A ban preventing Russian athletes from taking part in the Rio Olympics will not be lifted by the IAAF, Sky sources understand.
The IAAF suspended Russian track and field athletes from competition in November after a WADA report which detailed a systemic doping programme and corruption by sports officials.
In its bid to overturn the ban, Russia has announced a raft of reforms including the introduction of compulsory anti-doping classes in schools.
IAAF Refuses To Lift Russia Ban For Rio Games