CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Due to widespread violations of anti-doping regulations, including an attempt to sabotage ongoing investigations by the manipulation of computer data, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) in 2019 banned the Russian Federation from all major sporting events-including the Olympic Games-for four years.

Detailed explanation-2: -Russia’s two-year ban from international sports was among the most severe the World Anti-Doping Agency has given to a country, but with the ban set to lift Dec.

Detailed explanation-3: -The punishment, initially for four years, barred Russia from entering teams in international competitions and from bidding for or hosting them. The Russian flag and national anthem were no longer allowed at events, and some Russian sports officials were barred from attending them.

Detailed explanation-4: -Russian athletes involved in most doping cases in Olympic history, with 46 medals stripped from athletes. The International Olympic Committee has revoked a total of 149 medals due to doping violations in its history, with Russian athletes involved in the most cases.

Detailed explanation-5: -In 2019, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) banned Russia from international sports competitions for four years after the country was found to be running a years-long, state-sponsored doping scheme.