Russia’s anti-doping scandal could jeopardize Olympic participation

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There may be fewer Russian athletes competing in Rio’s Summer Olympics. Several athletes embroiled in an anti-doping scandal face international hearings and potential bans.

The World Anti-Doping Agency or WADA added Russia to the list of non-compliant countries. It’s a move that could jeopardize Russia’s 2016 Olympic hopes. Some athletes are fighting back and threatening to sue over what they call slanderous claims.

Russia’s anti-doping agency is accused of allegedly coordinating with athletes, coaches, doctors and officials to use performance-enhancing drugs.

A government official confirmed the Russian Anti-Doping Agency will be overhauled rather than shut down over the scandal.

CCTV America’s Michelle Makori interviewed Mike Bako. He is the sports managing editor at DailyNational.com.

Russia's anti-doping scandal could jeopardize Olympic participation

There may be fewer Russian athletes competing in Rio's Summer Olympics. Several athletes embroiled in an anti-doping scandal face international hearings and potential bans. The World Anti-Doping Agency or WADA added Russia to the list of non-compliant countries. It's a move that could jeopardize Russia's 2016 Olympic hopes. Some athletes are fighting back and threatening to sue over what they call slanderous claims. Russia's anti-doping agency is accused of allegedly coordinating with athletes, coaches, doctors and officials to use performance-enhancing drugs. A government official confirmed the Russian Anti-Doping Agency will be overhauled rather than shut down over the scandal. CCTV America’s Michelle Makori interviewed Mike Bako. He is the sports managing editor at DailyNational.com