Russia's Olympic chief quits
Russia's Olympic chief Stanislav Pozdnyakov said on Tuesday (Oct 15) he was stepping down to make way for the election of a replacement, citing "geopolitical challenges" facing Russian sport.
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Russia's Olympic chief Stanislav Pozdnyakov said on Tuesday (Oct 15) he was stepping down to make way for the election of a replacement, citing "geopolitical challenges" facing Russian sport.
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