Russian Olympic Committee athletes at the 2020 Summer …
Prior to the 2019 decision by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), the Russian Federation was expected to compete at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, which took place from 23 July to …
Tokyo protests Russia's suspension of Japan-funded education …
1 day ago · TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan has lodged a protest with Russia over its decision to terminate agreements on the operation of Tokyo-funded education centers offering Japanese …
Tokyo Olympics 2020: What's team ROC and why is Russia …
Jul 28, 2021 · Russia can't compete in the Tokyo Olympics but its athletes can. Here's why. Russia was banned after a doping scandal that stretches back several years. Doping in sport …
Tokyo Olympics: Russians win most medals since 2004 despite
Aug 8, 2021 · Russian athletes are going home with their most medals since 2004 even though their team, flag and anthem were officially banned from the Tokyo Olympics. Competing as the …
Russia claims victory with loopholes in Olympic sanctions
Dec 17, 2020 · Russian teams won’t officially be called Russian teams at next year’s Tokyo Olympics or the 2022 Winter Games in Beijing, but “Russia” will be printed on their red, white …
Russian Athletes Compete as R.O.C. at the Tokyo Olympics After …
Jul 26, 2021 · In the days since marching proudly into the Olympic Stadium in central Tokyo, Russian athletes in Russia’s national colors have competed in dozens of sports, from archery …
Russian Doping At The Tokyo Olympics Remains A Question - NPR
Aug 4, 2021 · Russia technically is banned from the Tokyo Games for its years of breaking anti-doping rules — from the state-sponsored system to allegations the country more recently …
What is ROC? Here’s what to know about Russia and the Olympics
Jul 26, 2021 · It stands for the Russian Olympic Committee, and it allows Russian athletes to compete in the Olympics while their country is banned from the Games because of its doping …
Russia wins at Tokyo 2020 despite ban over doping programme
Aug 2, 2021 · Russia has been banned from the Olympics following one of the worst state-sponsored doping scandals in history. Yet anyone watching the Tokyo Games this week may …
Russia isn’t at the Games. Yet there it is. - The New York Times
Jul 23, 2021 · Russian athletes who have not been caught doping themselves are still allowed to compete. But their team cannot be known as “Russia,” the Russian flag is banned and so is its …