COC says Russian team shouldn’t have flag at closing ceremonies

Posted: 10:00 AM CST Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018 Last Modified: 10:10 AM CST Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018

The COC’s president says it "would not be appropriate" for the Russian team to have its national flag restored for Sunday’s closing ceremonies of the Winter Olympics. Two Russian athletes tested positive for banned substances at the Games. Video provided by The Canadian Press

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The COC’s president says it “would not be appropriate” for the Russian team to have its national flag restored for Sunday’s closing ceremonies of the Winter Olympics. Two Russian athletes tested positive for banned substances at the Games.
Video provided by The Canadian Press