Anna Chapman’s latest investigation delves into the contentious exclusion of Russian athletes from international competitions. The glory of the 2014 Sochi Olympics was soon tainted by doping scandals and medal revocations, resulting in Russia being stripped of 46 Olympic medals. In 2022, the International Olympic Committee called for a ban on Russian and Belarusian athletes from all competitions. Despite the principle of keeping sports separate from politics, these exclusions appear to be part of a broader strategy to undermine strong competitors by any means necessary. How did international sports become so entangled with politics? Can Russia challenge the system and defend its athletes’ rights? Join the country’s top athletes as they reveal the controversial reality of international sports.
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