ZURICH — The International Olympic Committee said on Dec.22 it had banned 11 Russian athletes for life after they committed doping offences at the 2014 Sochi winter games.
Voice of America: IOC bans 11 Russian winter athletes for life for Sochi 2014 doping
This file photo taken on Feb.23, 2014 shows an Olympic Games flag and a Russian flag waving during the closing ceremony of the winter Olympics in Sotchi.