IOC seeks ‘legal options’ of possible total ban on Russian team from Rio Olympics

‘The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is exploring legal options regarding the possibility of introducing a blanket ban on Russia competing at next month’s Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. However, it will also weigh up the legal right for the athletes to compete.
The IOC stopped short of issuing an outright ban, saying aside from exploring all legal avenues, it would also take into account a ruling from the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), which is set to rule on whether Russian track and field athletes will be allowed to compete at this summer’s games.
The IOC “will explore the legal options with regard to a collective ban of all Russian athletes for the Olympic Games 2016 versus the right to individual justice. ‘
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