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Russia Back in Olympics? IOC Moves Forward | Tucson News
The IOC is moving to reinstate Russian athletes for the 2028 LA Games, lifting its suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee and urging federations to stop vetting Russian competitors as neutrals—despite fierce backlash from Ukraine, which questions the timing amid ongoing war. While the IOC insists athletes shouldn’t be punished for their government’s actions, citing its own Olympic past, not all sports agree—FIFA still bans Russian teams, and visa hurdles remain. Strict anti-doping measures will be enforced, and the fate of Russia’s flag and anthem is still undecided, though the IOC…
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