Valieva sends Russians into Olympic team figure skating lead
2 years, 11 months ago

Valieva sends Russians into Olympic team figure skating lead

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Kamila Valieva stood at the edge of the rink to get some last-second advice from her coach, Eteri Tutberidze, then took one deep breath and glided swiftly to the middle of the ice inside cavernous Capital Indoor Stadium. Karen Chen fell on her final jump in the women’s short program, and Vincent Zhou — subbing into the event for Nathan Chen — struggled during his free skate. “The rest of our team is extremely strong and everyone here is prepared to say that they’re part of getting the job done,” Zhou said, “so I believe in my teammates and I fully support them along the way.” One of the dominant story lines of the figure skating program in Beijing is whether the powerful trio of Russian women, all led by the renowned Tutberidze, can become the first to sweep an Olympic podium. In a bid to keep the momentum going, Team USA opted for the experience of Karen Chen, a member of the 2018 Olympic team, over newcomers Mariah Bell and Alysa Liu in the women’s short program and Zhou for the men’s free skate. Chen was shaky on her opening triple lutz-triple toe loop, then appeared to gather herself during the middle of her short program, set to music from the 2000 psychological drama “Requiem for a Dream.” And it looked as if she’d make it through the rest of the program cleanly before a fall on her final jump, a triple loop.

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Russian figure skaters set to get Olympic bronze ahead of Canada despite Valieva’s disqualification
11 months, 1 week ago

Russian figure skaters set to get Olympic bronze ahead of Canada despite Valieva’s disqualification

Associated Press  

GENEVA — Despite the disqualification of Kamila Valieva in a doping case, the Russian figure skating team still stands to finish on the podium and get bronze medals from the 2022 Beijing Olympics behind the United States and Japan. Russian Olympic officials said Tuesday they will appeal to regain the Olympic title, arguing that ISU rules mean sanctions against Valieva …

Russian figure skaters to get Olympic team bronze medals ahead of Canada despite Valieva DQ
11 months, 1 week ago

Russian figure skaters to get Olympic team bronze medals ahead of Canada despite Valieva DQ

The Independent  

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What happens to Olympic medals now that Russian skater Valieva has been sanctioned for doping?
11 months, 1 week ago

What happens to Olympic medals now that Russian skater Valieva has been sanctioned for doping?

Associated Press  

The highest court in sports sanctioned Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva for doping violations at the 2022 Beijing Olympics. A look at the case, and what happens next: ABOUT THE MEDALS Several hours after the CAS decision, the IOC notified the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee that the gold would be going to the U.S. skaters and that the two …

Ruling in Russian Olympic figure skater Kamila Valieva’s doping case could be delayed to February
1 year, 1 month ago

Ruling in Russian Olympic figure skater Kamila Valieva’s doping case could be delayed to February

Associated Press  

LAUSANNE, Switzerland — There could be yet another delay in the doping case of Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva, with a ruling now potentially coming more than two years since her positive test rocked the Beijing Winter Olympics. Valieva was allowed to keep skating at the Olympics by another CAS panel at the time and placed fourth in the women’s …

Olympic doping case involving Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva starts in Switzerland
1 year, 3 months ago

Olympic doping case involving Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva starts in Switzerland

The Independent  

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Russian skater Valieva to testify by video link at CAS hearing into Beijing Olympics doping case
1 year, 3 months ago

Russian skater Valieva to testify by video link at CAS hearing into Beijing Olympics doping case

The Hindu  

Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva will give evidence by video link for a hearing this month into her doping case that rocked the 2022 Beijing Olympics. The Court of Arbitration for Sport said Friday that Valieva and officials from the Russian anti-doping agency are among “parties, witnesses and experts” giving testimony remotely at a closed-door hearing in Lausanne from Sept. …

WADA appeals Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva's doping case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport
1 year, 10 months ago

WADA appeals Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva's doping case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport

ABC  

The World Anti-Doping Agency has appealed Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva's doping case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport and said it is seeking a four-year ban. Key points: Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva was given an exemption to compete at the Beijing Olympics despite testing positive to a banned substance Her defence was the test resulted from a …

