In Pics | Countries that lost medals due to Olympic dopingAmid the ongoing doping controversy at the Beijing Games relating to Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva, here's a look at the countries which have the most number of Olympic medals stripped due to anti-doping rule violations.
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In Pics | Countries that lost medals due to Olympic doping
Russia tops the list with 51 medals stripped and holds the record for having the maximum number of medals stripped in the Olympic history. Credit: AFP Photo
With 11 medals stripped due to doping, Russia's neighbour Belarus ranks second in the list. Credit: Reuters Photo
Athletes from Ukraine have also atripped 11 Olympic medals and share the second place with Belarus. Credit: AFP Photo
Kazakhstan, a Central Asian country and former Soviet republic, ranks third in the list with nine medals stripped. Credit: AFP Photo
United States of America ranks fourth with eight Olympic medals stripped for doping. Credit: Reuters Photo
The Balkan nation Bulgaria is positioned at fifth place and has had seven medals taken away due to doping. Credit: Reuters Photo
Turkey, a transcontinental country, sits on seventh position with five stripped medals. Credit: Reuters Photo
China, one of the top competitors at the Olympic Games, has had only four medals taken away due to doping. Credit: Reuters Photo