Russia has had a number of doping scandals over the years, image via Getty Images
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Russia banned from international sport for four years due to doping

The World Anti-Doping Agency has announced a unanimous ban on Russia from all major international sporting events due to doping noncompliance. They made this announcement after they launched a large investigation into the Russian government's practices. The investigation found that the government was conspiring with athletes to begin a state-sponsored doping program.

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