Russia can’t use its name and flag at the next 2 Olympics
4 years ago

Russia can’t use its name and flag at the next 2 Olympics

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Russia will not be able to use its name, flag and anthem at the next two Olympics or at any world championships for the next two years after a ruling Thursday by the Court of Arbitration for Sport. The Lausanne-based court halved the four-year ban proposed last year by the World Anti-Doping Agency in a landmark case that accused Russia of state-ordered tampering of a testing laboratory database in Moscow. In a brief extract in the court’s statement, the judges said their decision to impose punishments less severe than WADA wanted “should not, however, be read as any validation of the conduct of Rusada or the Russian authorities.” The ruling does allow Russian government officials, including President Vladimir Putin, to attend major sporting events if invited by the host nation’s head of state. WADA investigators went to Moscow two years ago to collect the database and begin verifying evidence that would help sports governing bodies prosecute suspected doping violations dating back several years. Last year, the International Olympic Committee described the database tampering as “flagrant manipulation” and “an insult to the sporting movement.” On Thursday, the IOC merely noted the verdict, adding it would consult sports governing bodies and the International Paralympic Committee “with a view to having a consistent approach in the implementation of the award.” ___ More AP sports: https://apnews.com/apf-sports and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports

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Russian skaters allowed to compete as neutrals at Winter Olympics 2026
3 weeks ago

Russian skaters allowed to compete as neutrals at Winter Olympics 2026

The Hindu  

Russians will be able to qualify for the ice skating competition at the 2026 Winter Olympics as neutral athletes, the sport’s governing body said on Friday. The International Skating Union announced “a pathway to allow a limited number of individual neutral athletes to participate under strict conditions in designated Olympic qualifying events for the 2025/26 season”. “Recognising that competing in …

How many Russian athletes will take part in Paris 2024 Olympics?
6 months ago

How many Russian athletes will take part in Paris 2024 Olympics?

The Hindu  

Only 16 Russians and 17 Belarusians have accepted invitations to compete under a neutral banner at the Paris Olympics, according to a latest count on Tuesday. The four Russian judokas invited declined en masse, as did the wrestlers - even though the IOC still lists Shamil Mamedov as coming to Paris - after their federations denounced the “non-sporting principle of …

IOC gives 14 Russians, 11 Belarusians neutral status for Paris Olympics in first round of decisions
6 months, 3 weeks ago

IOC gives 14 Russians, 11 Belarusians neutral status for Paris Olympics in first round of decisions

Hindustan Times  

The IOC approved 14 athletes from Russia and 11 Belarusians with neutral status to compete at the Paris Olympics in a first list from some sports published Saturday. The Olympic rings are set up at Trocadero plaza that overlooks the Eiffel Tower in Paris Five sports — though not tennis, swimming or judo — were assessed by an International Olympic …

IOC gives 14 Russians, 11 Belarusians neutral status for Paris Olympics in first round of decisions
6 months, 3 weeks ago

IOC gives 14 Russians, 11 Belarusians neutral status for Paris Olympics in first round of decisions

Associated Press  

The IOC approved 14 athletes from Russia and 11 Belarusians with neutral status to compete at the Paris Olympics in a first list from some sports published Saturday. Five sports — though not tennis, swimming or judo — were assessed by an International Olympic Committee panel judging if athletes had expressed support for the Russian invasion of Ukraine or had …

Russian, Belarusian athletes will not take part in Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony: IOC
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Russian, Belarusian athletes will not take part in Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony: IOC

The Hindu  

Olympic chiefs announced Tuesday that Russian and Belarusian athletes competing in this summer’s Paris Games under a neutral flag will not be able to take part in the opening ceremony. Individual Neutral Athletes from either country “will not participate in the parade of delegations and teams during the opening ceremony since they are individual athletes”, IOC director James Macleod said …

What happens to Olympic medals now that Russian skater Valieva has been sanctioned for doping?
11 months, 1 week ago

What happens to Olympic medals now that Russian skater Valieva has been sanctioned for doping?

