00:01The International Olympic Committee has eased restrictions on Russian athletes
00:06ahead of the 2020 Games in Los Angeles.
00:09The committee said Russian athletes looking to return to international competition
00:14will now be able to compete as long as they meet relevant anti-doping requirements.
00:19In a statement, Ukraine's National Olympic Committee said it strongly disagrees with the decision,
00:25calling it premature and unjustified while Russia continues its full-scale invasion of the country.
00:32Russia's Olympic Committee has been suspended in 2023 amid Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
00:38But the IOC said that following a thorough analysis, it had determined that a ban was no longer applicable.
00:46A decision has yet to be made on whether Russia can display its flag or colors
00:50or play its anthem at the Olympic Games.
00:52The IOC did add that it would not organize events in Russia or invite Russian officials to its events.
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