Papa Massata Diack - son of IAAF president Lamine - steps down from IAAF role

Following a recent television documentary in Germany, which alleged widespread doping in Russia, the IAAF has confirmed its intention to conduct a report into the issue.

Valentin Balakhnichev - president of the Russian Athletics Federation - has already confirmed his intention to step down from his role as IAAF treasurer temporarily after suggestions Russian officials were part of the cover-up.

These allegations have been strenuously denied.

However, Papa Massata Diack has also stated his intention to suspend IAAF activities after he was accused of requesting a $5million payment from Qatar - the hosts of the 2017 World Championships.

Diack denies receiving such a payment or making any such request but will cease working for the organisation until the report into the doping allegations is published.

"IAAF marketing consultant Papa Massata Diack has... written to the IAAF confirming that he will suspend his activities on behalf of the IAAF until the commission has delivered its final report," read an IAAF statement.