IOC lifts ban on Belarusian athletes and symbols in time for 2028 Olympics (opens in new tab)

Belarus is no longer a country banned by the International Olympic Committee, which lifted on Thursday all restrictions on Belarusian athletes, clearing the way for their return to international competitions, including qualifiers ​for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. Belarusian athletes will be allowed to represent their countries and national federations, unlike before, where they were only allowed as neutral athletes in Paris 2024, therefore limiting them to individual sports. IOC banned all ...