Rio medals devalued! Absence of Russian stars hurts 2016 Olympic Games: Vladimir Putin
President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday the absence of top Russian competitors will "markedly lower" next month`s Rio Games, as he met competitors set for Brazil and those barred over state-run doping.
Jul 27, 2016, 21:36 PM IST
2016 Olympic Games: President Vladimir Putin to meet Russia`s dope-tainted Rio team
International sports federations are now scrambling to vet Russian athletes as time ticks down to the start of the Games on August 5.
Jul 27, 2016, 19:02 PM IST
Russian doping whistleblower Yuliya Stepanova eligible for 2016 Rio Games: IAAF
Her participation in the August 5-21 Games is subject to formal approval by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Jul 01, 2016, 16:48 PM IST
