Here's why Russia is going by a different name for Olympic competition.
, “very likely the most extensive state-sponsored doping program since the notorious East German regime of the 1970s.”
The colors of the Russian flag are allowed on uniforms, but athletes cannot display a Russian flag or other national symbols on their clothes, equipment or other personal items at any official event venues. Certain officials from the Russian government are banned from these events unless extended a special invitation by the head of state of a host nation.
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