This is a kick in the balls to Russia's ego. Does this really change anything from a fans perspective if the "clean" Russian athletes are still competing?
Everyone will just use the neutral flag / medal count as a substitute for Russia. I'll still cheer against the ...ov's as usual.
In a weird way, I'm almost thankful that the NHL withdrawal and Russian doping scandal are happening at this time. It will probably add fuel to the anti Calgary Olympic bid position, or at worst, provide the Calgary committee with a strong bargaining chip to make the Olympics more equitable for the host city.
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