Russia will take tough measures against WADA functionaries involved in the removal of the national team, immediately after the Games. This was stated by the chairman of the Commission of the Federation Council on the protection of state sovereignty and prevention of interference in internal affairs Andrei Klimov. According to him, "bring to the surface" all those who are involved in the persecution of Russian sports. "There were people who, by their actions, led to the fact that tough measures were taken against our athletes. We need to bring them to clean water and take appropriate measures, "- quotes him the newspaper" Izvestia ". Klimov noted that sanctions will be taken immediately after the Olympics in South Korea, since now athletes should concentrate on competitions. Parliamentary sources confirmed this information and added that WADA officials will be prosecuted and forbidden to enter Russia. "This is about a dozen people whose activities need to be studied. Among them, there are citizens of the United States and Great Britain, "added one of the interlocutors. Klimov also pointed out that the anti-doping agency included representatives of countries that are members of NATO. In his opinion, this indicates the political nature of the measures taken against Russian athletes.

"I do not claim that each of them works as a secret agent of the alliance (NATO), but in practice, it turns out that way," he concluded.. The fact that WADA actions are of a political nature is sure and the President of Russia Vladimir Putin. He said that the persecution of Russian sports is an "absolutely staged and politically motivated decision".

Recall, in December, the IOC admitted the Russian national team to participate in the Olympics under the neutral flag. Games in Pyeongchang will be held from 9 to 25 February.