“The only thing I can say is that WADA decisions are binding,” Bach quotes TASS.
He noted that if the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) accepts the appeal of the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA), then the IOC will follow this.
On December 9, WADA suspended Russia from participating in international tournaments for four years for manipulating the database of the Moscow anti-doping laboratory. In addition, during this period, Russia will not be able to host international sports tournaments on its territory. RUSADA was recognized as not complying with the World Anti-Doping Code.
Earlier, former skier Alexander Legkov called WADA sanctions ungrateful and unjustified.