Leaders from 19 National Anti-Doping Agencies have called for the exclusion of Russia from competing in international competition or hosting events until the country complies with the world anti-doping code.
Meeting in Dublin, the group furthered recommendations it has made since August in calling for Russia’s exclusion in the wake of a second report from Canadian lawyer Richard McLaren released last month.
McLaren’s report, which was the second investigation commissioned by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), revealed more details on a widespread system of doping in which Russian sport leaders worked in conjunction with the government to subvert anti-doping rules and cover up positive tests.