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— February 22, 2016

A book that will never see the light of day

Disturbing revelation. According to the Sunday Times, the former head of the Russian anti-doping agency (RUSADA), Nikita Kamaev, who died suddenly last week while practicing alpine skiing, had plans... Read more "

— February 15, 2016

Disappearance of an outcast

The news is announced by the Tass agency: Nikita Kamayev, the former head of the Russian anti-doping agency (RUSADA), died very suddenly at the age of 50. He would have... Read more "

— February 15, 2016

The path to redemption

The Russian Athletics Federation is not slowing down. As the IAAF taskforce begins its third visit to Russia this Monday, February 15, a first version of... Read more "

— February 11, 2016

The British get involved

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has entrusted British experts with the task of conducting tests on Russian athletes from now on. The Russian organization responsible for the fight against doping, RUSADA, being... Read more "

— January 29, 2016

Balakhnichev before the CAS

Valentin Balakhnichev, the former president of the Russian Athletics Federation, former treasurer of the IAAF, does not intend to devote the rest of his days to cultivating his apple trees. He announced to... Read more "

— January 27, 2016

Second IAAF visit

The return to normal continues in Russia. The second visit of the IAAF expert group took place earlier this week in Moscow. Visit... Read more "

— January 22, 2016

The anti-doping agency leaves

The Russian anti-doping agency (Rusada) is no longer an empty shell. Vitaliy Mutko, the Russian Minister of Sports, explained this to the Tass agency: work has partially resumed there. Looking forward to... Read more "

— January 21, 2016

First figures for Rio

The Athletics Federation is still suspended by the IAAF, but Vitaliy Mutko, the Russian Minister of Sports, anticipates a strong participation of his country in the Rio Games. " We are preparing... Read more "

— January 12, 2016

A “frank and open” visit

This was to be expected: the first day of the IAAF taskforce's visit to Russia took place in a climate described by international experts as "franc... Read more "

— December 28, 2015

The young people most affected

Uplifting. According to the former head of the Russian anti-doping agency (RUSADA), Ramil Khabriev, around 40% of anti-doping rule violations in Russia are observed in the youth categories. A... Read more "