02:59Speaking at a World Anti-Doping Agency's (WADA) press conference in Lausanne on Monday, WADA President Craig Reedie said that Russia "was afforded every opportunity to get its house in order," before their four year ban from many major sporting events was handed down earlier in the day.
Reedie, former Chairman of the British Olympic Association, confirmed that the ban will come into effect "on the date on which the decision that RUSADA is non-compliant becomes final and [it will] remain in effect until the fourth anniversary of that date."
Witold Banka, Reedie's replacement as President of WADA as of January 2020, called the decision "very important for the future of anti-doping systems," adding that he believes the ruling will "strengthen the credibility of WADA." When discussing Russia's anti-doping scandal in November, he vowed strong repercussions for the nation if they were found to have manipulated the anti-doping data.
Not only do the bans effect the nation's participation in the Olympics and Paralympics but also the football World Cup. Jonathan Taylor QC, Chair of WADA's compliance review committee (CRC), said in his statement that "a team representing Russia cannot participate [in the World Cup]." He added there could be the possibility for Russian players to participate on a neutral basis but made it clear there would be "no Russian flag" and players could not compete "as representatives of Russia."
The review, which was originally due to take place in Paris but was moved due to an imminent general strike, was set to focus on allegations of doping data manipulation by Russian officials and recommend a course of action.
In response to the announcement by WADA, Russian Prime Minister Dmitri Medvedev called the ban a continuation of 'anti-Russian hysteria.'
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Speaking at a World Anti-Doping Agency's (WADA) press conference in Lausanne on Monday, WADA President Craig Reedie said that Russia "was afforded every opportunity to get its house in order," before their four year ban from many major sporting events was handed down earlier in the day.
Reedie, former Chairman of the British Olympic Association, confirmed that the ban will come into effect "on the date on which the decision that RUSADA is non-compliant becomes final and [it will] remain in effect until the fourth anniversary of that date."
Witold Banka, Reedie's replacement as President of WADA as of January 2020, called the decision "very important for the future of anti-doping systems," adding that he believes the ruling will "strengthen the credibility of WADA." When discussing Russia's anti-doping scandal in November, he vowed strong repercussions for the nation if they were found to have manipulated the anti-doping data.
Not only do the bans effect the nation's participation in the Olympics and Paralympics but also the football World Cup. Jonathan Taylor QC, Chair of WADA's compliance review committee (CRC), said in his statement that "a team representing Russia cannot participate [in the World Cup]." He added there could be the possibility for Russian players to participate on a neutral basis but made it clear there would be "no Russian flag" and players could not compete "as representatives of Russia."
The review, which was originally due to take place in Paris but was moved due to an imminent general strike, was set to focus on allegations of doping data manipulation by Russian officials and recommend a course of action.
In response to the announcement by WADA, Russian Prime Minister Dmitri Medvedev called the ban a continuation of 'anti-Russian hysteria.'
Speaking at a World Anti-Doping Agency's (WADA) press conference in Lausanne on Monday, WADA President Craig Reedie said that Russia "was afforded every opportunity to get its house in order," before their four year ban from many major sporting events was handed down earlier in the day.
Reedie, former Chairman of the British Olympic Association, confirmed that the ban will come into effect "on the date on which the decision that RUSADA is non-compliant becomes final and [it will] remain in effect until the fourth anniversary of that date."
Witold Banka, Reedie's replacement as President of WADA as of January 2020, called the decision "very important for the future of anti-doping systems," adding that he believes the ruling will "strengthen the credibility of WADA." When discussing Russia's anti-doping scandal in November, he vowed strong repercussions for the nation if they were found to have manipulated the anti-doping data.
Not only do the bans effect the nation's participation in the Olympics and Paralympics but also the football World Cup. Jonathan Taylor QC, Chair of WADA's compliance review committee (CRC), said in his statement that "a team representing Russia cannot participate [in the World Cup]." He added there could be the possibility for Russian players to participate on a neutral basis but made it clear there would be "no Russian flag" and players could not compete "as representatives of Russia."
The review, which was originally due to take place in Paris but was moved due to an imminent general strike, was set to focus on allegations of doping data manipulation by Russian officials and recommend a course of action.
In response to the announcement by WADA, Russian Prime Minister Dmitri Medvedev called the ban a continuation of 'anti-Russian hysteria.'