Update 3.30pm: Russia's Olympic suspension has been lifted with immediate effect by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The IOC executive board decided on February 25 that the Russian Olympic Committee would have its suspension lifted in this scenario. Original story (1.53pm): Russia claims their Olympic ban has been lifted by the IOCThe head of Russia's Olympic Committee claims their Olympic ban has been lifted. Russia's Olympic Committee chief Alexander Zhukov says Russia's membership has been reinstated. However, there's no official confirmation yet from the International Olympic Committee.

Source: Irish Examiner February 28, 2018 13:54 UTC