While the Russian Athletics Federation has made progress toward verification criteria set out for reinstatement by the International Association of Athletics Federations, the country still has work to do before its track and field athletes can compete for their country internationally.
An IAAF taskforce that has been charged with helping RusAF meet those criteria since the country’s suspension in late 2015 gave an updated report at the IAAF Council meeting on Monday.
It recommended no change in Russia’s status, noting “some negative developments” since the council met in December.
The recommendation effectively prevents the Russian track and field team from competing at the world championships in August in London.