Statement by the International Paralympic Committee for doping case

“We are truly shocked, appalled and deeply saddened at the extent of the state sponsored doping programme implemented in Russia ahead of Sochi 2014. The findings of the McLaren report mark a very dark day for sport. The IPC will now analyse the report’s findings in detail to evaluate what impact they have on the Paralympic Movement and Para Sport.

The Board will discuss the findings of the report and decide what relevant action needs to be taken to protect clean athletes competing in Paralympic sport. This may include provisional measures and sanctions with regards to the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.”