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Russian hammer thrower Sergei Litvinov, who formerly competed for Germany, believes his countrys athletes will be permitted by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to compete at the Rio Olympics. The IAAF banned Russias track and field athletes last year after a World Anti-Doping Agency report uncovered systematic state-sponsored doping within the country.The ban was extended last month, which ultimately ruled Russian athletes out of next months Olympics, subject to an appeal by the CAS, which will be decided on Thursday. From a legal point of view, we have very good chances, the 30-year-old said.Litvinov, who won bronze at the 2014 European Championships, would be one of Russias biggest hopes for a medal in Rio but with three weeks to go he still does not know if he can compete. Litvinov has asked IAAF President Sebastian Coe to explain the criteria needed for Russian athletes to compete in internationally At the end of June, Litvinov wrote a letter to IAAF president Sebastian Coe, asking him to explain the criteria needed for Russian athletes to compete in international events.My letter wasnt directly addressed to Coe, but was more to those living in the West, said the athlete, who is coached by his father Sergei Litvinov, who won gold at the 1988 Olympics in Seoul in the hammer.People should understand just how absurd our situation is. I think this letter helped. I got through to people that we need help (from), he said.Litvinov does not think the IAAFs actions are politically motivated but said it was impossible even for clean athletes to show they are not part of the Russian system. Russian long jumper Darya Klishina was permitted to compete as a neutral at Rio On July 10, the IAAFs Doping Review Board turned down applications from 67 Russian athletes to compete internationally as neutrals. Only long jumper Darya Klishina, who is based and tested in the United States, got approval.The IAAFs decision on July 10 admitted that no one will be able to defend the reputations of those sportsmen who are clean, he said. Russia name squad for Rio Russia name a 68 athlete strong track and field team in the hope their IAAF ban will be lifted In the 2008-2009 season, the Rostov native competed for Germany. However, he has no regrets about returning to Russia in order to compete for the country of his birth.He said: My family are in Russia and my son was born here. Everything that happens is for the better and I never planned to return to the West. Also See: Halsall: Ill be wiser in Rio Monaco athletics goes ahead Gnabry off to Rio Olympics Meadows calls time on career Nike Air Max 270 Uitverkoop . But Paul Osbaldiston, Hamiltons assistant special teams and kicking coach, said the team still relished the championship game workout. Nike Air Max 270 Bestellen .2 million in 2012, according to tax returns the league has submitted. http://www.airmax270nederland.com/. I kind of got a taste of being able to pick a suit with the draft lottery, I went with the bow tie. Nike Air Max 270 Kopen . - This win was more the New Jersey Devils style. Nike Air Max 270 Online Bestellen .Y. -- Nothing seems to phase No. LONDON -- The English Football Association says Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has accepted a charge for appearing to question the integrity of a referee following the recent Premier League match against Manchester City. Rodgers questioned whether Lee Mason should have officiated the match because he was from nearby Bolton, which is nnear Manchester.dddddddddddd City won the game 2-1. The FA is likely to give Rodgers a warning or a fine following a hearing. A date for the hearing has yet to be set, but the FA says the Liverpool manager has already chosen not to attend. Rodgers also said Masons performance during the match was "horrendous." ' ' '