THE STORY
In 2015, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) released a report alleging that Russia operated a state-sponsored doping program from 2011 to 2015, involving over 1,000 athletes across multiple sports. The report implicated the Russian Ministry of Sport and security services in facilitating and concealing these activities, leading to widespread bans and Olympic exclusions for Russian athletes.
TEAMS / PEOPLE:
Russian Athletics Federation
WHY IT MATTERS
This scandal exposed systemic doping practices within Russian sports, resulting in significant sanctions and prompting global reforms in anti-doping enforcement.