The International Olympic Committee ruled against barring Russia from the Summer Olympics but did approve measures that could reduce the number of Russian athletes participating. The decision came in response to allegations of widespread state-sponsored doping in Russian sports.

News Alert Sun., Jul. 24, 2016 10:07 a.m.     IOC decides against complete ban on Russian team from Rio Olympics The International Olympic Committee ruled against barring Russia from the Summer Olympics but did approve measures that could reduce the number of Russian athletes participating. The decision came in response to allegations of widespread state-sponsored doping in Russian sports. Read more » Advertisement You are signed up for the following breaking news alerts: Technology | National | World | Entertainment | Politics | Health/Science/Environment | Economy/Business | Sports. You are signed up for the following local (DC/MD/VA) news alerts: Local Commuter | Local Other News | Local Crime/Safety | Local Business | Local Weather | Local Politics. You received this email because you signed up for breaking news alerts. For additional free email alerts and newsletters, or to manage your alerts/newsletters, click here. We respect your privacy. If you believe that this email has been sent to you in error, or you no longer wish to receive email from The Washington Post, click here. Contact us for help. ©2016 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071