The review panel of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has permitted the Russian boxing team to compete at the Olympics, the International Boxing Association (AIBA) said on Thursday.
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As a result, WADA suggested that the International Olympic Committe, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and all international sports federations ban Russian athletes from all international sports competitions, including Rio 2016.
IOC President Thomas Bach announced on July 24 that Russian athletes, with the exception of track and field competitors, were allowed to participate in the 2016 Summer Olympics based on individual approval of each respective global sports federation or association.
The recently formed IOC Independent Panel is having a final say on the participation of particular Russian athletes in the Olympics, which kick off with promises of a spectacular opening ceremony in Rio de Janeiro on Friday night.
“This procedure will be under way and once it’s been completed the panel will publish its findings”.
Bach also once again defended the process of determining which athletes would be allowed to compete.
“The gun fight is raging here and there are a lot of people who are afraid to leave the house or take their children to school”, said one woman who lives in the slum, who asked not to be identified. However, the football icon is still unsure about taking on the task.
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“This is a very thorough, strict and clear procedure and you will see the results of the analysis and application of justice to ensure a level playing field at the Olympic Games”.
