Russia could compete at LA 2028 Olympics
Summary
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has lifted the suspension on Russia's Olympic Committee and may allow Russian athletes to compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics if they follow anti-doping rules. No final decision has been made about whether Russia can use its flag, colors, or anthem at the Games.Key Facts
- The IOC suspended Russia's Olympic Committee in 2023 due to the war in Ukraine.
- The suspension is now considered "no longer applicable," so Russian athletes can compete again if they pass doping tests.
- The IOC has not decided if Russia can display its national symbols like the flag and anthem at the Olympics.
- The IOC will not hold events in Russia or invite Russian government officials to its events.
- Some Russian athletes competed as neutrals at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics and 2023 Milan Winter Olympics.
- Only 32 Russian and Belarusian athletes competed as neutrals at the 2024 Paris Games, winning five medals; Russia had over 300 athletes and 71 medals at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.
- Russia's sports minister said the decision shows the Olympic movement should stay free from politics and Russia plans to take part in qualifiers for 2028.
- The IOC still condemns Russia's invasion of Ukraine but believes athletes should not be punished for their government's actions.
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