Doping ban overturned for some Russian athletes
By Reuters
01 February 2018 |
4:06 pm
The world's highest tribunal for sport has upheld the appeals of 28 Russian athletes, although it's yet unclear if they'll compete in the upcoming Winter Olympics.
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