Russian President Vladimir Putin loves to win—and seems willing to do anything to achieve it. However, the cheating and lies have finally caused some negative consequences: a ban from the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea.
The International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach made the announcement today in light of the findings from an investigation by government-backed doping at the 2014 games. BBC reports:
The Russian Olympic Committee has been suspended but the IOC said it will invite Russian clean athletes to compete in February under the name "Olympic Athlete from Russia (OAR)".
Despite repeated Russian denials, the Schmid report has found evidence of "the systemic manipulation of the anti-doping rules and system" which back up previous allegations of government involvement in cheating in the run up to and during the Winter Olympics almost four years ago.
Bach said: "This should draw a line under this damaging episode and serve as a catalyst for a more effective anti-doping system led by Wada."