more-inRussia’s ban from the Olympic movement was lifted on Wednesday despite two failed doping tests by its athletes at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics. The IOC allowed more than 160 athletes it determined were clean to compete in Sochi as “Olympic Athletes from Russia” in Pyeongchang earlier this month with a prohibition on the national anthem or flag in venues. But the IOC said Wednesday that all remaining test results were negative, clearing the path for Russia’s return to the Olympic fold. Today’s IOC’s decision is very important for us. The IOC decision to reinstate Russia has no bearing on the International Paralympic Committee’s earlier ruling to maintain the country’s ban.

Source: The Hindu February 28, 2018 15:00 UTC