Wednesday, August 3, 2016

IOC approves Executive Board's stance on Russia competing in the Olympics

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The 129th Session of the International Olympic Committee got underway in Rio de Janeiro.  IOC President Thomas Bach used his opening speech to defend his organisation's handling of the Russian doping crisis that has rocked the world of sport.  However, the IOC stood by its decision to apply a strict criteria on Russian sportspeople. Julia Lyubova reports from Moscow.


IN: The International Olympic Committee..