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Russia claims victory with loopholes in Olympic sanctions

by James Ellingworth
| December 17, 2020 10:33 AM

Russian sports officials were in an upbeat mood Thursday after finding crucial loopholes in the decision to ban the country from using its name, flag and anthem at the next two Olympics.

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