New Leader for Russian Olympics
(ATR) Stanislav Pozdnyakov will succeed Alexander Zhukov as President of the Russian Olympic Committee.
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Monday Memo: Russia Olympics Election, South American Games
(ATR) This week: New Russian Olympic Committee prez…2026 World Cup report delay...South American elite compete.
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Zhukov Bids Farewell to IOC
(ATR) Alexander Zhukov says goodbye to Thomas Bach and IOC officials ahead of Russian NOC election.
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ATR First: Russia Set to Lose IOC Member
ATR understands that Alexander Zhukov will not run again for Russian Olympic Committee presidency, relinquishing his IOC roles.
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Russia Clears Delegation to Go to PyeongChang
(ATR) The Russian Olympic Assembly released a statement saying athletes were free to compete in PyeongChang.
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Putin Gives Green Light to Neutral Russian Athletes
(ATR) Vladimir Putin says Russia will not boycott the PyeongChang 2018 Olympics.
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Zhukov First to Feel IOC Wrath
(ATR) The ROC President apologizes. The IOC suspends. ATR Editor Ed Hula reports from Lausanne.
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Putin Aide Urges Calm Over Russian Olympic Ban
(ATR) The spokesman for the Russian President says talks will take place with the IOC.
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Kocijancic Elected Permanent Head of European Olympic Committees
(ATR) Also: Thomas Bach delivers speech about upcoming IOC EB decision on Russian team in PyeongChang.
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WADA Tests Russia Doping Reforms
(ATR) Russian sports leaders arrive in Seoul to defend a place for Russia at the 2018 Winter Olympics and Paralympics.
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