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Whistle-blower Alleges Doping Cover-Up in Sochi Olympics

2/20/2026

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A whistle-blower accused Veronika Loginova, head of Russia’s antidoping agency, of involvement in a government-sponsored doping scheme tied to the 2014 Sochi Olympics.
The claims say she helped cover up drug-test results.
Loginova denied the accusations, saying she focused on educational programs during the Games.
World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) confirmed it received the tip and is investigating, noting that the claim lacked supporting evidence.

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Story summary

A whistle-blower accused Veronika Loginova, head of Russia’s antidoping agency, of involvement in a government-sponsored doping scheme tied to the 2014 Sochi Olympics.
The claims say she helped cover up drug-test results.
Loginova denied the accusations, saying she focused on educational programs during the Games.
World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) confirmed it received the tip and is investigating, noting that the claim lacked supporting evidence.