The Independent  

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Putin questions Olympic rules for neutral Russian athletes at Paris Games
1 year ago

Putin questions Olympic rules for neutral Russian athletes at Paris Games

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin questioned the International Olympic Committee rules mandating Russian athletes compete at the Paris Olympics as neutrals. “I’ve always said that athletes train for years and that they need to be given the opportunity to compete at the largest competitions, including the Olympic Games,” Putin said. And therefore in principle I supported our athletes going …

IOC’s stance on Russia could ‘bury Olympic movement’, Putin says
1 year ago

IOC’s stance on Russia could ‘bury Olympic movement’, Putin says

Al Jazeera  

Putin remains tight-lipped on Russian athletes’ participation in the 2024 Olympics under the conditions imposed by the IOC. Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused the International Olympic Committee of trying to bury the Olympic movement by imposing rules on Russian athletes for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. “They have been training for years … and that’s why I supported …

IOC confirms Russian athletes can compete at Paris Olympics with approved neutral status
1 year, 1 month ago

IOC confirms Russian athletes can compete at Paris Olympics with approved neutral status

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Some Russian athletes will be allowed to compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics, the IOC said Friday, in a decision that removed the option of a blanket ban due to the invasion of Ukraine. The International Olympic Committee decision confirmed moves it started one year ago to reintegrate Russia and its military ally Belarus into global sports, and …

Russians, Belarusians to compete as ‘neutrals’ at 2024 Paris Olympics: IOC
1 year, 1 month ago

Russians, Belarusians to compete as ‘neutrals’ at 2024 Paris Olympics: IOC

Al Jazeera  

The athletes had initially been banned from competing internationally following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The International Olympic Committee has given the green light to the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes in the games next year as neutrals, drawing the ire of Ukrainian officials. Russian and Belarusian athletes who qualify in their sport for the Paris 2024 Olympics will be …

Sports bodies ask IOC to allow Russian, Belarusian athletes at Olympics
1 year, 1 month ago

Sports bodies ask IOC to allow Russian, Belarusian athletes at Olympics

Al Jazeera  

Athletes from both countries have faced sanctions in multiple sports but may be allowed to compete at the Paris 2024 Games under a neutral flag. Representatives of international sports federations and national Olympic committees have called for Russian and Belarusian athletes to be admitted under a neutral flag for the 2024 Games in Paris “as soon as possible”. The International …

IOC rejects Putin’s ‘ethnic discrimination’ claims
1 year, 2 months ago

IOC rejects Putin’s ‘ethnic discrimination’ claims

The Hindu  

The International Olympic Committee on Friday firmly rejected Russian President Vladimir Putin’s allegation that it was using “ethnic discrimination” against Russian and Belarusian athletes ahead of the 2024 Paris Games. Putin on Thursday slammed the IOC for potentially using the Games “as an instrument of political pressure towards those people who have nothing to do with politics.” RELATED | Putin …

Putin accuses IOC of using Olympics for politics and racism after Russia is banned from the Games
1 year, 2 months ago

Putin accuses IOC of using Olympics for politics and racism after Russia is banned from the Games

The Hindu  

President Vladimir Putin on Thursday lashed out at the International Olympic Committee for effectively suspending Russia from the Olympic movement, accusing it of using the Games as a tool of politics and racism. “Thanks to some of the leaders of the modern International Olympic Committee, we learned that an invitation to the Games is not an unconditional right of the …

Russian athletes won't be barred from the Paris Olympics despite their country's suspension
1 year, 2 months ago

Russian athletes won't be barred from the Paris Olympics despite their country's suspension

The Independent  

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There can be no Russian flag at Paris 2024, says French President Emmanuel Macron
1 year, 4 months ago

There can be no Russian flag at Paris 2024, says French President Emmanuel Macron

The Hindu  

French President Emmanuel Macron said no Russian flag should fly at next year’s Paris Olympics, with Russian athletes’ participation an issue for the International Olympic Committee to decide. Ukraine has threatened a boycott of the Games though it may drop that if athletes from war allies Russia and Belarus compete under a neutral flag rather than national colours. Because Russia, …

