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Russia banned from using anthem, flag at next two Olympics after doping scandal – ABC News
The Court of Arbitration for Sport hands down significant doping sanctions to Russia for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, 2022 Winter Games in Beijing and subsequent world…
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) court has upheld doping sanctions that will prevent Russian athletes from competing at major international events under the country’s flag or name but halved the period of the ban to two from four years.
- Russian athletes will not be allowed to use the national flag or anthem at Olympic or world championship events
- The two-year ban against Russia is less than the penalty recommended by the World Anti-Doping Agency
- The country been embroiled in doping scandals…
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