Sports Arbiter Bans Russian Athletes From Using Flags, Anthem

The Court of Arbitration for Sports on December 17 banned Russia from using its name, flag, and anthem for the upcoming two years. Accused of manipulating their players' fitness database before the World Anti-Doping Agency in 2019, Russia will also refrain from holding any major championships for two years. However, Russian athletes will not be barred from participating in sporting events, including the Tokyo Olympics and the 2022 Winter Games