Russian Athletes Could Compete at LA 2028 Olympics
No decision has yet been taken on whether Russia can display its flag, colours, and anthem at the Olympic Games.
Russian athletes could be allowed to compete at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) provisionally lifted their suspension.
The IOC suspended the Russian Olympic Committee in 2023 in response to the war in Ukraine.
It states that the ban is "no longer applicable" and athletes from Russia can compete again as long as they "meet relevant anti-doping requirements."
Some Russian athletes competed at both the 2024 Paris Games and this year's Winter Olympics in Milan as neutrals.
Russia welcomed the decision, emphasizing that the Games must be "free from politics."
"The IOC is sending a clear signal: the Olympic movement must remain free from politics," Russian sports minister Mikhail Degtyarev said on Telegram, adding that Russia planned to participate in qualifiers for the 2028 Olympics.
