International Olympic Committee allows Russian athletes to compete in team sports and qualifiers for Los Angeles 2028 without national symbols

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The International Olympic Committee has lifted restrictions on Russian athletes, allowing them to compete in team sports and Olympic qualifiers for Los Angeles 2028 without national symbols. This reintegration, recommended to international federations, includes strict anti-doping monitoring due to global skepticism. Individual Russian athletes must undergo multiple tests before returning to international competition. Russia has faced Olympic restrictions since 2016 due to doping scandals and the invasion of Ukraine, competing under neutral flags in recent Games.


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