Lubysheva L.I., Dr. Hab., Professor
The Russian University of Sport "GTSOLIFK," Moscow

Research Objective – to assess the prospects of Russian athletes' participation in the international Olympic movement, taking into account the transformational changes in the leadership of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Research Methods and Organization. The study aims to identify the priority areas of activity for the IOC and the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC), based on an analysis of the pre-election Manifesto of the IOC President (hereinafter referred to as the Manifesto) and the Strategy of the All-Russian Union of Public Associations "Olympic Committee of Russia" until 2028 (approved by the decision of the ROC Executive Committee on December 7, 2022 (Protocol No. 169)) (hereinafter referred to as the ROC Strategy-2028).
Research Results and Conclusions. The analysis of the ROC Strategy-2028 and the pre-election Manifesto of the IOC President has made it possible to evaluate the opportunities and prospects for Russian athletes' participation in the Olympic movement. Positive factors include the IOC's plans to maintain neutrality amid geopolitical tensions, support for athletes, and the ROC's efforts to strengthen Russia's international activities in Olympic sports. At the same time, uncertainty factors must be considered when taking measures to reintegrate Russia into the global sports community.

Keywords: International Olympic Committee, pre-election Manifesto of the IOC President, Russian Olympic Committee, ROC Strategy-2028.

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