Nikita Kamaev ex-chief of Russia anti-doping Dies

The former head of Russia’s anti-doping agency Rusada has died due to a heart attack the organisation says.

He died after he resigned his post following a doping scandal in Russian athletics.

Russia was suspended from international athletics last November. The World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) accused Russian athletics of state-backed doping, corruption and extortion.

“He will remain in our memories as an experienced and understanding leader, distinguished by his high professionalism,” said the Rusada statement.