The IOC ‘forgives’ Moscow, the Russian Olympic Committee readmitted to the Games

The Executive Committee of the International Olympic Committee (Cio) has temporarily revoked the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee (Roc) in force from 12 October 2023. He communicates it himself Cio explaining that the decision to temporarily lift the suspension of Roc was taken following an in-depth analysis by the Legal Affairs Commission of the Cioconsidering that it sport russo it no longer counts any among its members regional sports organization in the territories that fall within the jurisdiction of Ukrainian National Olympic Committee.

Furthermore, the note explains Cioil Russian Olympic Committee confirmed that it does not carry out, nor will it carry out in the future, any activity in these territories.

Russia will be at the Los Angeles 2028 Games

With the start of the qualification period for both the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games that for i Dolomiti Valtellina 2028 Youth Winter Olympic Gamesand the need to offer equal access to these competitions to all athletesthe government of Cio has decided that the recommended conditions of participation for International federationsin force from 28 February 2022 and from 28 March 2023 (total exclusion of Russian athletes from sport), with regards to athletes and the Russian teamsincluding protective measuresare no longer applicable.

ROC guarantees promotion of peace through sport

In accordance with the Olympic Charteril Russian Olympic Committee must ensure that the selection of Russian athletes per i Olympic Games is based not only on theirs sports performancebut also on their ability to act as reference models that respect, support and promote a peaceful society through sport. The Cio had already decided last May to no longer recommend restrictions on the participation of Belarusian athletes. The Russian athletes that fall within international competitions they must be part of a national anti-doping program (Rusada/Roc) and have been subjected to more anti-doping test. I

Organizers will decide on Russian anthem and flag

l Executive Committee of the International Olympic Committee supports that the decision to host events e sports competitions in Russiato invite government officials or Russian state competitions, or to allow the exhibition of flagdell’innoof the colors or any other Russian symbolit is at each individual’s discretion international federation e organizer of sporting events. At the moment the international federations who have readmitted the Russia con inno e flag they are those of judo, taekwondoof the water sports (dal I swim at the water polo/World Aquatics), Of rhythmic and artistic gymnastics, freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling e fencing.

IOC will not organize events in Russia

Il Cio he stated that he will not organize Olympic events in Russia nor will he invite government officials or Russian state officials at their events. The International Olympic Committee chaired by Kirsty Coventry reiterated that it will decide “at the appropriate time” regarding the exposure of the flagdell’innoof the colors or any other Russian symbol ai Olympic Games.

IOC in solidarity with Ukraine

Il Cio he recalled that he was “in solidarity with the Ukrainian Olympic community and that the Olympic Movement has supported since the beginning of the war and will continue to do so” adding, “we have established a Solidarity Fund for Ukraine so that athletes have the support they need to overcome the enormous challenges they continue to face.” The efforts are not alone financial aidbut also include the logistical support to allow the Ukrainian athletes to continue to participate in competitionsproviding, among other things, support for trips, training facilities, accommodation, equipment e divided.