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(13 Dec 2018) Russian officials reacted with concern on Thursday after it became known that Austrian authorities were investigating 10 members of Russia's biathlon team for doping and fraud offences.
Police visited the Russian team's accommodation in Austria on Wednesday evening ahead of a World Cup event and spoke with athletes and staff.
In Moscow, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that the Russian Embassy has turned to Austrian authorities for explanation, adding that Moscow will respond if it feels the case has political undertones.
Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) head Yuri Ganus, however, said that there was definitely a reason for police action in Austria.
"We need to wait and we have to be ready. I sincerely hope (for a positive outcome) but we have experience from working with other (sports) federations. Unfortunately, we are anxiously waiting for the (investigation) result," Ganus said after a RUSADA meeting.
The case is connected to a wide-ranging bribery and doping investigation involving the International Biathlon Union, whose then-president stepped down in April following a police raid of the governing body's offices.
The offences were allegedly committed around the 2017 world championships in Austria, prosecutors said, adding that "accused persons" have been given a formal notification they are under investigation.
A lawyer for Russian doping whistle blower Grigory Rodchenkov said this year he provided information which led to the Austrian police action.
The Russian team is in Austria for a World Cup event, and the Russian Biathlon Union said it will "continue to compete."

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