IOC: Russia won't be completely banned from the Rio olympics

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The Inernational Olympic Commision has decided against complete ban on Russians from Rio Olympics.

The International Olympic Committee's ruling executive board met Sunday via teleconference to decide on sanctions following new allegations of a government-backed doping program involving Russian athletes in summer and winter sports.

Russia's track and field athletes have already been banned by the IAAF, the sport's governing body, a decision that was upheld Thursday by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

The World Anti-Doping agency and other anti-doping bodies have recommended a ban on Russia's entire team.

The IOC has said it would seek a balance between "collective punishment" and "individual justice."

Short of a complete ban, the IOC could let individual sports federations decide whether to allow Russian athletes in their events.

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