The World Athletics Council has recommended the Congress of the global governing body of track and field athletics to prolong the membership suspension of the All-Russia Athletics Federation (RusAF) until…
Danil Lysenko
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AthleticsDoping
Russian high jumper blames officials for doping suspension
by Reuters November 9, 2021High jumper Danil Lysenko, suspended for anti-doping violations in a case that rattled Russian sport, has admitted guilt for his offences but said he blames the athletics federation for a…
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AthleticsDoping
President Vladimir Putin orders Sports Ministry to settle reinstatement issues with WADA
by correspondent October 9, 2021President Vladimir Putin ruled on Friday that the Russian Sports Ministry as well as all of the involved national sports organizations must resort to measures aimed at the reinstatement of…
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Russian high jumper Danil Lysenko has been provisionally suspended and stripped of his status as a neutral athlete following breach of anti-doping regulations, the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF)…
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Athletics
Sebastian Coe tells Russia: IAAF will still play hardball despite IOC decision
by correspondent March 2, 2018Sebastian Coe has promised athletics will continue to play hardball with Russia despite the International Olympic Committee’s decision to welcome the country back into the sporting fold. Russia has been suspended from…