Russian Olympic Committee Appeals IOC Suspension Over Ukraine Territory Violations to Court of Arbitration for Sport

Suspension denies Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) access to millions of dollars' worth of broadcasting and sponsorship revenue; appeal seeks reinstatement of all rights and privileges, as neutral Russian athletes still poised to compete in 2024 Paris Olympics.

The Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) is appealing to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) following a suspension by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) due to violations of Ukraine’s territorial integrity.
The IOC suspended the ROC for recognizing sports bodies in illegally annexed territories of Ukraine, such as Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk, and Zaporizhzhia. This move is said to violate the territorial integrity of Ukraine’s National Olympic Committee.
The suspension restricts the ROC's access to millions of dollars in revenue from broadcasting and sponsorship related to the Olympic Games. Russian officials are considering legal action to access the funds withheld due to the suspension and imposed economic sanctions.
Despite the suspension of the ROC, it's unclear whether the dispute will affect Russian athletes preparing for the 2024 Paris Olympics. The IOC previously stated that athletes could be invited to compete as 'neutral' individuals, circumventing the ROC.
The ROC is requesting that the suspension be lifted and that it be reinstated with all rights and privileges under the Olympic Charter. However, it's unknown how long the CAS will take to reach a decision on the appeal.