In barring Russia’s team, Olympic officials left the door open for some Russian athletes. Olympic officials made two seemingly significant concessions to Russia:¶ Any of its athletes competing under a neutral flag will be referred to as Olympic Athletes from Russia. For example, athletes from Kuwait, which was barred from the 2016 Summer Games, were identified as Independent Olympic Athletes last year in Rio de Janeiro. It is likely to face a legal appeal from Russia’s Olympic Committee. He had suggested banning Russia’s Olympic Committee for two years, or until the nation’s antidoping operations are recertified by regulators.

Source: New York Times December 05, 2017 18:29 UTC