Ukraine eases its sports boycott policy to compete against some Russians ahead of Olympics
1 year, 5 months ago

Ukraine eases its sports boycott policy to compete against some Russians ahead of Olympics

The Hindu  

More Ukrainian athletes could be competing against Russian opponents in Olympic qualifying events after a change in policy. Ukraine’s government signaled it will no longer bar its athletes from competing against Russians who are taking part in sporting events as “neutral athletes,” a significant easing of its boycott policy a year before the Paris Olympics. The IOC favors allowing Russians …

Russians can qualify for Olympic spots in some sports. That doesn’t mean they’ll be allowed in Paris
1 year, 5 months ago

Russians can qualify for Olympic spots in some sports. That doesn’t mean they’ll be allowed in Paris

Associated Press  

DUESSELDORF, Germany — A year before the Paris Olympics, and nearly a year-and-a-half since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, officials governing many of the sports on the 2024 program are still split on how to treat Russian athletes. Most of the sports which have allowed Russians to return also followed IOC advice on its preferred name — “individual neutral athletes” — …

Czechs ban all Russian athletes from local competitions
1 year, 6 months ago

Czechs ban all Russian athletes from local competitions

The Hindu  

The Czech government said late on Wednesday it had banned all athletes representing Russia from taking part in local competitions as the Russian invasion of Ukraine continued. The government said it banned “the participation of individual athletes and sports teams representing the Russian Federation in sports competitions and games organised on Czech soil”. The Czech Olympic Committee said earlier this …

UK and France demand ban on Russia, Belarus state-funded athletes
1 year, 8 months ago

UK and France demand ban on Russia, Belarus state-funded athletes

Al Jazeera  

British and French sports ministers challenge IOC’s plan to allow Russians and Belarusians to compete as neutrals. The United Kingdom and France’s sports ministers have insisted that Russian and Belarusian athletes must never compete as neutrals as recommended by the International Olympic Committee because they could still be funded by their governments. The IOC sanctioned Russia and Belarus after Moscow …

IOC opposes Ukraine sanctions on sport governing bodies
1 year, 9 months ago

IOC opposes Ukraine sanctions on sport governing bodies

The Hindu  

The International Olympic Committee said on Wednesday that it would oppose a move by the Ukrainian government to strip national sports governing bodies of their national status if their athletes compete against Russians or Belarusians. The IOC sanctioned Russia and Belarus after Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 but last week said it recommended allowing Russian and Belarusian athletes …

Ukraine looks to block athletes from competing with Russians
1 year, 9 months ago

Ukraine looks to block athletes from competing with Russians

The Hindu  

The Ukrainian government is looking to block its athletes from sports competitions, particularly qualifying events for next year’s Paris Olympics, which readmit Russian athletes. The International Olympic Committee recommended on Tuesday that sports federations allow Russians and Belarusians to compete as neutral athletes without national symbols. There was no clarification on how Ukraine’s approach might affect tennis, where individual Russians …

Ukraine looks to block athletes from competing with Russians
1 year, 9 months ago

Ukraine looks to block athletes from competing with Russians

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — The Ukrainian government is looking to block its athletes from sports competitions, particularly qualifying events for next year’s Paris Olympics, which readmit Russian athletes. The International Olympic Committee recommended Tuesday that sports federations allow Russians and Belarusians to compete as neutral athletes without national symbols. There was no clarification on how Ukraine’s approach might affect tennis, where …

Ukraine says athletes not allowed to compete against Russians in Paris Olympics qualifiers
1 year, 9 months ago

Ukraine says athletes not allowed to compete against Russians in Paris Olympics qualifiers

ABC  

Ukrainian athletes will not be allowed to take part in qualifying events for the 2024 Paris Olympics if they have to compete against Russians, the country's government has said. Key points: The IOC issued recommendations for the gradual return to international competition for Russian and Belarusian athletes as neutrals Athletes from the two countries have been banned from most elite …

