Russia, in letter to WADA, says disagrees with decision to ban its athletes - report
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1450404
Russia, in letter to WADA, says disagrees with decision to ban its athletes - report
- Title: Russia, in letter to WADA, says disagrees with decision to ban its athletes - report
- Date: 27th December 2019
- Summary: TOKYO, JAPAN (FILE - NOVEMBER 19, 2019) (REUTERS) OLYMPIC RINGS OUTSIDE NATIONAL STADIUM FOR 2020 SUMMER OLYMPICS
- Embargoed: 10th January 2020 10:46
- Keywords: IOC RUSADA Russia doping Tokyo Olympics WADA
- Location: VARIOUS
- City: VARIOUS
- Country: Russia
- Topics: Olympics,Sport
- Reuters ID: LVA007BBR4B3Z
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9
- Story Text: The Russian Anti-Doping Agency sent a letter to the World Anti-Doping Agency formally stating that it disagrees with the decision to ban Russian athletes from major sporting events, RIA news agency reported on Friday (December 27), citing RUSADA head.
RUSADA said earlier this month it would appeal against the four-year ban over doping that bars the country from competing under its flag at top international sporting events. - Copyright Holder: FILE REUTERS (CAN SELL)
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