All samples had to be collected by foreign-based organizations and sent abroad for processing, reducing the scrutiny on many Russian athletes. MOSCOW—After almost two years under suspension, the Russian anti-doping agency wants to show it’s capable of cleaning up a tainted sports scene. A lot of work has been done.”The agency hasn’t formally been reinstated by the World Anti-Doping Agency — and won’t be unless Russia’s government admits at least some level of culpability in past doping cover-ups. Still, it’s functioning largely on its own, though must provide information constantly to officials from WADA and the British anti-doping agency, which is tasked with helping the reforms. Besides that, the International Olympic Committee has set up two commissions looking into past Russian doping, and the country’s participation in next year’s Winter Olympics is not yet confirmed.

Source: thestar August 18, 2017 14:48 UTC