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Russia Banned for Two Years in Landmark CAS Ruling

The Court of Arbitration for Sport's ruling halved a four-year ban for systematic doping.

Russian Athletes Should Face 'Blanket Ban' in Tokyo, Says Whistleblower

Russia is banned for four years from major sporting events over manipulated doping data but its athletes can compete as neutrals.

Creator of 1980 Moscow Olympic Bear Mascot Dies at 84

The cuddly bear that Viktor Chizhikov designed remains a popular symbol of the Moscow Olympics.

‘We Respect It’: Russia Reacts to Tokyo Olympics’ Coronavirus Postponement

“The health of athletes, organizers and all IOC member state representatives is clearly the priority," Russia's sports minister said.

On the sidelines

Russia’s National Boxing Team Pulls Out of 2020 Olympics Over Doping Ban

“For us, the most important thing is that our boxers are able to perform under the flag of Russia and our anthem will be heard.”

opinion Maria Lasitskene

I Am a Russian World Champion and I Demand Answers

Russian World Champion Maria Lasitskene writes an open letter criticizing sporting officials after new four-year WADA ban.

Russia Carries On With 2020 Olympics Preparations Despite Potential Ban

A WADA committee recommended that Russia be banned from the Olympics and world championships.

Russia Again Faces Olympic Ban After Non-Compliant Recommendation

Anti-doping officials say they found evidence of manipulation of data retrieved from a tainted Moscow laboratory.

Doping investigation

Russia Faces 2020 Olympics Ban Over Alleged Forged Docs – The Times

A new probe could derail Russia's hopes of competing in the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.

Controversy-proof

Russia's New Olympic Team Mascots Deftly Dodge Doping, Sanctions

“If this bear doesn’t save Russia, then who will?”

IAAF Maintains Ban on Russian Athletics Over Doping Scandal

Russia's reinstatement has been rejected on numerous occasions by the IAAF over the past three years.

Paralympic Committee Lifts Russia Ban, With Conditions

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) said on Friday it would lift the ban on Russia's Paralympic Committee by March 15.

IOC Athletes' Body Indicates Support for Fresh Action Against Russia

Russia recently missed a World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) doping data deadline.

Former Fencer Elected Russia's New Olympic Chief

Former fencer Stanislav Pozdnyakov was elected president of the Russian Olympic Committee.

Former Russian Sports Minister Mutko Tapped for Construction Post

Mutko responsible for overseeing sport at a time when Russian sports were dogged by scandal.

IOC to Appeal all CAS Decisions on Cleared Russian Athletes

"We are unsatisfied with the decision and the motivation and we will be appealing."

Russian Olympic Committee Chair Will Not Run for Re-election

Alexander Zhukov's presidency coincided with a turbulent time for Russian sport.

Putin Order for Passenger Plane To Be Downed in 2014 Cancelled After False Bomb Scare

"I told them: act according to the plan," Putin said in a newly released two-hour documentary.

Russian Olympic Team Reinstated After Winter Games in Pyeongchang

The IOC barred Russian from participating in South Korea in December after investigations into state-sponsored doping.

Russian Athletes Won’t Be Allowed to Carry Flag at Olympic Closing Ceremony

The IOC cited doping allegations against two Russian athletes as having made it impossible to lift the ban.

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