WADA Confirms Finding of “Disappearing Positives” for Morozov
Morozov, along with 2 other nominated Russian Olympians, were beneficiaries of “disappearing false positives,” according to WADA.
CAS Sets Up Two Temporary Offices For Rio Olympics
The Court of Arbitration For Sport (CAS) has opened two temporary offices designated to resolve legal disputes and doping cases on the site of the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. The two offices will operate every day until August 21st, 2016 when the Games come to a close.
Vlad Morozov Releases Statement on Facebook Page About Olympic Ban
Vlad Morozov says that tests by 5 different anti-doping agencies prove his innocence.
FINA President: McLaren Commission ‘Exceeded Its Powers’
FINA President Julio Maglione is quoted as saying the Richard McLaren-led WADA independent commission ‘exceeded its power’.
Yulia Efimova’s Agent Says She’ll Appeal Decision to CAS
The agent of World Champion swimmer Yulia Efimova, who on Monday was withdrawn by the Russian Olympic Committee for nomination to…
Can Barred Russian Athletes Appeal IOC Decision?
Yes, they probably can. Here’s what that would look like.
FINA Says World Champs Efimova, Morozov Pulled from Olympic Games
Many anticipated that Yulia Efimova would be pulled from the Olympics, but FINA named 6 other Russian swimmers who also would not be allowed.
WADA “Disappointed” IOC Didn’t Decline All Russian Athletes’ Entries
In a statement released today, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) expressed its disappointment that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) did…
Russian Sports Minister to IOC: “We Are Very Grateful”
Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko thinks that the IOC made the right decision today in refraining from implementing a blanket…
USADA: IOC Decision Is “Significant Blow” to Clean Athletes’ Rights
The BBC is reporting that the United States Anti-Doping Association (USADA) said that the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC‘s) decision not…
Olympic Champion Volkov Cites FINA “Loyalty” to Russian Federation
A well-connected former Russian Olympic medalist says he believes the “loyalty” of FINA will prevail in the decision as to whether Yulia Efimova can compete in the Olympics, in spite of the IOC’s announcement today.
IOC President Bach: Russian Decision a “Twofold Approach”
In a conference call today with media across the world, IOC president Thomas Bach posed the question “how far can you make…
After IOC Ruling, World Champ Efimova Won’t Be Allowed at Olympics
While there is sure to be a long line of appeals and clarifications necessary in interpreting the directive laid out…
UPDATED: Daily Mail Reports Prove False
The Daily Mail is reporting that the IOC will announced tomorrow a ban of the Russian Federation from the 2016 Olympics, with possible exceptions for certain athletes who have met a higher testing standard.
Grigory Tarasevich Issues Statement Post-Positive Meldonium Test
Russian backstroker and 2016 Olympian Grigory Tarasevich has released a statement concerning his positive meldonium test.
