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Russian Track and Field Athletics Chief Decides to Step Down in November

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All-Russia Athletic Federation (ARAF) President Dmitry Shlyakhtin said Wednesday he plans to step down in November to focus on developing regional sport. 03.08.2016, Sputnik International

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Russian Track and Field Athletics Chief Decides to Step Down in November

14:15 GMT 03.08.2016 (Updated: 14:31 GMT 03.08.2016)

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All-Russia Athletic Federation (ARAF) President Dmitry Shlyakhtin said Wednesday he plans to step down in November to focus on developing regional sport.

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SAMARA (Sputnik) – Shlyakhtin was elected to lead the federation in mid-January, following his predecessor's departure early last year amid an unfolding doping scandal.

“Until November <…> I finished what depended on me, and now I am going to focus on the [Samara] region,” Shlyakhtin told reporters when asked how long he planned to stay on the post.