In a historic shift, IOC President Kirsty Coventry has introduced the top of all restrictions on Belarusian athletes. After 4 years of competing as neutrals, Belarusians can now take part below their nationwide flag and anthem. Nevertheless, the Russian Olympic Committee stays suspended because the Authorized Affairs Fee continues its evaluate and WADA investigates new doping allegations. We break down why the IOC is splitting the 2 nations and what this implies for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic qualifiers beginning this summer time
