sports
February 22, 2026
Times calls Russian participation in 2028 Olympic Games under national flag inevitable
Journalist Owen Slot said that the admission of Russian paralympians to the Games in Italy under the national flag and with the anthem was the first significant step towards the return of Russian athletes to the international sports family
TL;DR
- Russian athletes are expected to compete under the national flag at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
- This participation will include a flag-bearer and a presence on the medal table.
- Russia is anticipated to be fully represented in the unofficial team competition.
- The admission of Russian paralympians under their national flag is viewed as a key step towards this return.
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