The World Athletics Council made a recommendation to extend the suspension of ARAF the status of the All-Russian Federation of Athletics (ARAF). This is reported by TASS.
Coe said that the World Athletics Council recommends extending the suspension of ARAF. The final decision on this issue will be made at the end of the association's congress, which will end on November 18.
In September, World Athletics received 2.1 million euros. Part of this amount is accounted for by fines paid to ARAF. The funds received amounted to about 15 percent of the organization's annual income.
In June 2020, ARAF was threatened to be expelled from World Athletics. The Russian side was ordered to pay a fine of six million dollars.
ARAF was suspended in 2015 due to systematic violations of anti-doping rules. Restrictions prevent Russian athletes from competing in international competitions without the need to obtain neutral athlete status.