With top Olympics officials expected imminently to announce a punishment for Russia over its elaborate sports doping scheme, the whistle-blower who played a central role in the illicit program said he was in favor of allowing Russian athletes who can establish their innocence to compete under a neutral flag at the coming Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea.
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New York Times: Whistle-blower on doping says neutral flag for Russia Is fair option
Ukraine's Valj Semerenko (R) competes in the 2x6 + 2x7,5 mixed relay event at the IBU World Championships Biathlon competition in Oslo Holmenkollen, on March 3, 2016.
