IOC selects panel to make final ruling on Russians for Rio Olympics

A three-strong International Olympic Committee will have the final say on Russian competitors' eligibility for this summer's Rio Games.

IOC selects panel to make final ruling on Russians for Rio Olympics

A three-strong International Olympic Committee will have the final say on Russian competitors' eligibility for this summer's Rio Games.

The IOC's executive board met this weekend to assess final preparations in the host city and also rule on the process for approving Russian athletes put forward by their sports' international federations (IFs).

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