Russia could compete at LA 2028 Olympics

BBC HomepageSkip to contentAccessibility HelpYour accountHomeNewsSportEarthReelWorklifeTravelCultureFutureMusicTVWeatherSoundsMore menuMore menuSearch BBCHomeNewsSportEarthReelWorklifeTravelCultureFutureMusicTVWeatherSoundsClose menu BBC SportMenuHomeWorld CupFootballCricketFormula 1Rugby UTennisGolfCyclingAthleticsMoreA-Z SportsAmerican FootballAthleticsBasketballBoxingCricketCyclingDartsDisability SportFootballFormula 1Gaelic GamesGolfGymnasticsHorse RacingMixed Martial ArtsMotorsportNetballOlympic SportsRugby LeagueRugby UnionSnookerSwimmingTennisFull Sports A-ZMore from SportEnglandScotlandWalesNorthern IrelandNews FeedsHelp & FAQsOlympicsScheduleMedal tableMedal resultsDay-by-day guideVideoTeam GBGB medallistsOlympic sportsRussia could compete at LA 2028 OlympicsImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, 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 for their country at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles after the International Olympic Committee provisionally lifted their suspension. The IOC suspended the Russian Olympic Committee in 2023 in response to the war in Ukraine. But it says that ban is "no longer applicable", external and athletes from Russia can compete again as long as they "meet relevant anti-doping requirements". No decision has yet been taken on whether Russia can display its flag, colours and anthem at the Olympic ‌Games. The IOC said it will continue to "not organise IOC events in Russia or invite Russian government or state officials to its events". Some Russian athletes competed at both the 2024 Paris Games and this year's Winter Olympics in Milan as neutrals. Just 32 athletes from Russia and Belarus competed at the 2024 Paris Olympics as approved neutrals, and combined to win five medals. The Russian team had more than 300 athletes at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics and won 71 medals. Russia welcomed the IOC's decision, saying 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. The IOC says it still "strongly condemns" the Russian invasion of Ukraine but "recognises that an athlete's participation in international competition should not be limited by the involvement of their government in a war or conflict". In May, World Athletics rejected a recommendation by the IOC that a ban on Belarusian athletes and teams competing under the flag of their nation should be lifted. PreviousNext0:54'A ridiculous decision' says former Uefa chief executive 00:00:54, play video'A ridiculous decision' says former Uefa chief executive 0:24Before Cristiano, Portugal won nothing - Ronaldo. 00:00:24, play videoBefore Cristiano, Portugal won nothing - Ronaldo0:42'Ronaldo means so much' - fans react to his last World Cup game. 00:00:42, play video'Ronaldo means so much' - fans react to his last World Cup game1:19Hart 'forever grateful' for Celtic opportunity. 00:01:19, play videoHart 'forever grateful' for Celtic opportunity0:31How easy is it to interview Messi and Ronaldo at the World Cup? 00:00:31, play videoHow easy is it to interview Messi and Ronaldo at the World Cup?0:51Rooney heaps praise on Ronaldo's mentality. 00:00:51, play videoRooney heaps praise on Ronaldo's mentalityTop storiesLive. Alvarez starts alongside Messi as Argentina face Egypt La Liga chief critical of 'complicit silence' surrounding Fifa 'Overturn this' - Belgium taunt US and say Trump move fired them up Ronaldo's World Cup career ends in tears as 'pandering' Martinez departs Belgium make light work of US to set up quarter-final tie with Spain. VideoBelgium make light work of US to set up quarter-final tie with Spain A shambolic end for the American dream - did Balogun saga play a part? The man who invented a sport and played tennis with Willy Wonka 'Learn how to lose' - tempers flare in Wimbledon mixed doubles. Video'Learn how to lose' - tempers flare in Wimbledon mixed doubles Why European backlash over Trump intervention won't worry Infantino Fery 'stands tall and takes advantage' to continue dream Wimbledon run The personal story of a dad who took his autistic son to the British Grand Prix England into quarter-finals - what is their path to the final? Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.

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