Why are Russia called ROC in Olympics?

Why are Russia called ROC in Olympics?

Instead, because of an anti-doping penalty partially upheld by the International Court of Arbitration for Sport in 2020, the Russians are competing for the “Russian Olympic Committee.” The acronym, ROC, has appeared often on the scoreboard and on TV screens during the Beijing Winter Games.

Why is it called ROC and not Russia?

The three-letter code ROC stands for Russian Olympic Committee, whose flag was used — including a stylized Russian tricolor emblem — and the team’s anthem was chosen as the Tchaikovsky piece.

Why is there a ROC team in the Olympics?

Russian athletes are only able to compete under the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) flag due to an ongoing ban over the country’s previous doping violations. Doping regulators contend this punishment is justified, given the country’s cover-up.

Why can Russia compete under their flag?

The Russian athletes will be competing under the altered moniker and flag because of a decision reached by international officials in 2017 that found the country had engaged in a state-sponsored doping program, providing athletes with performance-enhancing drugs.