“This is a pretty strong blow to Russian sport. In my opinion, a tough reaction is needed on the part of the authorities of our country, and above all on the part of the president, since it is in his powers today to put things in order in this area in Russia, ”RIA Novosti quoted him as saying.
Earlier it became known that WADA decided to remove Russia from participating in major international competitions for fraud with data from the Moscow laboratory.
In addition, sanctions also include a ban on holding the World Championships, Europe and the Olympic Games in the country.
Later, Ganus confirmed the verdict of the WADA Executive Committee on the removal of Russia.