IAAF Treasurer voluntarily suspends his official duties during Ethics Commission investigation

The IAAF appreciates the gesture of Council Member Valentin Balakhnichev, who has been the subject of recent media allegations, who has voluntarily decided to cease exercising his duties as IAAF Treasurer and Council Member until the independent IAAF Ethics Commission’s on-going investigation has concluded.

IAAF Marketing Consultant Papa Massata Diack has also written to the IAAF confirming that he will suspend his activities on behalf of the IAAF until the commission has delivered its final report.

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