Russia banned from 2018 Winter Olympics

Wednesday, 6 December 2017 16:00

Russia has been banned from competing in the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang.

The International Olympic Committee barred the nation from attending the event following an investigation into allegations of state-sponsored doping at the 2014 Games hosted by Russia in Sochi.

Russian athletes who can prove they are clean could be allowed to compete at the Games under a neutral flag.

The decision has been widely condemned in Russia though some officials have welcomed the opportunity for clean athletes to take part.

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