VOICED : Doping scandals tarnish image of Russian sport

The transcript discusses the ban of Russian athletes from the Rio Olympics due to state-run doping. It highlights the 2014 German documentary that exposed the scandal, leading to an investigation by the World Anti-Doping Agency. The investigation revealed state-sponsored doping, resulting in Russia's suspension from the Olympics. The transcript also covers reactions from the International Olympic Committee and Russian President Vladimir Putin, who commented on the impact of the ban on competition quality. Russian authorities are now calling for reforms to restore their sporting reputation.

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