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

The World Anti-Doping has agency 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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WADA's compliance review committee has proposed that rule as part of a package of sanctions for Russia over alleged tampering with doping records. WADA's executive board will vote on the recommendation Dec. 9.

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WADA spokesman James Fitzgerald tells The Associated Press by email that "as regards UEFA, the Euros is not a multi-sport major event or a world championship but rather a regional/continental single-sport event. So it is not affected by this recommendation."

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St. Petersburg is due to host four games, including a quarterfinal. The city also holds the Champions League final in 2021, another event not covered by the recommendations.

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