Moscow: Former Soviet president Mikhail Gorbachev has appealed to IOC not to punish clean Russian athletes.
<img src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/2016/jul/Mikhail-Gorbachev.jpg" alt="" /> Gorbachev&nbsp;
"I support the struggle against banned substances in sports.
This is an evil that has to be eradicated. Athletes whose doping has been proven must be barred," Gorbachev said.
"The principle of collective punishment is unacceptable for me."&nbsp;

Former Soviet president Mikhail Gorbachev has appealed to IOC not to punish clean Russian athletes

Gorbachev to IOC: Don't punish clean Russian athletes

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Former Soviet president Mikhail Gorbachev has appealed to IOC not to punish clean Russian athletes

Gorbachev to IOC: Don't punish clean Russian athletes

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