International Olympic Committee supports lifting ban on Belarusian athletes in international sports

May 7, 2026 - 22:00
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International Olympic Committee supports lifting ban on Belarusian athletes in international sports
Olympic champion Ivan Litvinovichm of Belarus is pictured showing off his gold medal after competing as a neutral athlete in trampoline on August 2, 2024 in Paris, France.

In a political shift Thursday, the International Olympic Committee said athletes from Belarus should once again compete with their full national identity and not be vetted for neutral status, even as the war in Ukraine continues.