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Why was Russia suspended from competing at the Olympic Games in 2017?

  • State-sponsored doping scandal

  • Political reasons

  • Financial issues

  • Athlete misconduct

Answer

Russia was suspended from the Olympic Games in 2017 due to a state-sponsored doping scandal, which violated the principles of fair play and sportsmanship.
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