Olympics: The countries that have been banned from the Games
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Olympics: The countries that have been banned from the Games
This year, Russia will be banned from Tokyo 2020 because of systematic doping offences.They are by no means the first to face the ultimate Olympic sanction.From Germanyโs expulsion in the wake of two world wars to Afghanistan's suspension for refusing to allow female athletes to compete, here are the nations that never made it to the Olympic stadium.
The World Anti-Doping Agency launches an independent review after 23 Chinese swimmers were cleared to compete at Tokyo 2020 despite failing drug tests. BBC Sport
The World Anti-Doping Agency launches an independent review after 23 Chinese swimmers were cleared to compete at Tokyo 2020 despite failing drug tests. BBC Sport
Germany's far-right AfD party launched its EU election campaign amidst controversy, including the absence of its lead candidate due to an espionage-related arrest and declining poll ratings.
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On Saturday, the Social Democratic Party (SPD) launched its European election campaign in Hamburg, with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and lead candidate for the European elections Katarina Barley both in attendance.
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A far-right German politician will continue to run in the upcoming European parliamentary elections despite allegations that his advisor was spying for China. Sky News
The Tokyo 2020 Olympics are well underway in Japan, and while some athletes are already starting their return trips home due to strict COVID-19 measures, many inside and outside the athletes' village..
Dina Asher-Smith failed to qualify for the 100 metres final and Karriss Artingstall collected Team GBโs first confirmed boxing medal of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games with bronze in the womenโs..
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