IOC lifts Russia ban, drawing backlash from Ukraine and EU
TL;DR
The International Olympic Committee decided to lift its suspension on Russian participation, allowing athletes to return to international competition, a move that Kyiv, EU officials, and European lawmakers say rewards aggression and undermines sanctions. They have called for reversing the decision, while FIFA and other bodies consider similar steps. Russia hailed the move as a return to the Olympic family, and the piece notes a broader pattern of sports organizations quietly restoring ties with Moscow, including the Paralympics’ earlier reinstatement amid ongoing war.
- As Russia continues bombing Ukraine, international sports organizations embrace Moscow The Kyiv Independent
- Wimbledon semifinalist Marta Kostyuk slams IOC decision on Russia ESPN
- IOC provisionally lifts nearly 3-year-old ban on Russian Olympic Committee amid qualification for 2028 Los Angeles Games Yahoo Sports
- Lawmakers pan IOC for loosening restrictions on Russians at Olympics Politico
- Uefa countries could block Russia returning to football in potential new clash with Fifa The Guardian
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