WADA asks IOC to 'consider responsibilities' over Russia ban

The World Anti-Doping Agency asked Thursday that the International Olympic Committee to "consider its responsibilities" as it debates whether or not to ban all Russian competitors from the Rio Games.

A statement from WADA said the global anti-doping group was "satisfied" with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) decision Thursday to deny an appeal by Russian track and field athletes for Rio reinstatement, saying it helps ensure a "level" playing field at next month's Games.

"It is now up to other international federations to consider their responsibilities under the World Anti-Doping Code as it relates to their Russian national federations and up to the International Olympic Committee... to consider its responsibilities under the Olympic Charter," the WADA statement said.