IOC provisionally lifts ban on Russian Olympic Committee ahead of 2028 LA Games

The International Olympic Committee has provisionally lifted its ban on the Russian Olympic Committee, a significant step ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Games. Russian athletes had previously been required to compete under neutral status in international competitions following sanctions related to the conflict in Ukraine. The provisional reinstatement suggests Russia could potentially participate under its own flag at the LA 2028 Olympics, though full reinstatement conditions have not yet been fully detailed.