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Russia says Sochi doping report requires fuller investigation

The Russian national flag (R) and the Olympic flag are seen during the closing ceremony for the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, Russia, February 23, 2014. REUTERS/Jim Young/File Photo

MOSCOW (Reuters) - The Russian Olympic committee said on Tuesday that allegations in a World Anti-Doping Agency report on doping among Russian competitors at the Sochi Olympics required fuller investigation because they were so serious.

The committee added in a statement that it was ready to provide full assistance in such an investigation.

Reporting by Polina Devitt; editing by Christian Lowe

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