VOICED : Rusia saborea su revancha tras victoria sobre el COI en el TAS

VOICED : Rusia saborea su revancha tras victoria sobre el COI en el TAS

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Russia celebrated a partial victory over the International Olympic Committee as the Court of Arbitration for Sport (TASS) lifted lifetime bans on 28 of 43 Russian athletes accused of state-sponsored doping at the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics. Moscow aims to send as many athletes as possible to the Pyeongchang Winter Games in South Korea, starting February 9. TASS confirmed the athletes' eligibility, but the Russian Olympic Committee awaits the IOC's official decision. The IOC warned that lifting the bans does not guarantee participation in Pyeongchang. Previously, 169 Russian athletes deemed clean were allowed to compete under the Olympic flag.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the decision made by the Tribunal Arbitral del Deporte (TASS) regarding Russian athletes?

They upheld the lifetime suspensions for all athletes.

They annulled the lifetime suspensions for 28 athletes.

They banned all Russian athletes from future Olympics.

They confirmed doping allegations against all athletes.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Moscow's goal concerning the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics?

To boycott the event entirely.

To send the maximum number of athletes possible.

To host the event in Russia instead.

To compete under a different flag.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did TASS confirm about the Russian athletes?

They are banned from all future events.

They are clean and deserve to participate.

They have been found guilty of doping.

They will compete under the Russian flag.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action will the Russian Olympic Committee take following the TASS decision?

They will host their own winter games.

They will withdraw all athletes from the Olympics.

They will send a letter to the International Olympic Committee.

They will appeal the decision.

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30 sec • 1 pt

What does the annulment of penalties mean for the Russian athletes?

It means they are banned from all future events.

It guarantees automatic participation in Pyeongchang.

It allows them to compete under the Russian flag.

It does not guarantee automatic participation in Pyeongchang.