http://espn.go.com/olympics/story/_/id/17099712/world-anti-doping-agency-executive-board-calls-full-russian-ban-rio-olympics
Canadian law professor Richard McLaren has released a report detailing comprehensive cheating by Russia's athletic programs, including assistance from politicians and the FSB (formerly KGB).
WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency) is recommending a full ban of Russian athletes from international competitions, including the upcoming Rio Games.
WADA recommends full ban on Russian athletes
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https://www.wada-ama.org/en/media/news/2016-07/wada-statement-independent-investigation-confirms-russian-state-manipulation-of
Here is the statement from WADA
Here is the statement from WADA
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http://www.cbssports.com/olympics/news/russian-track-and-field-athletes-lose-appeal-hurting-olympic-chances/
Russia's Track & Field team lost the appeal to allow their athletes to participate.
This decision is likely to weigh heavily in the IOC's decision about the entire Russian contingent.
Russia's Track & Field team lost the appeal to allow their athletes to participate.
This decision is likely to weigh heavily in the IOC's decision about the entire Russian contingent.
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https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2016/jul/23/russia-olympic-judgment-rio-2016-doping
A decision is expected to come on Sunday.
"There’s no fair outcome for everyone, but the Russian flag should not be flown at the Rio Games.” - British IOC member, Adam Pingilly
A decision is expected to come on Sunday.
"There’s no fair outcome for everyone, but the Russian flag should not be flown at the Rio Games.” - British IOC member, Adam Pingilly
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http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/25/sports/olympics/rio-russia-ban-doping.html
The Russians avoided a blanket ban from competing in Rio; but the IOC is making all of them prove their innocence to individual sports federations if they want to be allowed to compete.
This may actually be more harsh than a blanket ban.
The Russians avoided a blanket ban from competing in Rio; but the IOC is making all of them prove their innocence to individual sports federations if they want to be allowed to compete.
This may actually be more harsh than a blanket ban.
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So far 37 more Russian athletes have been banned from the Games, joining the Track & Field team which saw every member banned with the exception of long jumper, Darya Klishina.
http://www.bbc.com/sport/olympics/36894519
This link has a chart of which sports have received bans, partial bans or clearances and those who are still waiting on a decision.
http://www.bbc.com/sport/olympics/36894519
This link has a chart of which sports have received bans, partial bans or clearances and those who are still waiting on a decision.
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Around 110 banned now. Gymnastics, Boxing & Weightlifting are some of the sports awaiting their notification if they will be allowed to compete.
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke to many of the athletes yesterday.
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-sport-doping-putin-idUSKCN1071HK
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke to many of the athletes yesterday.
http://www.reuters.com/article/us-sport-doping-putin-idUSKCN1071HK
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This is a lot of political BS.
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yellowknifer wrote:This is a lot of political BS.
I haven't finished reading the full McLaren report yet, but this stuff is pretty damning. I don't think that politics can be used as an excuse here. When you get things like the FSB involved, there is a pretty big problem.
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Mr. E wrote:yellowknifer wrote:This is a lot of political BS.
I haven't finished reading the full McLaren report yet, but this stuff is pretty damning. I don't think that politics can be used as an excuse here. When you get things like the FSB involved, there is a pretty big problem.
Do you believe Olympic athletes are by and large not doping? Because they are. Political bull. They could do this to pretty much any country, especially America. So yeah, politics 100%.
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I remember the 80s seeing those USSR women, they looked like full on dudes from all the hormones