Despite doping scandals, Russia wants to bid to host the 2028 OlympicsJIM YOUNG/REUTERS Widespread doping by Russian athletes at the Sochi Olympics has been revealed. Alexander Zhukov said Friday that Russia is considering three cities as candidates for a 2028 bid, even as it battles accusations of a mass doping cover-up at the Sochi Olympics three years ago. The 2028 host is expected to be decided in 2021. READ MORE:* Whistleblower: Changes in Russian anti-doping system 'just fake'* Russia loses hosting rights for biathlon, speed skating events* International Olympic Committee opens 28 new doping cases for Russian athletesRussia hosted the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi but is under intense pressure following accusations of a massive doping cover-up at the games. The doping scandals also heavily depleted Russia's team for last year's Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

Source: Stuff January 13, 2017 15:17 UTC