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IOC Lifts Guidance Barring Belarusian Athletes, Keeps Russia Under Restrictions

International federations will set actual entry rules, with several keeping bans in place.

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IOC Reinstates Genetic Sex Test, Limiting Olympic Women’s Events to Biological Females

IOC Reaffirms Neutral-Only Status for Russians and Belarusians at 2026 Winter Games

IOC Endorses Youth Flags for Russia and Belarus, Keeps Senior Sanctions Intact

IOC Reaffirms Neutral Entry for Russian and Belarusian Athletes at Milano‑Cortina 2026

IOC Clears Russian and Belarusian Athletes for Milan-Cortina 2026 Under Neutral Status

USOPC Mandates Transgender Ban in Women’s Sports Under Trump Order

World Boxing to Require PCR Gender Tests for Women’s Competitions

World Boxing Orders Genetic Sex Tests, Excludes Khelif from Eindhoven Cup

Olympic Inclusion of Convicted Child Rapist Sparks Outrage