IOC Supports Belarus’s Sports Return but Keeps Russia Sanctions

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•The IOC has backed Belarus’s reintegration into international sports as of May 2026.
•The IOC has withheld support for Russia’s return to international sports citing doping issues.
•World Athletics has refused to accept the IOC’s recommendation to lift sanctions on Belarus.
•Sanctions on Russia remain in place due to unresolved doping concerns.

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▸If World Athletics reverses its decision and accepts the IOC’s recommendation Belarusian athletes could compete internationally without restrictions, impacting competition lineups and national sports programs.

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REGIONALMeduza (EN)IOC backs Belarus’s return to international sport but withholds recommendation for Russia’s return over doping concerns, sources say REGIONALUkrainska Pravda (EN)World Athletics rejects IOC recommendation to lift sanctions on Belarus

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has endorsed Belarus’s return to international sports competitions but has not recommended lifting sanctions on Russia due to ongoing doping concerns. This decision affects the participation of athletes from both countries in global sporting events and reflects continuing scrutiny over doping violations. Meanwhile, World Athletics has rejected the IOC's recommendation to lift sanctions on Belarus, maintaining restrictions on Belarusian athletes.

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