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Is Russia in the Olympics 2024 - 10 things to know with detail

• Russia will not be competing in the 2024 Olympics under its own name, flag, or anthem. This is due to a doping scandal that resulted in the country being banned from participating in major international sporting events for four years.
• Russian athletes who are able to prove they are clean and have not been involved in the doping scandal will be able to compete as neutral athletes under the Olympic flag.
• The Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) will still exist and will be responsible for selecting and supporting the neutral athletes who will be eligible to compete in the 2024 Olympics.
• The Russian flag and anthem will not be displayed or played at the opening or closing ceremonies, nor during medal ceremonies for any Russian athletes who are able to compete as neutrals.
• Despite the ban on Russia competing as a nation, individual athletes will still have the opportunity to participate in the Olympics as long as they meet the necessary criteria set by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
• The ban on Russia competing as a nation in the 2024 Olympics is a continuation of sanctions imposed following the discovery of a state-sponsored doping program that allowed Russian athletes to cheat in various international competitions.
• The decision to allow Russian athletes to compete as neutrals was made by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in December 2020, following an appeal by the ROC against the initial ban.
• Russian athletes who compete as neutrals will do so under the designation of "Russian Olympic Committee" (ROC), rather than representing Russia as a country.
• The ban on Russia competing as a nation in the 2024 Olympics is part of ongoing efforts to clean up the sport and ensure fair competition for all athletes.
• Despite the ban, Russian athletes who are able to compete as neutrals will still have the opportunity to showcase their skills and represent their country on the international stage.