• Moscow believes up to 276 of original 38-strong team could be in Rio• Bach says procedure to vet athletes 'very thorough, strict and clear' The International Olympic Committee president, Thomas Bach, has again defended the body's decision to allow Russian athletes to compete in Rio, as the head of the country's Olympic committee said the final figure could be as high as 276. Alexander Zhukov said the majority of sports had their quota of Russian athletes accepted in full. He said that full...
Thomas Bach: being able to look Rio athletes in eyes justifies IOC's Russia call
The Guardian - 4 Aug 2016 23:14
• Moscow believes up to 276 of original 38-strong team could be in Rio• Bach says procedure to vet athletes 'very thorough, strict and clear' The International Olympic Committee president, Thomas Bach, has again defended the body's decision to allow Russian athletes to compete in Rio, as the head of the country's Olympic committee said the final figure could be as high as 276. Alexander Zhukov said the majority of sports had their quota of Russian athletes accepted in full. He said that full...
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