Russia doping: WADA commission starts its work in Moscow
The IAAF suspended Russia last month after a bombshell report published by a WADA independent commission found evidence of state-sponsored doping.
Dec 10, 2015, 20:30 PM IST
2018 World Cup preparations on track but delays remain, says minister
The Interior Ministry says it is concerned that Russia was still lacking the 12,000 stadium stewards required to ensure security at its 12 WC venues.
Dec 02, 2015, 20:02 PM IST
Russia, WADA agree roadmap to reform anti-doping agency, says minister
The announcement comes days after the minister met with WADA head for talks on how to revamp RUSADA,
Dec 01, 2015, 22:19 PM IST
Russian athletes to participate in events in Turkey, with extra security: Report
Russia introduced a raft of punitive economic sanctions against Turkey after the shooting down a warplane.
Nov 29, 2015, 17:57 PM IST
Russia to hold talks with WADA this week
Russia's sports minister said on Monday he would meet with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) in Frankfurt this week to discuss a roadmap to revamp the country's scandal-ridden anti-doping system.
Nov 23, 2015, 20:45 PM IST
IAAF suspended Russia under pressure, says Russian sports minister
IAAF voted on Friday to suspend the membership of the RAF and the participation of Russia from its competitions, including World Athletics Series and the 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil.
Nov 19, 2015, 14:40 PM IST
Russia 'ready to rebuild' anti-doping system
Russian anti-doping agency RUSADA "routinely" violating international testing standards.
Nov 19, 2015, 14:19 PM IST
Russia ready to create new anti-doping agency: Sports Minister
Russian sports minister Vitaly Mutko said that they are ready to create a new anti-doping organisation.
Nov 13, 2015, 17:11 PM IST
Russia will not boycott 2016 Rio Olympics, even if track and field team is banned: Report
The Russian sports minister said that the country will not boycott the 2016 Rio de Janerio Olympics even if the track and field team is banned.
Nov 12, 2015, 23:58 PM IST
Ready to toughen anti-doping control, says Russia
The doping scandal will be discussed on Friday at a session of the IAAF.
Nov 12, 2015, 17:39 PM IST
Vladimir Putin spokesman says Russia doping charges appear unfounded
Vladimir Uiba told Interfax he believed the report to be "politically motivated".
Nov 10, 2015, 19:42 PM IST
Suspension of FIFA's Jerome Valcke won't impact Russia's World Cup plans: Minister
The suspension of Jerome Valcke, FIFA`s secretary general, will not impact Russia`s plans to host the 2018 World Cup, Vitaly Mutko, Russia`s sports minister, said on Friday, the TASS agency reported.
Sep 18, 2015, 15:48 PM IST
