See Why Russia Was Banned From 2022 World Cup 

The World Anti-Doping Agency’s board made the announcement after they convened on Monday for a meeting around the International Olympic Committee’s headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland.

WADA President, Sir Craig Reedie said the decision has showed its “determination to act resolutely in the face of the Russian doping crisis”.

“Russia was afforded every opportunity to get its house in order and re-join the global anti-doping community for the good of its athletes and of the integrity of sport, but it chose instead to continue in its stance of deception and denial,” he added.