Facing allegations that Russia engages in extensive, state-sponsored doping, President Vladimir Putin on Nov. 11 called on sports officials to carry out an internal investigation - but said that clean athletes shouldn't be punished for the actions of those who take banned drugs.
Associated Press: Putin calls for investigation of Russian doping allegations
China's Liu Hong (R), China's Lu Xiuzhi and Ukraine's Lyudmyla Olyanovska celebrate after the final of the women's 20 kilometres race walk athletics event at the 2015 IAAF World Championships at the \"Bird's Nest\" National Stadium in Beijing on Aug. 28.
