Could Vitaly Mutko be leaving? The Russian Minister of Sports announced that he would resign if the suspension of Russian athletics was extended in the coming weeks to other disciplines and the Rio Games were held without the presence of a delegation from his country. An unlikely scenario less than 40 days before the opening of the Olympics. Vitaly Mutko, in addition to his ministerial portfolio, chairs the Russian Football Federation.
— Published June 28, 2016
