Russian Doping Controversy

Russia claims victory after CAS' loophole-ridden doping sanctions leave plenty of workarounds

The new restrictions on Russia will be weaker than before. In Tokyo and Beijing, Russia will be able to field athletes whose files in the Moscow doping lab database were altered or deleted while the data was under the control of the Russian state.

WADA claims 'landmark' victory after Russian doping ruling despite CAS reducing sanctions

The CAS ruling is the latest stage in a long-running battle between WADA and Russia.

United States Anti-Doping Agency brands Russia doping ruling by CAS a 'tragedy'

USADA chief executive Travis Tygart said the sanctions would be undermined since athletes would still be able to compete in uniforms in Russian colours with the word "Russia" on them.

Russia banned from using its name, flag at next two Olympics and world championships

Russian athletes and teams will still be allowed to compete at next year’s Tokyo Olympics and the 2022 Winter Games in Beijing, as well as world championships including the 2022 World Cup in Qatar

CAS ruling on landmark Russian doping case to be announced on Thursday

The ban, as it stands, means Russia would miss the re-arranged Tokyo Olympics 2020 next year as well as football's 2022 World Cup in Qatar and the 2022 Winter Olympics in China.

CAS proceeds with hearing into Russian doping case amidst coronavirus pandemic

The slate of punishments proposed by WADA includes a ban on Russia’s flag, anthem and team name at the Tokyo Olympics next year and the 2022 Winter Games in Beijing.

Russian anti-doping body chief Yuri Ganus slams allegation of misappropriating agency funds as a ‘complete lie’

RUSADA director Yuri Ganus, who was appointed to the role in 2017, did not name who he thought might be behind the allegations of him misappropriating agency funds.

FIFA expects Moscow laboratory data by May on Russian players involved in doping saga

FIFA expects to get evidence from Moscow laboratory data this month that could expose doping by football players in Russia.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Russian track team limited to 10 athletes for Games, national federation fined $10 million

Russia's track team was limited to 10 athletes for the Tokyo Olympics and the country's federation was fined $10 million by the sport's governing body on Thursday.

Russia blames doping whistleblower Grigory Rodchenkov for altering laboratory data meant for handover to WADA

Russia is blaming the World Anti-Doping Agency's star witness for modifying key laboratory data. His lawyer says that's nonsense.