Here’s this week’s update on sports around the world
OLYMPICS
Russia is awaiting a report of a review on their alleged state sponsored doping program, but the International Olympic Committee and International Association of Athletics Federation have already extended the ban on Russian athletes. Learn more about what implications could come from the report due Friday, 12/9/16.
The IAAF votes unanimously to extend Russia's ban from international athletics for state-sponsored doping: https://t.co/sUytuwO3XZ pic.twitter.com/TYOc9MFDlr
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) December 1, 2016
While the extended ban is bad news for Russian athletes, South Korea would be happy to have Russia’s athletes compete for them during the 2018 Winter Games. Yep, South Korea is offering citizenship to foreign athletes!
FORMULA 1
German Formula 1 racer, Nico Rosberg, has retired…which means his job is available. If you’d like to apply for it, details are below.
Anyone fancy a job?
Mercedes have put out a job advert for Nico Rosberg's position.
More: https://t.co/Qjdb4wDPRU pic.twitter.com/ahl55vnsMW
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) December 8, 2016
CHESS
Russia’s Sergey Karjakin lost the FIDE World Chess Championship to Norway’s Magnus Carlesen, after multiple tie breakers. Watch live coverage or highlights below.
