IOC Restores Russian Olympic Committee — US Lawmakers Furious

The International Olympic Committee voted this week to temporarily restore the Russian Olympic Committee's participation in competition, despite Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine. US lawmakers sharply criticised the move, calling it "disappointing." The backlash from American legislators could have implications for the IOC's funding and standing.

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