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

BBC Sport · May 7, 2026, 3:11 PM · Also reported by 1 other source

Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.

The International Olympic Committee says a ban on Belarusian athletes and teams competing under the flag of their nation should be lifted but that the restrictions on Russia remain in place.

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