IOC Lifts Ban On Belarus, Russia Remains Suspended

Leadership | 08-05-2026 06:20am |

The International Olympic Committee says a ban on Belarusian athletes and teams competing under the flag of their nation should be lifted but that the restrictions on Russia remain in place. The guidance was issued by the IOC executive board to international federations and international sports event organisers. Both countries were suspended from Olympic competition

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