Bach defends IOC decision on Russia doping as 'justice'

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach speaks at the opening ceremony of the IOC general assembly on Aug. 1, 2016, in Rio de Janeiro, using the opportunity to again defend the body's decision to allow Russian athletes to take part as "justice." The IOC has decided not to ban the entire Russian team from the Rio Olympics which starts on Aug. 5 (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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