Bobsled and skeleton officials are moving this season's world championships out of Sochi, Russia, amid concerns by athletes about the depth of a state-sponsored doping operation in the country.
The new site for the event is expected to be announced in the coming days. The International Bobsled and Skeleton Federation voted on Tuesday to move the event.
A number of Olympic medalists had voiced opposition to competing in Russia, citing concerns over the integrity of drug testing there. Latvia's skeleton team said Sunday it would boycott any world championships held in Russia.
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