IOC details advice to let Russia, Belarus athletes return
1 year, 9 months ago

IOC details advice to let Russia, Belarus athletes return

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Some Russian athletes can soon return to international sports, although their status for next year’s Paris Olympics is still up in the air. “There is definitely discrimination in this,” veteran Russian gymnastics coach Valentina Rodionenko said in comments reported by RIA Novosti, adding that with “conditions like these, they understand very well that Russia itself will not agree …

Russia’s sports exile persists 1 year after invading Ukraine
1 year, 10 months ago

Russia’s sports exile persists 1 year after invading Ukraine

Associated Press  

One year after the invasion of Ukraine began, Russia’s reintegration into the world of sports threatens to create the biggest rift in the Olympic movement since the Cold War. Save Europe!” A year later, one of the biggest obstacles to a Russian return to sports is Ukraine’s insistence it could boycott rather than risk handing its enemy a propaganda success …

World Athletics will address Russian doping before Ukraine - Sebastian Coe
1 year, 10 months ago

World Athletics will address Russian doping before Ukraine - Sebastian Coe

The Hindu  

World Athletics will look at the issue of Russian athletes competing while the Ukraine war continues only after it has been decided whether the country has cleaned up its act on doping sufficiently to be reinstated, Sebastian Coe said on Friday. World Athletics President Coe said doping would still take precedence when the governing council meets next month to decide …

Six more Russians cleared as neutrals by World Athletics but war ban keeps them out
1 year, 11 months ago

Six more Russians cleared as neutrals by World Athletics but war ban keeps them out

The Hindu  

Six more Russians have been cleared by World Athletics to compete internationally as neutral athletes but they remain frozen out as their country is still banned from the sport following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine a year ago. The Russian Athletics Federation has been suspended since 2015 as a result of widespread doping and a state- Nikita Anishchenkov, Artem Chermoshanskiy, Maksim …

Column: IOC talks tough on Russia — until Paris on horizon
1 year, 11 months ago

Column: IOC talks tough on Russia — until Paris on horizon

Associated Press  

The IOC likes to talk tough — as long as it’s not heading into an Olympic year. All their flags are stained in blood.” For once, just once, we’d love to see the International Olympic Committee do the right thing: Make it clear that the Russians — and their accomplices from Belarus — will not be allowed to compete on …

US backs Russians, Belarusians competing as neutrals in 2024 Paris Olympics
1 year, 11 months ago

US backs Russians, Belarusians competing as neutrals in 2024 Paris Olympics

Firstpost  

Washington: The United States backs moves to allow athletes from Russia and Belarus to take part at the 2024 Olympics as neutral athletes provided they are prevented from displaying their national flags or emblems, the White House said Thursday. “The United States has supported suspending Russia and Belarus’ sport national governing bodies from international sports federations,” Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre …

IOC flags pathway to Olympic return for Russian, Belarusian athletes despite Ukrainian protests
1 year, 11 months ago

IOC flags pathway to Olympic return for Russian, Belarusian athletes despite Ukrainian protests

ABC  

The International Olympic Committee has made clear it wants Russians and Belarusians to compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics as neutral athletes, in defiance of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's call to exclude them entirely. Key points: The IOC said competitors from Russia and its ally Belarus could compete as neutral athletes A statement attributed to Ukrainian athletes accused the IOC …

IOC seeks pathway to let Russians compete at Paris Olympics
1 year, 11 months ago

IOC seeks pathway to let Russians compete at Paris Olympics

Associated Press  

GENEVA — The IOC made clear Wednesday it wants Russians to compete at the 2024 Paris Olympics as neutral athletes, in defiance of Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s call to exclude them entirely. “A pathway for athletes’ participation in competition under strict conditions should therefore be further explored,” the IOC said in a statement published after an executive board meeting. Russia …

Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy wants 'complete isolation' for Russia not Olympic return
2 years ago

Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy wants 'complete isolation' for Russia not Olympic return

Firstpost  

Russia and Belarus have been isolated from international sport ever since Moscow launched its invasion of Ukraine in February. Paris: Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday Russian athletes should face “complete isolation” and not be welcomed back at the 2024 Olympic Games. Zelensky told International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach that he strongly opposed moves by the US Olympic and …

