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How will World Anti-Doping Agency decision on Russia impact International Olympic Committee?

The World Anti-Doping Agency dealt a blow Thursday to Russia’s hopes of competing at next year’s Winter Olympics by refusing to reinstate the country’s suspended anti-doping operation. Time_Sports

Just months before the Winter Olympics, the World Anti-Doping Agency has said Russia has not done enough to police doping in sport.

The International Olympic Committee, meanwhile, faces a looming decision on whether Russian athletes should compete in the Games amid calls to ban the country outright.

One would be forgiven for the déjà vu lingering from last summer.