IOC's decision creates confusion, frustration amongst fans
People are not too happy with the IOC
The IOC decision not to enforce a complete ban of Russian athletes from the Rio Olympic Games left sports fans confused and angry on Sunday.
While people may have seen the decision coming, it did not make the pill any easier to swallow.
Fascinating but predictable response by the IOC on Russia. The ban decision is not palatable so let's pass the buck to the Int. Federations.
—@patrick_nallySo it's a total cop out by the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IOC?src=hash">#IOC</a> over <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Russia?src=hash">#Russia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Olympic?src=hash">#Olympic</a> participation. After all that's been exposed...
—@B00matthewsSome fans believe it's the athletes' responsibility to demand more from the country they represent.
<a href="https://twitter.com/CBCOlympics">@CBCOlympics</a> Russia is only a "powerhouse" because they cheat. The innocent who are banned must demand better from their governing bodies.
—@VDoellCanadian cyclist Kristen Worley – who's no stranger to dealing with the IOC – believes that at the end of the day, the athletes don't ultimately have a say.
NO shocker... IOC Athletes Commission just a placement marker. Athletes have no voice and never did. IOC ED did not and do not care.
—@kristenworleyMany felt the IOC missed a chance to make history and take a stand against doping by leaving the sport federations responsible for banning decisions.
Massive opportunity missed in my opinion by IOC! Had a real chance to send a message out to the World drugs cheating won't be tolerated!
—@chrisabbott33Me when I saw <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IOC?src=hash">#IOC</a> cowardice and graft kept cheaters in the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Olympics?src=hash">#Olympics</a>. <a href="https://t.co/HgXdTpcB2m">pic.twitter.com/HgXdTpcB2m</a>
—@snoopmary<a href="https://twitter.com/CBCOlympics">@CBCOlympics</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/FriedgeHNIC">@FriedgeHNIC</a> IOC = FIFA. The world has taken two steps back.
—@videocaptainTwo-time Olympic champion Catriona Le May Doan may be disappointed in the IOC's decision but still believes the power of clean sport can prevail.
Disappointing decision by the IOC. However let the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/clean?src=hash">#clean</a> athletes and sports continue to show that <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/drugfree?src=hash">#drugfree</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/sport?src=hash">#sport</a> will win <a href="https://twitter.com/EthicsInSPORT">@EthicsInSPORT</a>
—@CatrionaldWell, people may not be happy with the decision, but Rio-bound Olympian Adam van Koeverden said it best, "there is still no resolution."
Did Bach pass the buck? There's obviously no easy decision here, but there is still no resolution.
—@vankayakWe're just going to leave this here for you…
Here's the Olympic Oath. Created by IOC. Thought it was timely. <a href="https://t.co/ne3Uxmgu2l">pic.twitter.com/ne3Uxmgu2l</a>
—@Devin_HerouxDo you agree with the IOC's decision? Let us know in our poll.