WADA says sanctions won't hit Russia's Euro games, CL final

World Anti-Doping has ncy has confirmed that Russia's hosting of European Championship soccer games next year won't be affected by recommendations it should be banned from hosting major events.

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WA's compliance review committee has proposed that rule as part of a pack of sanctions for Russia over alleged tampering with doping records. WA's executive board will vote on recommendation Dec. 9.

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WA spokesman James Fitzgerald tells Associated Press by email that "as regards UEFA, Euros is t a multi-sport major event or a world championship but rar a regional/continental single-sport event. So it is t affected by this recommendation."

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St. Petersburg is due to host four games, including a quarterfinal. city also holds Champions League final in 2021, ar event t covered by recommendations.

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