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Such a move was sparked by the fact that the Russian Federation (RUSAF) failed to pay part of the millionth fine imposed within the established deadline due to ongoing doping scandals.
Until July 1st. World Athletics has not withheld any money or explanations as to when the fine will be paid.
As a result, the activities of the Doping Review Commission, which was intended to be financed with funds received from Russia, are suspended.
The commission evaluated the individual requests of Russian athletes and, convinced that a particular athlete was not involved in a case of a state-sponsored doping system, granted him a special status that allowed him to start in international competitions.
“We are disappointed with the lack of progress. When the administration of the Russian Federation changed, we also expected real changes in this area. Unfortunately, we are very disappointed. RUSAF attracts its athletes even more.” We did our best to ensure that honest athletes didn’t suffer, so RUSAF could return to the track and field family sooner, but unfortunately we tried in vain, “said Sebastian Coe, president of World Athletics.
Until July 1st. RUSAF had to pay 6.31 million. Fines in USD and costs of various lawsuits.
Russia’s delay increases the risk that there will be no athletes in the country at the Tokyo Olympics that will move to next year.
Marija Lasickienė, perhaps today’s most prominent Russian athletics star, was angered by this dead end and talked about going to another country.
“In such conditions, it is impossible to rule out any possibility, including leaving the team.” “I am tired of the disorder that has prevailed in the last five years, the impunity and inaction of our responsible sports leaders,” said the three-time world champion.
Despite her favorite status, she has already been forced to miss the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics due to a doping scandal involving her homeland.
Later, M. Lasickienė returned to the sector as a neutral athlete, without the flag and anthem of her country.
World Athletics was the first international federation to adopt a strict policy towards Russia, suspending its membership in the organization in 2015.
Last year, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) controversially lifted Russia’s suspension, but lifted sanctions after it became clear that data from the Moscow anti-doping laboratory after lengthy negotiations had been fabricated.
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