01:44The World Anti-doping Agency (WADA) adopted a four-year ban on Russia due to doping allegations, in Lausanne on Monday.
During the press conference, the WADA President Sir Craig Reedie detailed the ban's specifics saying that it will entail 'the Olympics, Paralympics and World Championships', as well as 'Russia hosting events withing that timeframe'.
According to the ban, the athletes of the Russian National team are forced to sit out of major sports events including the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and the 2022 Qatar World Cup.
Although the sanction forbids the athletes from participating under the Russian flag, it still allows them to participate individually in any event as 'neutrals'.
Switzerland: Russia WADA ban includes Olympics and World Championships - Reedie
The World Anti-doping Agency (WADA) adopted a four-year ban on Russia due to doping allegations, in Lausanne on Monday.
During the press conference, the WADA President Sir Craig Reedie detailed the ban's specifics saying that it will entail 'the Olympics, Paralympics and World Championships', as well as 'Russia hosting events withing that timeframe'.
According to the ban, the athletes of the Russian National team are forced to sit out of major sports events including the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and the 2022 Qatar World Cup.
Although the sanction forbids the athletes from participating under the Russian flag, it still allows them to participate individually in any event as 'neutrals'.
The World Anti-doping Agency (WADA) adopted a four-year ban on Russia due to doping allegations, in Lausanne on Monday.
During the press conference, the WADA President Sir Craig Reedie detailed the ban's specifics saying that it will entail 'the Olympics, Paralympics and World Championships', as well as 'Russia hosting events withing that timeframe'.
According to the ban, the athletes of the Russian National team are forced to sit out of major sports events including the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and the 2022 Qatar World Cup.
Although the sanction forbids the athletes from participating under the Russian flag, it still allows them to participate individually in any event as 'neutrals'.