WADA Executive Committee deprived Russia of the right to participate in the Olympics for four years

This was reported by TASS, citing the press service of WADA.

Sanctions also include a ban on holding World Championships, Europe and the Olympic Games in the country.

A similar decision was recommended by the WADA Compliance Committee. The sanctions are based on an investigation by the organization, which revealed manipulations with the database of the Moscow anti-doping laboratory.

The head of RUSADA, Yuri Ganus, confirmed to RIA Novosti that the WADA executive committee unanimously accepted the recommendations of the compliance committee.

Earlier it was reported that a meeting of the WADA executive committee had begun, which considered the possible removal of Russian sports.