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Punish Russian officials, not athletes for doping – Shobukhova

Russian distance runner Liliya Shobukhova says that it should be the Russian authorities who should be punished rather than the athletes.
Shobukhova of Russia crosses the finish line during the women’s section of the London marathon

Interview – Russia report no surprise to ex-WADA boss Fahey

Ex-WADA boss John Fahey says that Russia's response to the doping allegations come as no surprise to him.
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Olympics ban on Russian athletes attempt to harm image – Sports Minister

An Olympics ban on Russian athletes would be a result of attempts to damage Russia's reputation and image, said a Russian Sports Minister.

IOC chief Bach expects Russian athletes to compete at Rio

Olympics chief Thomas Bach expects Russia will comply with doping regulations in time for its athletes to compete at next year's Rio Games.
Olympics: ANOC Awards 2015

IOC wants cheats punished in wake of doping report

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) wants disciplinary procedures to be opened against athletes who have violated doping rules.
A sportsman casts a shadow on a race track while training at a local stadium in Stavropol

Russian athletics doping row could spread to other sports

Russian athletics could draw in other Russian sports since they used the same laboratory that now stands accused of covering up failed drugs tests.
A sportsman trains at a local stadium in Stavropol

Kremlin says doping allegations against Russian athletes groundless

The Kremlin have categorically denied any and all doping allegations against the Russian athletes till proper evidence comes up.
A monument of the Soviet state founder Vladimir Lenin is seen in front of the Luzhniki stadium in Moscow

Tallent demands gold medal after Russia report

Australian race walker Jared Tallent claims he will boycott the World Race Walking Cup in Russia, next year, amidst the recent Olympic scandal.
Tallent cools himself down during the men’s 50km race walk final at the 15th IAAF Championships at the National Stadium in Beijing

WADA’s Independent Commission report into Russian doping

Here are some of the main points of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) report into allegations of widespread doping in Russian athletics.
Pound, WADA Founding President attends a news conference on the WADA Independent Commission report on findings of investigation into allegations of widespread doping in sport in Geneva

Australia backs calls for Russia Olympics ban

Australia has backed the World Anti-Doping Agency's recommendation that Russia be banned from international athletics, including the 2016 Olympics.

NHL weighs participation in 2018 and 2022 Olympics

The National Hockey League (NHL) will weigh the benefits of playing at the 2022 Beijing Olympics before committing to the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Games.
NHL: Winter Classic Press Conference

Russia faces ban from athletics for widespread doping offences

Russia could be banned from international athletics, including the 2016 Olympic Games, after an anti-doping commission report alleged widespread corruption.
Pound, WADA Founding President speaks during a news conference on the WADA Independent Commission report on findings of investigation into allegations of widespread doping in sport in Geneva