IOC lifts Olympic ban on Belarus but Russia 'still suspended'

The IOC on Thursday lifted its ban on Belarusian athletes competing in the Olympics, although restrictions on Russian athletes remain in place...

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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has lifted its ban on Belarusian athletes competing in the Olympics, but restrictions on Russian athletes remain. This decision acknowledges that athletes' participation should not be limited by their governments' actions.

Belarusian athletes, including teams, are no longer subject to recommended restrictions.
Russian athletes will continue to compete only as neutrals, individually, and if they haven't supported the conflict.
The ROC remains suspended for incorporating sports organizations from occupied Ukrainian regions, and new doping concerns have emerged regarding Russia.

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