IOC Lifts Russian Olympic Suspension for 2028 Los Angeles Games

The Shift from Neutral Status to Provisional Clearance

The International Olympic Committee provisionally lifted the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee on July 7, 2026, allowing Russian athletes to qualify for the 2028 Los Angeles Games. According to the Orange County Register, the IOC advised sports bodies to end the three-year vetting program for neutral status. The Shift from Neutral Status to Provisional … Read more