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Kremlin says hopes investigation into
doping case will clear athlete
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[February 21, 2018]
MOSCOW
(Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Wednesday it hopes an investigation into
the case of a Russian curler who tested positive for doping at the
ongoing Winter Olympics would clear the athlete's name. |
Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympics – Mixed Doubles Bronze Medal Match -
Olympic Athletes from Russia v Norway - Gangneung Curling Center -
Gangneung, South Korea – February 13, 2018 - Alexander Krushelnitsky, an
Olympic athlete from Russia, sweeps. Picture taken February 13, 2018.
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A hearing in the case of Alexander
Krushelnitsky, who tested positive for the banned substance
meldonium, has yet to be scheduled at the Court of Arbitration
for Sport (CAS).
"Let's keep up hope that this investigation will help
rehabilitate him. For now, a fact is a fact," Kremlin spokesman
Dmitry Peskov said on a call with reporters.
The Russian Olympic delegation in Pyeongchang, South Korea, has
launched an investigation into the case.
(Reporting by Max Rodionov; Writing by Polina Ivanova; Editing
by Raissa Kasolowsky)
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