The repercussions of Russia's alleged athletic doping scandal may be reaching their apex. Anti-doping officials are reportedly requesting that the nation be prohibited from participating at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
On Saturday, Rebecca R. Ruiz of the New York Times reported at least 20 athlete groups and 10 national anti-doping organizations are expected to implore Olympic organizers to ban Russia from the Summer Games. According to Ruiz, those efforts could begin as early as Monday.
Among the countries that have joined the cause are the United States, Canada, Spain, Switzerland, Germany and Japan, per Ruiz.