Bach defends IOC decision on Russia doping as 'justice'

International Olympic Committee holds an opening ceremony for its general assembly on Aug. 1, 2016, in Rio de Janeiro. IOC President Thomas Bach defended 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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