Russian President Vladimir Putin has condemned the recent decision by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) to impose a four-year ban on the country, stressing that it’s just a way to neutralize the strong competitors from Russia.
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Talking at the annual year-end press conference with media, Putin said the WADA restrictions contradict the Olympic charter and create obstacles to the development of sports by not allowing athletes from Russia to take part in international sporting events

“We have young girls in women’s figure skating, they are still kids.” Putin said, referring to the Russian figure skaters who have been dominating the sport.

“Do they have any connection to doping? Absolutely not! They are landing quadruple jumps, something that practically no other skaters are able do in women’s skating. So, now it’s possible to disqualify them, to get them off the ice. Do you think it will help to develop the sport? I don’t think so.”

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Source: RT