Rogge concerned about Russian doping

IOC president meets Medvedev to iron out drug issues as Vancouver Games near

VANCOUVER: IOC chief Jacques Rogge said Monday he was so concerned about the slew of positive doping tests in Russia that he had met Russian President Dmitry Medvedev and demanded action.

Russia has been dogged by drug scandals in recent times with Alena Sidko, one of the country's most experienced nordic skiers, the most recent cheat to be exposed.