Olympics: Russia possibly disqualified from Pyeongchang (UPD: IOC Suspends Team Russia)

[Asnito]

I just find it hilarious for Americans to lecture anyone on steroids and doping.

Lance Armstrong conned the world for years

And if his last name was Armstrongov he would still be known as the only 7 time TDF champion with major Russian politicians saying that it was a western conspiracy to discredit him.

Also if the equivalent of a US District Attorney tried to investigate him there would be a another story about those mysterious Russian gunman that kill anybody who exposes corruption and never seem to be caught.

As somebody who follows professional cycling the top 30 riders were all doped out of their minds. Credit to the people of integrity that exposed it.

 

[TheSituation]

What amazes me is in 2017, a time in human history with the freest flow of information. The Internet, alternative media, social media, independent journalists people still just swallow the fake news media without even thinking to question it.

So what is this fake news???

 

[Urbanskog]

Russia Hockey Suffers A Blow With Suspension From 2018 Winter Olympics


I wonder is Ovechkin and Kucherov will ditch the NHL

I have no idea why would they ditch the NHL.

 

[Hennessy]

What amazes me is in 2017, a time in human history with the freest flow of information. The Internet, alternative media, social media, independent journalists people still just swallow the fake news media without even thinking to question it.

Oh, don't even.

 

[Taro Tsujimoto]

Who would take Russia's place if there is a boycott?

IMO, it should go to the highest ranked team in the current IIHF World Ranking that's not (currently) in the tournament.

For the men, that would be Belarus, and for the women, Germany.

 

[Urbanskog]

IMO, it should go to to the highest ranked team in the current IIHF World Ranking that's not (currently) in the tournament.

For the men, that would be Belarus, and for the women, Germany.

Belarus would be a fun substitution, provided that KHL participates, as they don't have a single player in the NHL and would have close to the best team they could possibly have.

 

[Jussi]

The US have a pretty dark history of doping in track and field...Marion Jones, Justin Gatlin, Tyson Gay, Inika McPherson, is the names I can find easily, but Im pretty sure there is more.

In the eighties there were probably plenty too, who never got caught because of less effective controlls. Though maybe more or less all athletes was doped in some way back then. Of course even earlier doping was legal, more or less.

No one is denying that for example American athletes are doping but they're individuals. Let's be reality, one of the political parties would raise hell if the government spent money on doping up athletes.

 

[Jablkon]

you tell me, his sponsor was the US postal service. No no no, nothing fishy there

Jesus, Amstrong was charged by USADA. Entire Mclaren report is about russian laboratory being infiltrated. Have you ever even try to find out what accusation were made by IOC?

 

[Jussi]

you tell me, his sponsor was the US postal service. No no no, nothing fishy there

 

[Jussi]

What amazes me is in 2017, a time in human history with the freest flow of information. The Internet, alternative media, social media, independent journalists people still just swallow the fake news media without even thinking to question it.

This has to be irony.

 

[Confucius]

Russia cheats, who knew?

 

[Zippy316]

What does this mean for KHL participation?

Are they going to just ban all of their players from participating?

 

[KrejciMVP]

What does this mean for KHL participation?

Are they going to just ban all of their players from participating?

Ya. The Olympics died today

 

[Not Sure]

you tell me, his sponsor was the US postal service. No no no, nothing fishy there

Really????

 

[Zippy316]

Ya. The Olympics died today

I'd honestly be more excited/interesting if the KHL does ban their players.

It's basically going to be a level playing field for every team.

 

[Xokkeu]

Wjc is alive and kicking

Uhhh yeah okay

 

[nickp91]

What a disastrous few months for Olympic Hockey

 

[Atas2000]

My light reading on this, is that the punishment is heavy, not because of the Doping, which is really bad, but because Russia tampered with samples at an IOC facility.

Which is a lie based on a lie by a lier. That's how things are done in the West, right?

ot trouble here. We knew it all along. f the international community doesn'tneed Olympics, so be it. I have no interest in the even in it's current state since 2016. Go watch your meaninglessgames of waht?

 

[ovikovy817]

Because those were just the athletes trying to cheat, there was no FBI replacing their urine samples. The whole point is to punish the state- organized and sponsored doping system

Did you listen to Bach press conference? Schmidt said that there is no proof that russian governement was involed

 

[ovikovy817]

But dont you think that if that report has 180 pages, there should be some official Russia statement towards this? Report specifically described that system. No one even from russian politics was so arogant to say to IOC that its just their imagination without any proves. Sorry but how can you just call it fake western investigation?

McLaren himself claims that the only source he has is Rodchenkov, a guy known for mental health problem

 

[Maple Leaf]

Good hopefully it is an eternal ban

 

[Jablkon]

McLaren himself claims that the only source he has is Rodchenkov, a guy known for mental health problem

Then you probably have worst lawyers ever. Dont know what to say....

I really doubt if RUSADA was infiltrated, only one guy who is connected to WADA is that Rodchenkov when WADA is central agency. And no, he mentioned one more guy plus others who are under confidentiality. And that makes very sence based on previous sentence.

Still thx for response. First post without russophobia statement getting at least closer.

 

[KrejciMVP]

Good hopefully it is an eternal ban

Afraid of playing the Russians in hockey? I don't blame u. Kucherov would dominate your sorry afraid team

 

[sandysan]

Afraid of playing the Russians in hockey? I don't blame u. Kucherov would dominate your sorry afraid team

Yeah someone has to play in the consilation round.

No one fears an aspirational bronze medalist.

 

[Zybalto]

Wow.....


Russian Deputy Prime Minister Vitaly Mutko has been banned for life from attending the games. He's the guy in charge of the 2018 World Cup. If Russia want to have any credibility there, he has to resign.

Staggering amount of evidence in this case. No excuses, no "everyone does it"...because they dont.......and if you think they do, youre beyond help. If Russia wants to maintain credibility in the sporting world, they need to fire some folks.

Sad day to be a Russian sports fan.