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— July 19, 2026

The IHF rejoins Russia

Russia is returning to competition. The Council of the International Handball Federation (IHF) has followed the latest recommendations of the IOC and decided to lift the ban on participation... Read more "

— July 14, 2026

ANOCA's "unconditional support" for the return of the ROC

The Association of African National Olympic Committees issued a statement following the provisional lifting of the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee. In it, they expressed "their unconditional support for..." Read more "

— July 14, 2026

The FIVB fully reinstates the Russians

The International Volleyball Federation is aligning itself with the IOC. It has announced the return of Russian athletes and technical officials to the international stage in all its disciplines. "This approach..." Read more "

— July 13, 2026

The CNOSF is concerned about the risk of manipulation

The IOC Executive Board announced the provisional lifting of the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee. The French National Olympic and Sports Committee (CNOSF) expressed some concern in a statement. While acknowledging... Read more "

— July 13, 2026

The IBU remains inflexible on Russian participation

The IOC's evolution changes nothing for the International Biathlon Union. The IBU, through its president Olle Dahlin, announced that Russian athletes will continue to remain... Read more "

— July 9, 2026

The OCA supports the IOC's decision

The barriers are gradually falling for Russian sport. The IOC has decided to no longer recommend special treatment for Russian athletes, and therefore to... Read more "

— July 8, 2026

The IOC temporarily lifts the suspension of the ROC

The IOC reopens its doors to Russia. Its executive board has provisionally lifted the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee. "A thorough analysis" was conducted... Read more "

— June 29, 2026

The Russians and Belarusians are returning

Russian and Belarusian weightlifters are back in the game. Two years before the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) has announced their return to all competitions... Read more "

— June 24, 2026

The Russian dossier is on the ISU's table.

A new Olympiad has begun, leading up to the 2030 Winter Games, and it will undoubtedly be dominated by the question of the participation of Russian (and Belarusian) athletes. The International Association of... Read more "

— June 23, 2026

The barriers have been lifted for the Belarusians.

The International Table Tennis Federation is aligning itself with the IOC's recommendations. The ITTF Executive Committee met online and decided to lift the restrictions... Read more "