Putin honors skating coach in Valieva Olympic case
1 year, 11 months ago

Putin honors skating coach in Valieva Olympic case

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin awarded figure skating coach Eteri Tutberidze one of the country’s highest honors Monday, nearly a year after a doping case involving one of her skaters overshadowed the Winter Olympics. A presidential decree dated Jan. 26 but published on Monday listed Tutberidze among three people awarded the Order of Alexander Nevsky “for ensuring the successful …

American skaters blast RUSADA secrecy in Valieva doping case
2 years, 2 months ago

American skaters blast RUSADA secrecy in Valieva doping case

Associated Press  

American figure skaters blasted a decision by the Russian Anti-Doping Agency to treat the Kamila Valieva doping case from the Beijing Olympics as confidential, with ice dancer Evan Bates on Sunday calling the secrecy of the investigation “an injustice” to those that performed clean. “It’s been so frustrating,” said Bates, who helped the U.S. win the silver medal, which would …

Russian agency won’t publish doping verdict in Valieva case
2 years, 2 months ago

Russian agency won’t publish doping verdict in Valieva case

Associated Press  

MOSCOW — The Russian Anti-Doping Agency will treat the Kamila Valieva doping case which shook figure skating at the Winter Olympics as confidential and won’t publish a verdict. World Anti-Doping Agency rules say public disclosure in cases involving a protected person is optional — publishing a verdict is mandatory for most cases in Olympic sports — and it “shall be …

Russian Kamila Valieva 'Happy to Be on the Ice' After Winter Olympic Doping Controversy
2 years, 9 months ago

Russian Kamila Valieva 'Happy to Be on the Ice' After Winter Olympic Doping Controversy

News 18  

Teenage Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva, who became the focus of a doping controversy at the Winter Olympics, returned to action on Sunday and said: “I’m happy to be on the ice”. The 15-year-old was competing at the Channel One Cup in Saransk, a domestic tournament organised to coincide with the world championships in France from which Russian skaters were …

Russian Figure Sakter Kamila Valieva to Return at Domestic Team Event
2 years, 9 months ago

Russian Figure Sakter Kamila Valieva to Return at Domestic Team Event

News 18  

Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva will return to competition at the Channel One Trophy in Saransk this weekend, just over a month after a doping controversy marred the 15-year-old’s campaign at the Beijing Winter Olympics. Valieva missed out on a medal in the women’s singles in Beijing after she had been cleared to compete despite testing positive for a banned …

Five stand-out moments from the Beijing Winter Olympics
2 years, 10 months ago

Five stand-out moments from the Beijing Winter Olympics

The Independent  

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Kamila Valieva's Olympic Doping Scandal: What Happens Next?
2 years, 10 months ago

Kamila Valieva's Olympic Doping Scandal: What Happens Next?

News 18  

Russia’s Kamila Valieva came a disappointing fourth in the Beijing Olympics women’s singles event on Thursday, after more than a week of intense scrutiny over a failed doping test. – Process ‘could take years’ – The Russian anti-doping agency, RUSADA, had initially suspended Valieva for the failed test, but lifted the ban a day later — we still don’t know …

Beijing 2022: ‘I hate this sport!’- Rage, Teen Tears and Olympic Collapse
2 years, 10 months ago

Beijing 2022: ‘I hate this sport!’- Rage, Teen Tears and Olympic Collapse

News 18  

The gold medalist said she felt empty. The case could take months and still cost Valieva and her Russian teammates the gold medal they won in last week’s team event. Trusova later said her comments about not skating again had been “emotional”, the result of missing her family and her dogs, but didn’t commit to compete at next month’s world …

Beijing 2022: Broken Kamila Valieva Falls Out of Medal Places as Team-Mate Anna Shcherbakova Wins Skating Gold
2 years, 10 months ago

Beijing 2022: Broken Kamila Valieva Falls Out of Medal Places as Team-Mate Anna Shcherbakova Wins Skating Gold

