The strict regulations by the United States Anti-doping Agency are in place to bring integrity to the Olympics. I believe the Russian suspension for doping was fair because I believe that one should only be rewarded once they are triumphant in accomplishing their goals through honest hard work. The doping suspension placed on the Russian competitors and the consequences they faced shows that the guidelines enforced by the Anti-doping Agency is working. This further helps to bring credibility back to the Olympics because it shows that only honest hard work is valued in the Olympics. I believe that the doping incident is despicable and robs the other competitors of the validation of the hours spent training and mastering their craft.

The rescinding of the awards originally given to those who were doping might not have erased the past but it will help to erase the likelihood of this incident occurring again in the future. The doping incident also robs the fans of enjoying the Olympics. Many people are avid fans of many of the competitors who compete in the Olympics and many will be disappointed with knowing that their favorite competitor could have almost won gold. In all honesty, I agree with the consequences given to the Russian competitors. I am glad the consequences were served and many of the fans can go back to watching the Olympics that they love to watch. I thought the opening ceremony was beautiful and I am glad to know that fairness has been brought back to the Olympics.