Russian athlete in possible doping case

PYEONGCHANG: A Russian athlete at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics has committed a “possible violation of anti-doping rules”, the team’s spokesman told Russian media on Sunday.

“Today the headquarters of our delegation received an official notice from the IOC regarding a possible violation of anti-doping rules,” Konstantin Vybornov, spokesman for the Olympic Athletes from Russia, was quoted as saying.

“We are not naming the athlete or the discipline until the B probe opening results, which are expected within approximately 24 hours.” Vybornov was not immediately available to confirm the statement, which was carried by several Russian media including the TASS news agency.