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Russia could compete at LA 2028 Olympics
IOC provisionally lifts Russian Olympic Committee suspension, opening door for LA 2028 participation
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Summary
The IOC has provisionally lifted the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee, which was imposed in October 2022 following Russia's invasion of Ukraine and its recognition of regional Olympic councils in occupied Ukrainian territories. This move opens the door for possible Russian participation in the LA 2028 Olympics, though decisions on displaying the Russian flag, colors, or playing the national anthem remain unresolved.
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· 2 pulledThe IOC executive board lifted the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee but has not decided whether Russia may display its flag, colours, or have its anthem played at the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles.
The ROC had been suspended in October 2022 after Russia's invasion of Ukraine for recognising regional Olympic councils in Russian-occupied areas including Luhansk, Donetsk, Kherson, and Zaporizhia.
IOC provisionally lifted the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee, enabling possible reintegration before Los Angeles 2028 while flag and anthem use remains undecided.
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