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No blanket ban on Russians in Rio, says IOC CULTURE

No blanket ban on Russians in Rio, says IOC

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will not impose a blanket ban on Russia for next month's Rio Olympics over the nation's doping record but will leave decisions on individual athletes' participation with their sports federations.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Russians, Kenyans to face evaluation for Rio Games spots CULTURE

Russians, Kenyans to face evaluation for Rio Games spots

All potential Olympians from Russia and Kenya must face added scrutiny before being cleared to compete in the Rio Games because of suspicions about their country’s anti-doping programmes, IOC executives said yesterday.

4:45 AM November 25 2016