Russia Banned from 2018 Winter Olympics After Investigation into Doping Program
The ruling comes after an investigation conducted by the IOC found Russia was engaging in an extensive state-backed doping program
INTERNATIONAL — The International Olympic Committee has banned the country of Russia from competing in the 2018 Winter games in Pyeongchang, South Korea. The IOC says Russia’s government officials are also banned from coming and the country’s flag will not be displayed at the opening ceremony. The ruling comes after an investigation conducted by the IOC found Russia was engaging…
