Russia Athletics

Rio Olympics: Russia athletics suffers final disgrace as last competitor barred

Klishina defended herself, saying she was clean and was appealing against the decision to sport`s highest tribunal.

Aug 14, 2016, 09:22 AM IST

Focus is on reinstating Russia, says IAAF`s Sebastian Coe

Revelations of a state-sponsored doping prompted calls for Russia to be banned from the Games altogether, but the International Olympic Committee allowed Russia to compete with a reduced team.

Aug 11, 2016, 04:13 AM IST

Rio results could take years to confirm: WADA

The Russia team is now ruled out of all athletics events in Rio, although Russian athletes training outside the country can apply to compete as neutrals at the August 5-21 Games.

Jun 21, 2016, 11:07 AM IST

Total Olympic ban for Russia `not impossible`: WADA founding president Dick Pound

The Russia team is now ruled out of all events in athletics in Rio, although Russian athletes training outside the country can apply to compete as neutrals at the August 5-21 event in Brazil.

Jun 19, 2016, 22:39 PM IST

IOC fully respects IAAF's decision to uphold ban on Russia

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Saturday it supported the IAAF's "strong stance against doping" following the athletics ruling body's extension of Russia's ban.

Jun 18, 2016, 23:28 PM IST