IOC President Bach Explains Stance on Russia Sanctions
Both Russian members of the IOC did not participate in Friday’s session despite president Thomas Bach’s support, according to Reuters.
Isinbayeva To Step Down As RUSADA Chair
Famed pole vaulter Yelena Isinbayeva will step down from her role as chairwoman of RUSADA (the Russian Anti-Doping Agency), in order for the Russian organization to gain back its WADA compliance.
TASS Reports Russia Will Pay 42 Athletes up to $62,000 for Rio DQs
The Russian Olympic Committee will allocate a total of $620,000 to track and field athletes banned from competing in the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, including three $62,000 prizes to athletes who would have had gold medal potential.
Russian Sports Minister, Olympic Champ Criticize Olympic Athletics Ban
Russia’s track & field federation faces a potential ban from the Rio 2016 Olympics, but the Russian Sports Minister and a two-time Olympic pole vault champion have publicly criticized the ban, with the athlete mulling a discrimination lawsuit.
Efimova and Meilutyte Both Near Misses For AIPS European Award
Yulia Efimova and Ruta Meilutyte were both in contention for the the International Sports Press Association (AIPS) European Sportswoman of the Year Award…
