OFFSIDE :: IOC shows Russia leniency
PR dla Zagranicy
Danuta Isler
29.07.2016 21:00
In a surprise move, the IOC decided not to impose a blanket ban on Russia, leaving it up to international sports federations to rule on their Rio participation.
Foto: EPA/YURI KOCHETKOV
Russia has been rocked by doping scandals that have seen its track and field team banned from international competition. The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), which had repeatedly urged the IOC to ban Russian athletes from participating in the Rio Games, condemned the decision.
OFFSIDE is presented by Danuta Isler.