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In Pics | Countries that lost medals due to Olympic doping

Amid the ongoing doping controversy at the Beijing Games relating to Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva, here's a look at the countries which have the most number of Olympic medals stripped due to anti-doping rule violations.
Last Updated : 17 February 2022, 09:18 IST
Last Updated : 17 February 2022, 09:18 IST

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Russia tops the list with 51 medals stripped and holds the record for having the maximum number of medals stripped in the Olympic history. Credit: AFP Photo
Russia tops the list with 51 medals stripped and holds the record for having the maximum number of medals stripped in the Olympic history. Credit: AFP Photo
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With 11 medals stripped due to doping, Russia's neighbour Belarus ranks second in the list. Credit: Reuters Photo
With 11 medals stripped due to doping, Russia's neighbour Belarus ranks second in the list. Credit: Reuters Photo
Athletes from Ukraine have also atripped 11 Olympic medals and share the second place with Belarus. Credit: AFP Photo
Athletes from Ukraine have also atripped 11 Olympic medals and share the second place with Belarus. Credit: AFP Photo
Kazakhstan, a Central Asian country and former Soviet republic, ranks third in the list with nine medals stripped. Credit: AFP Photo
Kazakhstan, a Central Asian country and former Soviet republic, ranks third in the list with nine medals stripped. Credit: AFP Photo
United States of America ranks fourth with eight Olympic medals stripped for doping. Credit: Reuters Photo
United States of America ranks fourth with eight Olympic medals stripped for doping. Credit: Reuters Photo
The Balkan nation Bulgaria is positioned at fifth place and has had seven medals taken away due to doping. Credit: Reuters Photo
The Balkan nation Bulgaria is positioned at fifth place and has had seven medals taken away due to doping. Credit: Reuters Photo
Turkey, a transcontinental country, sits on seventh position with five stripped medals. Credit: Reuters Photo
Turkey, a transcontinental country, sits on seventh position with five stripped medals. Credit: Reuters Photo
China, one of the top competitors at the Olympic Games, has had only four medals taken away due to doping. Credit: Reuters Photo
China, one of the top competitors at the Olympic Games, has had only four medals taken away due to doping. Credit: Reuters Photo
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Published 17 February 2022, 04:54 IST

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