Monday, July 18, 2016

WADA to release report into doping at Sochi Winter Olympics

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The WADA Independent Commission led by Canadian lawyer Richard McLaren is due to release a report on Monday on investigation into accusations of doping manipulations at the 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi. Russia could face a complete Olympic ban if allegations are proven.  Just before the report was released, a draft letter was leaked urging a complete ban on Russian athletes at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics.  Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.


IN: The leaked letter, addressed to the International Olympic Committee..