Russian athletes could compete in Asian events, IOC says
2 years, 1 month ago

Russian athletes could compete in Asian events, IOC says

The Hindu  

The International Olympic Committee said on Friday it will examine a proposal for athletes from Russia and its ally Belarus to resume competing in international sports events in Asia. The Olympic Summit, a conference hosted by the IOC, agreed on Friday that it will “lead the further exploration” of an initiative from the Olympic Council of Asia to allow Russia …

2012 Olympic finalist banned using evidence from Russian lab
2 years, 4 months ago

2012 Olympic finalist banned using evidence from Russian lab

Firstpost  

Irina Tarasova was banned for two years and disqualified from all her shot put results between July 2012 and July 2016, the Athletics Integrity Unit said. Monaco: A Russian shot putter, who reached the 2012 Olympic final, was banned on Thursday based on 10-year-old evidence of state-backed doping that had long been hidden in a Moscow laboratory database. WADA asked …

Russia eyes 2024 Paris Olympics despite sports bans
2 years, 5 months ago

Russia eyes 2024 Paris Olympics despite sports bans

Associated Press  

PARIS — With two years to go until the Paris Olympics open, Russia is making plans for its athletes to live and compete in the French capital even though many remain barred from upcoming qualification events because of the war in Ukraine. Russian Olympic Committee president Stanislav Pozdnyakov wrote on the Telegram messaging app Tuesday that the country was working …

West Urges Russia Removal From Sport Governing Boards
2 years, 6 months ago

West Urges Russia Removal From Sport Governing Boards

News 18  

Western powers on Tuesday called for international sport federations to remove state-affiliated Russians and Belarusians over the Ukraine invasion, after leading events already banned their athletes. In a joint statement, 35 nations from the West plus Japan and South Korea reiterated a March 8 call for no international sporting events to take place in Russia or Belarus and for their …

Russian canoeists banned for being in state doping program
2 years, 7 months ago

Russian canoeists banned for being in state doping program

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Three Russian canoeists including a gold medalist at the 2012 London Olympics were banned on Friday for being part of the state-backed doping program eight years ago. The Court of Arbitration for Sport said in a statement from Lausanne, Switzerland that its judges upheld appeals filed by the World Anti-Doping Agency after the International Canoe Federation refused to …

Russians out of track worlds barring unexpected end to war
2 years, 7 months ago

Russians out of track worlds barring unexpected end to war

Associated Press  

Barring a sudden, unexpected end to the war in Ukraine, athletes from Russia and Belarus will be banned from next month’s track and field world championships, which marks the largest international sports event since the end of the Winter Olympics and Paralympics. Asked about the status of the Russians for the July 12-25 world championships in Eugene, Oregon, World Athletics …

World chess body FIDE suspends Russia and Belarus from its official events
2 years, 9 months ago

World chess body FIDE suspends Russia and Belarus from its official events

Firstpost  

FIDE, however, said in individual tournaments of the World Championship cycle, players from these two countries can participate under the world body’s flag. Lausanne: World chess governing body FIDE on Wednesday suspended Russia and Belarus from all its tournaments until further notice due to the invasion of Ukraine, jeopardising the two countries’ participation in the 44th Chess Olympiad in India …

Banned Russian athletes to leave Beijing after deciding against appeal
2 years, 10 months ago

Banned Russian athletes to leave Beijing after deciding against appeal

The Hindu  

Russia's contingent at the 2022 Paralympic Winter Games in Beijing plans to leave China after being banned from participating because of the country's invasion of Ukraine, the Russian Paralympic Committee said on Friday. RELATED| Russian and Belarusian athletes were barred from the Winter Paralympics by the International Paralympic Committee on Thursday after initially being allowed to compete as neutrals. Russian …

A glance at reaction of sports to Russian invasion
2 years, 10 months ago

A glance at reaction of sports to Russian invasion

Associated Press  

ARCHERY World Archery banned Russia and Belarus athletes and officials. FENCING International Fencing Federation banned Russia and Belarus athletes and officials; all events in Russia and Belarus canceled or to be relocated. SKATING Russia and Belarus banned from International Skating Union events, including world speed skating championships in Norway this week and world figure skating championships in France this month. …

