Russian Bobsleigh Federation president Alexander Zubkov has been suspended from any activities related to the sport for two years for doping violations, the International Bobsleigh & Skeleton Federation (IBSF) said on Wednesday.

Russian bobsleigh chief Alexander Zubkov banned for two years for doping violations: IBSF

The Russian Olympic Committee appealed on Thursday against a Moscow court ruling that refused to recognise bobsledder Alexander Zubkov's Olympic ban, saying it could cast doubt on Russia's desire to fight against doping.

Russian Olympic Committee appeals local court doping decision

The International Olympic Committee said it had banned two Russian bobsledders, including double-gold-winning Alexander Zubkov, and two speed skaters for life from the Olympics over doping violations at the 2014 Sochi Games

IOC bans Russian bobsledders, speed skaters for Sochi doping