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Olympics: Olympic movement divided as Russia escapes blanket doping ban

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International Olympic Committee's decision not to ban Russia from the Rio Games over state-run doping on Sunday has divided international sports leaders with the opening ceremony 12 days away.

The decision sparked an immediate backlash from groups that had demanded bold action against cheating.

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