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Outrage as WADA reinstates Russia after doping ban

WADA votes to reinstate RUSADA amid widespread protests

(Reuters) Source: Reuters

The World Anti-Doping Agency has reinstated Russia after nearly three years of suspension of the country's drug-testing program. The ban was put in place after a whistleblower helped uncover what was seen as systemic Russian cheating in the Sochi Olympics - which Russia denies.


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The World Anti-Doping Agency has reinstated Russia after nearly three years of suspension of the country's drug-testing program. The ban was put in place after a whistleblower helped uncover what was seen as systemic Russian cheating in the Sochi Olympics - which Russia denies.



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