“The IOC Executive Board will continue to closely monitor the situation related to any ROC activities in these territories and reserves the right to take any further action if deemed necessary.”,

— it is noted in the press release of the organization.

The IOC Executive Committee also reversed its decision of March 28, 2023, with recommendations on the participation of Russian athletes in neutral status and a ban on team sports. All checks on the neutrality of Russian athletes have been canceled. The IOC has lifted its ban on holding international competitions in Russia.