Russia’s watered-down ban over doping probe described as a ‘blow to clean sport’ – ABC News

The Court of Arbitration for Sport’s (CAS) decision to only partially uphold a ban against Russia has been widely criticised.

• Several bodies have expressed disappointment with the punishment handed to Russia by the Court of Arbitration for Sport
• The punishments were for anti-doping violations brought forward by the World Anti-Doping Agency, but were less than what was recommended
• The chief executive of the US Anti-Doping Agency said the decision has been a “devastating blow” for all but Russia

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