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Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko speaks during a news conference in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2015. Mutko said doping has been yet another try to paint Russia as a villain, and dismissed any claims that the government was involved in doping cover-ups. Instead, he suggested that athletes should take personal responsibility for the breach of sports regulations. (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin)

Russian loses 2008 Olympic high jump bronze in doping case

Associated Press

French President Francois Hollande, left, poses with International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach, after Bach received an Olympic flag from the 1924 Olympics games during a meeting at the Elysee Palace in Paris, Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016. Paris, which last hosted the Olympics in 1924, is competing against Budapest, Rome and Los Angeles for the games. (AP Photo/Kamil Zihnioglu, Pool)

IOC president ‘impressed’ by Paris 2024 bid

By SAMUEL PETREQUIN - Associated Press

FILE - In this file photo dated Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016, Ireland's Steven Donnelly, fights Algeria's Zohir Kedache during a men's welterweight 69-kg boxing match at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has sanctioned three boxers Wednesday Sept. 28, 2016, including Donnelly, issuing &quot;severe reprimands&quot; for violating the rules that prohibit betting on fights at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. None of the boxers won medals and the IOC says &quot;there was no intent to manipulate any event.&quot; (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, FILE)

IOC sanctions 3 boxers for betting on fights at Rio Olympics

By STEPHEN WILSON - Associated Press

Asia Olympic leaders back idea to include Oceania athletes

Associated Press

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks at the Kremlin, in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, July 27, 2016 during a reception for the Russia's Olympics team. (AP Photo/Alexander Zemlianichenko) ** FILE **

Sports court confirms Russia ban from Rio Paralympics

By Graham Dunbar - Associated Press

Brazilian judo gold medalist Rafaela Silva is given a hero's welcome as she rides a fire truck into the Cidade de Deus "City of God" slum in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, Aug. 22, 2016. Silva who grew up in the violent, poverty stricken slum, won special mention from IOC president Thomas Bach, saying she's an inspiration across the world." (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

Rio’s Olympics hangover a warning for future potential hosts

By Deron Snyder

A security official stands guard ahead of a men's preliminary volleyball match between Cuba and Iran at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

A week into Rio games, problems are widespread

By Stephen Wilson - Associated Press

Russian state TV likened Michael Phelps' adoption of the Chinese practice of "cupping" to doping on Monday, Aug. 8, 2016. (YouTube, Россия 24)

Michael Phelps’ cupping sessions likened to meldonium doping by Russian state TV

By Douglas Ernst - The Washington Times

Russia's Beslan Mudranov celebrates after he wins the men's 60-kg judo competition at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Saturday, Aug. 6, 2016. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)

AP Interview: Bach to continue push for Olympic doping bans

By STEPHEN WILSON - Associated Press

Australia's delegation head Kitty Chiller, right, and boxer Daniel Lewis listen to questions during a press conference in the Olympic Park in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday, July 25, 2016. The head of the Australian delegation says that despite a delay of several days she expects her delegation to move into the athletes village on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana)

LA Mayor: Trump victory could turn off IOC voters to ‘24 bid

By STEPHEN WILSON - Associated Press

USOC leader defends stance on Russian doping

By EDDIE PELLS - Associated Press

A boxer warms up in a training area in Riocentro ahead of the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2016. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

The Latest: Yulia Efimova’s status still uncertain for Rio

Associated Press

FILE - In this Friday, July 29, 2016 file photo, members of the Russian Olympic delegation line up to board a bus after arriving at the Rio de Janeiro International Airport to compete at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The IOC approved the entry of 271 Russian athletes for the Rio de Janeiro Olympics on Thursday, Aug. 4 meaning 70 percent of the country's original team will compete in the games after the scandal over state-sponsored doping. (AP Photo/Leo Correa, File)

IOC approves entry of 271 Russian athletes for Rio Games

By Stephen Wilson - Associated Press

President Bush poses for photos with the U.S. women's softball team, including Jennie Finch, back row right, as he greets members of the U.S. Olympic team prior to the opening ceremony for the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Friday, Aug. 8, 2008. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

IOC approves return of baseball, softball to 2020 Olympic Games

By Jessie Fox - The Washington Times

Jennie Finch and the U.S. softball team have beaten opponents by a combined score of 53-1 during these Olympics. (Getty Images)

Olympics considering returning softball in 2020

By Jessie Fox - The Washington Times

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach arrives for the IOC Executive Board Meeting ahead of the 2016 Summer Olympics on July 30, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Pascal Le Segretain/Pool Photo via AP)

Thomas Bach defends IOC handling of Russian doping scandal

By Stephen Wilson - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 7, 2014 file photo the Russian and the Olympic flags wave during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. Olympic leaders met Tuesday, June 21, 2016 to consider further steps to crack down on doping ahead of the games in Rio de Janeiro in the wake of the ban on Russian track and field athletes. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, file)

IOC leaders stop short of complete ban on Russians from Rio

By Graham Dunbar and Stephen Wilson - Associated Press

The Olympics rings are seen on a fence in front of the Russian Olympic Committee building in Moscow, Russia, Sunday, July 24, 2016. (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin)

International Olympic Committee rules against total Russia ban

By Bradford Richardson - The Washington Times

Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko speaks during a news conference in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2015. Mutko said doping has been yet another try to paint Russia as a villain, and dismissed any claims that the government was involved in doping cover-ups. Instead, he suggested that athletes should take personal responsibility for the breach of sports regulations. (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin)

Russia loses appeal against Olympic track and field ban

By Stephen Wilson - Associated Press

In this Tuesday, April 5, 2016 file photo the stadium which will host some 2018 World Cup matches, under construction in St.Petersburg, Russia. Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday, July 18, 2016, has ordered officials in St. Petersburg to speed up construction of a trouble-plagued stadium, which is scheduled to host matches during the 2018 World Cup, including a semifinal. (AP Photo/Dmitri Lovetsky, file)

IOC edict sharpens scrutiny on Russia as 2018 World Cup host

By ROB HARRIS - Associated Press