Dragon

And another in 2004. Wales have only ever won 1 tournament - but that win, in 2009, made them World Champions.

I make no comment here.

Twins?

New Zealand could be the surprise team of the Games. 3-4 medals?

Case #52 (Kazakstan #1) Athlete: Ilya Ilyin Sport: Weightlifting Duration: 24 Months Expiration: June 10th, 2018 Substance: Dehydrochlormethyltestosterone, Stanozolol Source: http://www.iwf.net/2018/01/23/iwf-sanction-ilya-ilyin-maximum-allowed-world-anti-doping-code/ Case #53 (United States #6) Athlete: Lemuel Grayson Sport: Weightlifting Duration: - Expiration: Warning Only Substance: Hydrochlorothiazide Source: https://www.usada.org/lemuel-grayson-accepts-public-warning/ Case #54 (United States #7) Athlete: Alyssa Travis Sport: Weightlifting Duration: 48 months Expiration: December 3rd, 2021 Substance: Test Refusal Source: https://www.usada.org/alyssa-travis-accepts-doping-sanction/ Case #55 (United States #8) Athlete: Sharon Jackson Sport: Non-Olympic (Racquetball) Duration: - Expiration: Warning Only Substance: Spironolactone Source: https://www.usada.org/sharon-jackson-accepts-public-warning/ Case #57 (United States #9) Athlete: Jennifer Schumm Sport: Cycling - Road Duration: 48 Months Expiration: May 28th, 2020 Substance: Steroids, Testosterone Source: https://www.usada.org/aaa-panel-imposes-doping-sanction-jennifer-schumm/

Britain never accept reallocations in any sport

The IOC have given their answers Information Description Oswald Commission Whenever an athlete has been sanctioned by the Oswald Commission Anti-Doping Rule Violation (ADRV) history Any previous ADRV resulting in a suspension at any stage of the athlete’s career Duchess List According to the McLaren Investigation Report, the “Duchess List” was a list of selected athletes who were automatically subject to protection and linked with receiving the “Duchess Cocktail” (oxandrolone, methenolone and trenbolone). LIMS analysis On 30 October 2017, WADA’s I&I secured the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) database for the Moscow anti-doping centre (Moscow Laboratory) containing data from between 2012 and August 2015. The LIMS was reconstructed by a WADA forensic expert and then subjected to a rigorous authentication process to confirm its accuracy. The LIMS analysis allowed WADA to identify those samples that, despite showing prohibited substances or abnormal concentration values, were reported as “Negative” or not reported at all in the Anti-Doping Administration and Management System (ADAMS). This additional intelligence has been provided to the respective International Federations. Relevant Emails The McLaren Investigation Report identified, and publicly disclosed, a large number of emails which detail the “Disappearing Positive Methodology” and Sample Swapping. Scratches & Marks Based on the McLaren Investigation, samples have been identified that were allegedly opened by the Federal Security Service (FSB) during the Olympic Winter Games Sochi 2014 and have been investigated by the IOC. Salt Analysis Based on the McLaren Investigation, samples have been re-analysed and concentrations have been found that were physiologically impossible for a human being. The results established that the urine contents were either swapped or tampered with. Urine Bank Based on the McLaren Investigation, names of Russian athletes have been identified who were protected from positive tests. Clean urine was collected from the athletes concerned and then swapped at the Moscow Laboratory. DNA Inconsistencies Based on the McLaren Investigation, samples have been re-analysed and different DNA has been found in the samples. Athlete Biological Passport (ABP) A WADA ABP expert has individually reviewed the ABP passport of the 500 Russian athletes originally proposed by the ROC (before its suspension) as the long list of athletes for the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018. Steroid Profile Analysis Evidence of cases with highly suspicious Steroid Profile values was considered in the context of gender and sport. This information has been exclusively extracted from the secured LIMS database for the Panel. The complete results will be provided to the International Federations in the coming days. Steroid Profile Manipulation Evidence of Steroid Profile manipulation by the Moscow laboratory (i.e. discrepancy between the data reported in ADAMS and LIMS) in order to hide and modify the Steroid Profile values. This information has been exclusively extracted from the secured LIMS database for the Panel. The complete results will be provided to the International Federations in the coming days. WADA OOCTP WADA re-analysis programme of all available samples from Russian athletes with the priority focus on the 500 Russian athletes originally proposed by the ROC (before its suspension) as the long list of athletes for the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018 ADAMS Whereabouts 500 Russian athletes have been cross-checked with ADAMS to identify serious Whereabouts failures. Pre-Games Task Force Recommendations The programme involves a recommendation on minimum levels of testing on prospective athletes, based on specific risk assessments (sport, discipline, RTP, etc.) and with mandatory individual testing requirements for Russian athletes. Additional Complementary Intelligence from IFs Additional intelligence provided by International Winter Federations regarding athletes and/or support personnel Additional Confidential Information provided by WADA Intelligence extracted from WADA’s “Speak-up” whistleblower programme and other sources

Maybe 2 female crew could go into the 2nd 4 man sled?