Russian, Belarusian athletes banned from Winter Paralympics
2 years, 10 months ago

Russian, Belarusian athletes banned from Winter Paralympics

Firstpost  

The International Paralympic Committee had just a day earlier said athletes from the two countries would be allowed to compete as “neutrals” in the Games, which start on Friday. Russian and Belarusian athletes were on Thursday banned from the Beijing Winter Paralympics over the war in Ukraine, with organisers bowing to international pressure and threats of a boycott. Multiple Paralympics …

Russian, Belarusian athletes out of Winter Paralympics in stunning about-face
2 years, 10 months ago

Russian, Belarusian athletes out of Winter Paralympics in stunning about-face

The Hindu  

In a stunning reversal, Russian and Belarusian athletes have been banned from the Winter Paralympic Games for their countries’ roles in the war in Ukraine, the International Paralympic Committee said on Thursday in Beijing. The about-face comes less than 24 hours after the IPC on Wednesday announced it would allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete when the Games open …

Decision to allow Russian athletes at Winter Paralympics draws backlash
2 years, 10 months ago

Decision to allow Russian athletes at Winter Paralympics draws backlash

Firstpost  

Russian athletes were cleared Wednesday to compete at the Paralympics under the shadow of Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, but the decision by the organisers was met with an immediate backlash. The International Paralympic Committee held a meeting and posted a brief statement saying athletes from Russia as well as Belarus, which hosted troops for the invasion, would be allowed to …

Russians face more sports sanctions, but not at Paralympics
2 years, 10 months ago

Russians face more sports sanctions, but not at Paralympics

The Independent  

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Russian and Belarusian athletes can compete as neutrals at Beijing Winter Games
2 years, 10 months ago

Russian and Belarusian athletes can compete as neutrals at Beijing Winter Games

The Hindu  

Russian and Belarusian athletes can compete as neutrals at the Winter Paralympics in Beijing, the International Paralympic Committee said on Wednesday, despite calls to ban them following Russia's invasion of Ukraine for which Belarus has been a key staging area. The International Olympic Committee this week recommended that sports federations suspend teams and athletes from the two countries but added …

Ice skating, athletics latest to bar Russian, Belarusian athletes; tennis players allowed to compete individually
2 years, 10 months ago

Ice skating, athletics latest to bar Russian, Belarusian athletes; tennis players allowed to compete individually

Firstpost  

Russian and Belarusian tennis players will be allowed to continue competing on the WTA and ATP Tours and in Grand Slam tournaments, but their teams were suspended from the Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup. Hours later, FIFA kicked Russia out of the 2022 World Cup as football’s global governing body and UEFA joined forces to expel Russian national …

Russia excluded from more sports as sanctions mount
2 years, 10 months ago

Russia excluded from more sports as sanctions mount

Associated Press  

GENEVA — More and more sports are following the appeal of the International Olympic Committee and banning Russian athletes from competing in the wake of the country’s invasion of Ukraine. Russia was barred from competing in international ice skating, skiing, basketball, track and some tennis events Tuesday, a day after being kicked out of soccer competitions and hockey — Vladimir …

World Athletics bans Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials as the sporting world responds to IOC recommendations
2 years, 10 months ago

World Athletics bans Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials as the sporting world responds to IOC recommendations

ABC  

World Athletics has banned Russian and Belarusian athletes and officials from all events for the foreseeable future, joining the list of sporting bodies sanctioning athletes from the two countries in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. A range of sports have taken action — banning athletes, officials and teams or forcing them to compete as neutrals World Athletics president Sebastian …

Kicked out: On suspension of Russian sports team
2 years, 10 months ago

Kicked out: On suspension of Russian sports team

The Hindu  

World football’s governing body FIFA ejecting all Russian teams, national representatives or club sides, from its competitions until further notice is the most severe of sporting sanctions imposed in the backdrop of the Russia-Ukraine crisis. Russian teams — not Russian athletes — were already serving a two-year ban from global competitions for the doping scandal first reported at the 2014 …

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