“I am often asked about Russian athletes participating in the Paris Olympics under a neutral flag. They are subject to doping controls. The International Anti-Doping Control Agency (ITA) and other organizations collect samples from athletes Russians during competitions and training abroad. Analysis of samples ” – Banka said at the WADA symposium in Lausanne.
Earlier, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced permission for Russian and Belarusian athletes to participate in the Summer Olympics in Paris under a neutral flag. However, athletes must meet certain requirements to receive a license to perform.
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Source: Sport
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