Anti-doping hunter calls for Russia to be banned from the Olympics

“WADA must become stricter and enforce full restrictions on the participation of Russian athletes in the Olympic Games,” said Tygart, who became known for the conviction of former cycling star Lance Armstrong. The sanctions recommendations of the responsible WADA commission are inadequate, “particularly in view of the deception by the sports system, which is controlled by the Russian government. It is time for the harshest punishment possible.”

Only a resolute response has a chance of “getting attention in Russia, changing behavior and protecting the clean athletes competing in Tokyo,” the statement continued: “Russia continues to place itself above the world Anti-doping rules, kicks clean athletes in the stomach, stabs WADA in the eyes - and gets away with it again and again.”

The responsible body of the World Anti-Doping Agency WADA recommended on Monday that Russia be banned for four years due to extensive doping misconduct. The WADA Executive Committee will make a final decision on the punishment on December 9th.

If the proposals are approved, Russia would not be allowed to take part in any sporting competitions or host any major sporting events for four years, and Russian officials would be banned from all major competitions such as world championships for the same period. However, individual athletes are allowed to start as neutral athletes after a thorough examination. However, according to WADA, the sanctions will have no impact on the 2020 European Football Championship.

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Anti-doping hunter calls for Russia to be banned from the Olympics

The top US anti-doping hunter Travis Tygart has clearly called for Russia to be completely banned from the Olympics.

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