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IOC opens the door for Russia's return to competition despite ongoing war

NPR | By Brian Mann,

Michel Martin

Published July 8, 2026 at 4:52 AM EDT

The IOC is moving to clear the way for Russian athletes to compete in Olympic events, including the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles, even as Moscow's deadly missile and drone strikes pound Ukraine.

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Brian Mann is NPR's first national addiction correspondent. He also covers breaking news in the U.S. and around the world.

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Michel Martin is the weekend host of All Things Considered, where she draws on her deep reporting and interviewing experience to dig in to the week's news. Outside the studio, she has also hosted "Michel Martin: Going There," an ambitious live event series in collaboration with Member Stations.

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