The All-Russian Athletics Federation (ARAF) president Dmitry Shlyakhtin talks to the media. Athletics - Russian Athletics Cup - Meteor Stadium, Zhukovsky, Russia, 21/7/16. REUTERS/Tatyana Makeyeva Picture Supplied by Action Images
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Russia's Sports Ministry on Friday denied accusations made by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) that the Russian state had covered up a doping programme for its sports people.
A WADA report released on Friday said more than 1,000 Russian athletes competing in summer, winter and paralympic sport were involved in or benefited from an institutional conspiracy to conceal positive doping tests.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
