GENEVA -- With Russia's name banned from the next two Olympics, the country's team and athletes will be officially branded as "ROC," the International Olympic Committee said Friday.
The agreement of calling the team ROC avoids using the word "neutral," which WADA insisted must counter-balance any reference to the word "Russia" on uniforms or equipment. A piece of music to replace the Russian national anthem at medal ceremonies has not yet been agreed on. Russia is aiming to use "Katyusha," a patriotic Soviet-era folk song strongly identified with the fight against Nazi Germany in World War II.
The toughest stand against Russian cheating has been taken by the governing body of track, which requires Russians to compete as Authorized Neutral Athletes at world championships.
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