Putin slams ‘discrimination’ of banned Olympic athletes

Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, smiles after Russia's pole vaulter Yelena Isinbayeva spoke at the Kremlin, in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, July 27, during a reception for the Russia's Olympics team. At least 105 athletes from the 387-strong Russian Olympic team have been barred from the Rio Games in connection with the country's doping scandal.
Photo by Associated Press.

Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, smiles after Russia's pole vaulter Yelena Isinbayeva spoke at the Kremlin, in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, July 27, during a reception for the Russia's Olympics team. At least 105 athletes from the 387-strong Russian Olympic team have been barred from the Rio Games in connection with the country's doping scandal.

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