IOC extended sanction against Russia over doping scandal

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) as extended sanction against Russia over doping scandal until further notice.


On July IOC first imposed sanctions on Russia over Richard McLaren's report for World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). 

The revelations led to the exclusion of more than 100 Russian athletes from Rio Olympics and the whole Russian team from Paralympics.

IOC executive board decide to extend sanctions against Russia until further notice. This came two days before McLaren's full report released.