Moscow calls to continue standing up for the rights of Russian athletes in courts and is very happy for those athletes whose appeals have been upheld, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on Thursday.

Axar.az reports citing Russian media.

"We have stated many times that certainly, we will continue supporting our athletes through all possible channels in any steps aimed at defending their rights," Peskov said.

The CAS decision on the Russian athletes confirms that "the energetic steps on defending the rights in court and in other categories are justified, they may be effective and they should continue," he noted.

"We hope that certainly these steps will continue and we are very happy for our athletes," Peskov stressed.