Russian Olympic chief calls on athletes to stay away from banned coaches - TASS


FILE PHOTO: Banned Russian athletics coach Valery Volkov runs a training session at a university track in Moscow, Russia September 7, 2018. Picture taken September 7, 2018. REUTERS/Staff

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia's Olympic chief on Thursday urged athletes to steer clear of coaches banned for doping after Reuters reported that two athletics coaches and one doctor serving doping suspensions were still working with athletes.

"We need changes in the minds of athletes, coaches and all those involved in athletics training," Russian Olympic Committee President Stanislav Pozdnyakov said in comments carried by TASS news agency.

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