World swimming in turmoil over Rio Olympics 2016 doping decisions
FINA originally barred seven Russian swimmers from Rio following a report by Canadian lawyer Richard McLaren that alleged state-run doping in Russia.
Sep 04, 2016, 21:38 PM IST
TAINTED: List of Rio Olympics medallist who have served suspensions for doping
It was revealed that at least 120 of the approximately 11,000 athletes competing in Rio have served doping suspensions.
Aug 20, 2016, 18:27 PM IST
Rio 2016: IOC condemns athletes' disrespectful attitude towards Russian swimmer
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has condemned athletes for the disrespectful attitude to each other during the Olympics, including towards Russian four-time world swimming champion Yulia Efimova, IOC's communications director Mark Adams has said.
2016 Rio Olympics: Russia register new appeal as IOC rejects blame for doping crisis
Efimova, who won a 200m breaststroke bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympics, follows Vladimir Morozov and Nikita Lobintsev in taking her case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Aug 01, 2016, 00:16 AM IST
111 and counting: List of banned Russian athletes from 2016 Rio Olympics
In addition to 67 track and field athletes already banned by the IAAF, 44 further competitors have joined the lengthening list of Russians who have been officially excluded from Brazil.
Jul 29, 2016, 21:10 PM IST
Vladimir Putin defends Maria Sharapova, says banned drug meldonium not `doping`
Since tennis star Maria Sharapova admitted last month that she tested positive for meldonium at the Australian Open.
Apr 14, 2016, 18:26 PM IST
Russian swimmer Yulia Efimova faces life ban after positive test for meldonium
The 23-year-old four-times world champion returned a positive result during an out of competition test.
Mar 17, 2016, 16:12 PM IST
