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Russia’s sporting return on hold for inquiry into official’s alleged role in doping cover-up
Wada looking into allegations relating to Rusada chief
TL;DR
- Russia's return to international sports is on hold due to allegations against its anti-doping agency chief.
- The allegations link Rusada's director general, Veronika Loginova, to a doping cover-up at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics.
- Wada is investigating the claims, stating that verified allegations would be a cause for significant concern and lead to further action.
- Loginova has dismissed the accusations as 'fantasies'.
- The International Olympic Committee (IOC) expressed concern, while Russia's sports minister called the delay unacceptable.
- World Athletics will not allow Belarus or Russia to compete until there is 'tangible movement' in peace negotiations over Ukraine.