The International Olympic Committee has signaled a shift in policy, supporting the return of Belarusian athletes to international competition with their national identity.

<img alt="Olympic champion Ivan Litvinovichm of Belarus is pictured showing off his gold medal after competing as a neutral athlete in trampoline on August 2, 2024 in Paris, France." height="349" src="https://i.cbc.ca/ais/6a16f70d-c838-4c95-8b7f-75ce6af4f194,1778175231063/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%2820%2C0%2C1139%2C640%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29" title="Ivan Litvinovich was among 32 neutral athletes who competed at the 2024 Olympics in Paris, combining to win five medals, including L...