Bombshell: The IOC lifts the sanction on Russia and Russian tennis players will be able to participate in the 2028 Olympic Games

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The world of tennis and sports in general will undergo an important change in preparation for the 2028 Olympic Games. The IOC has just announced that it is lifting the ban on Russia, which means that both ATP and WTA players as well as the rest of the Russian athletes could compete under the country's name in Los Angeles in two years.

However, this announcement comes with several nuances. Firstly, this does not imply that competitions will be hosted in Russia from now on, as the IOC has left this decision to each International Federation, which can choose to invite representatives from the Russian Government or State, or allow the display of the Russian flag, anthem, colors, or other symbols. It is not a complete forgiveness but rather a way to bring positions closer together.

IOC lifts ban on Russia, with nuances

In fact, the IOC itself will not organize events in Russia nor invite Russian authorities to its events, and the selection of Russian athletes will be influenced by the example they set for society and the values they promote, meaning not just anyone can participate in the world's most important competitions. Additionally, all selected athletes will undergo a strict anti-doping program. This means that players like Daniil Medvedev, Andrey Rublev, or Mirra Andreeva could be in Los Angeles.

This ban was due to the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, so this decision will have repercussions in the coming weeks. It is important to note that Ukrainian tennis players refuse to greet Russian and Belarusian players after matches, and several have spoken out in numerous press conferences against the attitude of these players. Therefore, the circuit is expected to heat up in the coming days following this initiative.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Bombazo: El COI levanta la sanción a Rusia y los tenistas rusos podrán jugar los Juegos Olímpicos 2028