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Maybe this is new information that was revealed this year then, because I distinctly remember watching an interview with Stepanova/Bukin last season before one of their competitions where they were saying they still did not have the faintest idea as to why they were banned. Competing at the Olympics was their goal and biggest dream and so just simply "not being invited" without being given any reason why was/is perhaps the most painful thing about the whole ordeal. They didn't even know what allegations they were fighting against. If they'd been given a reason, maybe they could have done something to prove their innocence, but at least to my knowledge they don't know to this day why they weren't invited. Definitely feel free to correct me if I'm wrong though, because I'd love to know the reason myself.
Like I said, this is only what I've read during or short after the Olympics. I don't know, and sadly never will, what really happened and who said what for what reason. Just wanted to relay that piece of info, whether it be true or not.
Tbh, I don't care either, cause like I said, even if that was true, it is utter rubbish.
I'm just eternally furious about WADA's and the IOC's decision last year and the same goes for now. I wish I had the money to go to one of the mega events to support any Russian athletes participating.