I'll rephrase that. 2 male drivers and 4 male crew 2 female drivers and 2 female crew

Big news Russia are allowed 2 drivers and 4 crew only. 1 of the 4 man teams will have to withdraw

Looks like Russia are definitely out of the men's relay

Australian women's bob are out https://www.9news.com.au/videos/cjcu7662b006s0iqrx6cf0dck/australias-womens-bobsleigh-team-ruled-out-of-winter-olympics

Hmmm. Still no news of Kenya

Just been chatting to a journalist. Sabrina Simader of Kenya been told by her NOC she's going to Korea. So they've decided to accept the quota. Now the question is if they remembered to tell the FIS

50 - 24 January

Case #47 (Russia #8) Athlete: Dmitry Sokolov Sport: Modern Pentathlon Duration: 24 Months Expiration: October 6th, 2019 Substance: ? Source: http://rusada.ru/news/disqualification/sovremennoe-pyatibore-sokolov/ Case #48 (Russia #9) Athlete: Ruslan Chobanov Sport: Boxing Duration: 48 Months Expiration: November 7th, 2021 Substance: ? Source: http://rusada.ru/en/news/disqualification/boxing/ Case #49 (Russia #10) Athlete: Alena Tokarchuk Sport: Boxing Duration: 48 Months Expiration: November 28th, 2021 Substance: ? Source: http://rusada.ru/en/news/disqualification/boxing/ Case #50 (Russia #11) Athlete: Andrei Bystrov Sport: Non-Olympic (Powerlifting) Duration: 48 Months Expiration: October 19th, 2021 Substance: ? Source: http://rusada.ru/en/news/disqualification/powerlifting/ Case #51 (Russia #12) Athlete: Andrei Vigandt Sport: Non-Olympic (Powerlifting) Duration: 48 Months Expiration: October 19th, 2021 Substance: ? Source: http://rusada.ru/en/news/disqualification/powerlifting/

Case #44 (Italy #12) Athlete: Francesco Manco Sport: Cycling - Road Duration: 48 Months Expiration: October 25th, 2021 Substance: ? Source: http://www.nadoitalia.it/it/home-it/news/archivio-comunicati/12455-prima-sezione-francesco-manco-tesserato-csain-ciclismo-squalificato-4-anni.html Case #45 (Italy #13) Athlete: Michele Stingone Sport: Athletics Duration: 48 Months Expiration: January 22nd, 2022 Substance: ? Source: http://www.nadoitalia.it/it/home-it/news/archivio-comunicati/12456-prima-sezione-michele-stingone-tesserato-fidal-squalificato-4-anni.html Case #46 (Lithuania #1) Athlete: Raimondas Rumšas Junior Sport: Cycling - Road Duration: 48 Months Expiration: October 22nd, 2022 Substance: GHRP-6 Source: http://www.nadoitalia.it/it/home-it/news/archivio-comunicati/12457-prima-sezione-raimondas-rumsas-tesserato-fci-squalificato-4-anni.html

When is the deadline? Midnight?

Latest news is that only Trofimov of the Russian men's team will be allowed to compete and only 3 from the women's team

Wales have chosen their team. Anna Hursey has been chosen for table tennis. She's 11 years old.

As of 23 January, the samples of 4 (four) athletes have returned an Adverse Analytical Finding, out of the 315 athletes participating at the 2017 IWF World Championships Anaheim, USA. The IWF conducted 212 tests including 141 urine and 43 blood, representing 67% of the total number of athletes. IWF reports that the sample of Mr. Dimitris MINASIDIS (CYP) has returned an Adverse Analytical Finding for GW501516 (S4 Hormone and Metabolic Modulators/ Peroxisome Proliferator Activated Receptor δ (PPARδ) agonists). IWF reports that the sample of Mr. Aurimas DIDZBALIS (LTU) has returned an Adverse Analytical Finding for Selective Androgen Receptor Modulator S-22 (S1.2 Other Anabolic Agents). IWF reports that the sample of Mr. Dumitru CAPTARI (ROU) has returned an Adverse Analytical Finding for Ephedrine (S5 Diuretics and Masking Agents). IWF reports that the sample of Ms. Romela BEGAJ (ALB) has returned an Adverse Analytical Finding for Stanozolol (S1.1 Anabolic Agents).

"Russian biathletes are considering the possibility of refusing to participate in the Olympic Games in Pyeongchang, according to the "Soviet Sport" referring to the Russian Biathlon Union (UBR)"

At the moment Ice Hockey - Belov. Naumenko, Nihuskin, Plotnikov, Bereglazov Short Track - Ahn, Grigoriev, Atapatyan, Borodulina, Zakharova Biathlon - Shipulin, Volkov, Garanichev, Loginov, Starykh, Eliseev. Tsvetkov, Shopin, Virolaynen, Mironova, Slivko, Uslugina, Yurlova-Percht EDIT - "Only three people are allowed from the whole biathlon team" XC skiing - Ustyagov. Dementiev Speed Skating. Yuskov, Khulizhnikov, Zakharov Figure skating - Stolbova, Bukin Luge - Victoria Demchenko Ski Jumping - Vasiliev Alpine skiing - NONE Freestyle skiing - NONE Curling - NONE Bobsleigh - Koshelev and Shokshuyeva Skeleton - no news Snowboarding - 1 barred from competing. Not named but not Vic Wild Nordic combined - no news EDIT - Le Monde newspaper says that the samples of Ahn and Shipulin were tampered with in Sochi. We could be looking at disqualifications here!!! I'll update this if more news comes out

Russian websites are reporting that a lot of big names have barred from competing in Pyongchang

Russia update. Anton Belov, Mikhail Naumenko, Sergei Plotnikov and Valery Nichushkin barred from competing by IOC - according to https://www.championat.com/hockey/news-3010141-mok-ne-vydal-priglashenija-na-oi-2018-belovu-plotnikovu-nichushkinu-i-naumenkovu.html