Russia to appeal four-year WADA doping ban at Court of Arbitration for Sport

Russia has confirmed it will appeal the four-year doping sanctions set by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).

The country's anti-doping agency RUSADA said on Thursday it will appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, the Russian news agency Tass are reporting.

RUSADA said it disagrees with WADA's sanctions, which would ban Russia's colours and anthem from events such as the Olympics and World Cup.