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The Russian Track And Field Team Has Just Been Banned From Competing In Rio Olympics - A Ban For The Entire Russian Squad May Follow
The ban was handed down in the wake of a doping scandal
Russia Will Not Be Competing In Any Track And Field Events At Rio This Year-
And the rest of the Russian Olympic Team may face a similar sentence...
This morning CAS (the Court of Arbitration for Sports) upheld a ban on the Russian Olympic Track and Field Team, meaning that none of those athletes will be allowed to play in the upcoming Olympics in Rio.
This ruling has been handed down in the wake of many revelations about the Russian Olympic Team, included allegations of state sponsored doping and after a recommendation from the IAAF.
While we are thankful that our rules and our power to uphold our rules and the anti-doping code have been supported, this is not a day for triumphant statements. I didn’t come into this sport to stop athletes from competing. It is our federation’s instinctive desire to include, not exclude."
The IAAF will begin to work with the Russian Olympic Committee to put new regulations in place so that the Russian Team can return to international competition.
In total sixty eight athletes have been banned, but there are rumors that the rest of the Russian team may face a similar ban.
We certainly regret such a decision by the Court of Arbitration for Sport which refers to absolutely all of our athletes [who filed the claims]. The principle of collective responsibility is hardly acceptable.”
The International Olympic Committee Will Rule On The Fate Of The Russian Team
and the rulings are expected to be handed down by the middle of next week. It seems possible at this point that the entire Russian Team might be excluded from this year's Olympics.
What do you think about this? Is it fair to hold a team accountable for the actions of a few athletes? Should the Russian Team be banned? Share your thoughts below, and don't forget to share this!
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