ARAF

''Russia pondering alternative games for banned paralympians''

The Paralympics begin on September 7 and continue till September 18 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Aug 25, 2016, 21:29 PM IST

Russia's Yelena Isinbayeva earns IOC spot despite opposition

Isinbayeva received 45 votes in favour and 23 against with two IOC members abstaining as she was confirmed a member of the Olympic body,

Aug 21, 2016, 23:33 PM IST

Russian athletics federation accepts IAAF ban

Russian athletics federation has accepted the blanket ban from international competition imposed by IAAF.

Nov 26, 2015, 22:32 PM IST

IAAF should have been 'more alert': Sebastian Coe on doping issues

In August, Coe had referred to claims about suspicious blood profiles involving some athletes as "a declaration of war on my sport".

Nov 15, 2015, 19:19 PM IST

Russia pays doping price with IAAF ban

Russian Mikhail Butov, an IAAF council member and ARAF secretary general, presented his country's position before 24 of the 27-strong IAAF Council chaired by Coe.

Nov 14, 2015, 09:47 AM IST

Olympic champion Yelena Isinbayeva writes open letter to IAAF, pleads not to ban honest Russian athletes

In an open letter, Yelena Isinbayeva pleads IAAF not to ban Russia.

Nov 13, 2015, 23:14 PM IST

WADA panel calls for Russia's suspension from athletics

The WADA commission also wants five athletes and five coaches to get lifetime doping bans.

Nov 09, 2015, 21:38 PM IST