Other Rio Farce Updates On Day -5

• Thomas Bach, appearing now to be an apologist for drugged athletes (at least from Russia), is preparing to heap blame on the debacle surrounding Russia's participation in Sochi squarely upon the necks of the World Anti-Doping Association.  This is bad enough, worse when you realize Bach is the current President of the International Olympic Committee!!!
• Probably at Bach's direction, a listing of all the athletes caught in recent re-testing of drug samples from Beijing and London will be delayed until the Rio Games complete.  98 such athletes have been caught.
• Speaking of Mr. Bach, he claims to have had no contact with Vladimir Putin during the WADA report scandal.
• The items reported stolen from the Australian delegation included three laptops and clothing.
• The largest project for the Games which is supposed to actually benefit the city of Rio de Janeiro is a subway extension from the Olympic hub to the city center.  Too bad it only is opening four days before the Opening Ceremony, and, even then, only to Olympic-accredited individuals.
• The appointed head of the Refugee Olympic Team has stated desire to field a similar team in four years in Tokyo -- and wants to extend relevant training funds and facilities to do so.
• The London men's doubles champions (Bob and Mike Bryan of the USA) will not defend their titles in Rio, choosing to withdraw over health concerns.  It is unclear as to whether Zika is involved in the decision, but it is largely believed the Bryans have joined a growing list of tennis players to join the golfers in foregoing Rio.

All this news courtesy, again, of Inside The Games.