Russia banned from 2018 Winter Olympics

Some Russian athletes may compete without national flag or anthem

IOC chief Thomas Bach announces a ban on Russia competing in Pyeongchang
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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has banned Russia from competing at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, over Russia’s state-sponsored doping program at the 2014 Games in Sochi.

“This should draw a line under this damaging episode and serve as a catalyst for a more effective anti-doping system,” IOC president Thomas Bach (pictured) said.

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