The World Anti-Doping Agency announced Wednesday from Colorado Springs, Colorado, that Russia is among six countries whose anti-doping agencies have been suspended due to non-compliance.
Joining Russia as nations who have been declared non-compliant by the WADA are Argentina, Andorra, Israel, Bolivia and Ukraine. The WADA added Brazil, Belgium, France, Greece, Mexico and Spain are countries on the compliance watch list.
Sports Illustrated's Chris Chavez notes what could lie ahead for those the WADA is monitoring ahead of the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil:
Brazil, Belgium, France, Greece, Mexico & Spain on WADA "watch list".