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Sport7 May 2026Archive brief

International Olympic Committee lifts restrictions on Belarusian athletes participating in the Olympic Games from 2028

The International Olympic Committee lifts restrictions on Belarusian athletes participating in the Olympic Games from 2028, while Russian athletes remain limited to individual neutral participation because of the Russian Olympic Committee's suspension.

By Belfast Herald Sport2 min read

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The development was among the significant sport stories being followed from World. Contemporary coverage attributed the principal details to AFP via RFI on 7 May 2026.

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