Rio medals devalued! Absence of Russian stars hurts 2016 Olympic Games: Vladimir Putin
President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday the absence of top Russian competitors will "markedly lower" next month`s Rio Games, as he met competitors set for Brazil and those barred over state-run doping.
Jul 27, 2016, 21:36 PM IST
Vladimir Putin defends Maria Sharapova, says banned drug meldonium not `doping`
Since tennis star Maria Sharapova admitted last month that she tested positive for meldonium at the Australian Open.
Apr 14, 2016, 18:26 PM IST