Olympic body for Russia; current role and status in international sport
The Rotterdam World Artistic Gymnastics Championships, opening 17-25 October, serve as the first team qualifier for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Russian gymnasts Angelina Melnikova, Viktoria Listunova and Anna Kalmykova have reportedly been refused Dutch visas, sparking claims of discrimination and prompting Russia to seek appeals, while the IOC and World Gymnastics note most Russians will have opportunities to qualify later.
The International Olympic Committee has provisionally lifted the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee, paving the way for Russian athletes to compete again under IOC oversight. Several sports federations have begun readmitting Russian and Belarusian competitors, often allowing faction flags and uniforms, while Ukraine challenges the move at CAS.