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Russians to be Serenaded by Tchaikovsky Music at Olympics After Anthem Ban

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks at a gala concert of the winners of the 15th International Tchaikovsky Competition in…

Russian Olympic medal winners in Tokyo this year and at the 2022 Beijing Games will be serenaded by Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s music, the country’s Olympic committee said on Thursday, as their national anthem is banned because of doping offenses.

Russian athletes are barred from competing at major international events, including the Olympics, under the country’s flag and with their anthem until 2022 following a ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) late last year.

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