Live updates: Russia avoids blanket ban for Rio Olympics
Follow live updates and reaction after Russia avoided a blanket ban from the Rio Olympics following its doping scandal.
Seven Russian swimmers banned for Rio Olympics
The governing body of world swimming, FINA, has ruled that seven Russian athletes have been banned from the Rio Olympics for violating rules on doping, according to AP.
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Australia criticises IOC refusal to ban Russian athletes
The Australian government said Russia's participation in the Rio 2016 Games risks damaging the reputation of the Olympic movement.
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Rio Olympics: No blanket ban for Russian athletes
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has ruled out a total ban on Russian athletes after revelations of state-sanctioned doping.