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Former Georgia Rugby Captain Receives Severe Anti-Doping Ban
Merab Sharikadze, the former captain of Georgia's national rugby team, has been banned for 11 years after violating anti-doping regulations. The case, part of a wider investigation called Operation Obsidian, has also resulted in suspensions for five of his teammates and exposed serious failures within Georgian sport.
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May 12