News 18  

Teenager Kamila Valieva finished fourth in the women’s figure skating at the Beijing Olympics on Thursday as a doping scandal engulfing the pre-Games favourite appeared to take its toll. Her Russian team-mate Anna Shcherbakova took gold after the 15-year-old Valieva fell several times — to gasps and screams from the crowd — in a disastrous free programme. They are taking …

Shcherbakova wins figure skating gold as Valieva collapses
2 years, 10 months ago

Shcherbakova wins figure skating gold as Valieva collapses

Associated Press  

BEIJING — A Russian woman was standing atop the figure skating podium at the Beijing Games on Thursday night. With the fewest quads among Tutberidze’s“Quad Squad,” the 17-year-old Russian instead relied on back-to-back clean programs with peerless artistry and unmatched skill. “Of course, I was very nervous for her during the skate,” Shcherbakova said, “because from the very first jump …

Kamila Valieva misses medals after falling in figure skating routine
2 years, 10 months ago

Kamila Valieva misses medals after falling in figure skating routine

The Independent  

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Beijing Winter Olympics 2022: Kamila Valieva finishes 4th in women's figure skating as teammate takes gold
2 years, 10 months ago

Beijing Winter Olympics 2022: Kamila Valieva finishes 4th in women's figure skating as teammate takes gold

Firstpost  

Her Russian team-mate Anna Shcherbakova took gold after the 15-year-old Valieva produced an error-filled performance and was left distraught at the end of her free programme. Beijing: Teenager Kamila Valieva finished fourth in the women’s figure skating at the Beijing Olympics on Thursday as a doping scandal engulfing the pre-Games favourite appeared to take its toll. They are taking part …

NBC's Johnny Weir Calls Kamila Valieva's Olympics Fall 'The Destruction Of A Young Person'
2 years, 10 months ago

NBC's Johnny Weir Calls Kamila Valieva's Olympics Fall 'The Destruction Of A Young Person'

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING While figure skater Kamila Valieva unraveled, NBC commentators Tara Lipinski and Johnny Weir stayed on point at the Beijing Winter Olympics on Thursday. “I can’t imagine how tough this has been on Kamila and it makes me angry that the adults around her couldn’t make better decisions,” said Lipinski, who won gold at age 15 in 1998. …

Anna Shcherbakova wins figure skating gold as Kamila Valieva collapses
2 years, 10 months ago

Anna Shcherbakova wins figure skating gold as Kamila Valieva collapses

The Hindu  

Anna Shcherbakova won a stunning gold medal in women's figure skating at the Beijing Games on Thursday night, while teammate Kamila Valieva tumbled all the way out of the medals after a mistake-filled end to her controversial Olympics. Russian teammate Alexandra Trusova leaped to silver with her quad-packed program while Japan's Kaori Sakamoto held onto the bronze medal. She was …

Figure skating medalists' bittersweet win after Kamila Valieva fails to finish in top three
2 years, 10 months ago

Figure skating medalists' bittersweet win after Kamila Valieva fails to finish in top three

Salon  

Despite getting a chance to compete after violating the rules, Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva was unable to secure a spot on the podium. The revelation also delayed the medal ceremony for last week's team event; Valieva and her fellow ROC teammates have not received their gold medals. On Monday, the Court of Arbitration for Sport's announced that Valieva could …

Kamila Valieva: Russian holds back tears after first skate since doping controversy at Winter Olympics
2 years, 10 months ago

Kamila Valieva: Russian holds back tears after first skate since doping controversy at Winter Olympics

The Independent  

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Winter Olympics LIVE: Kamila Valieva returns in figure skating as Team GB beat Sweden in curling
2 years, 10 months ago

Winter Olympics LIVE: Kamila Valieva returns in figure skating as Team GB beat Sweden in curling

The Independent  

✕ Close DON'T USE TILL 5 Valieva skates for first time after doping scandal Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva held back tears after she returned to the Winter Olympics ice for the women’s short programme, despite a court ruling that she tested positive for a banned substance. Meanwhile, Great Britain’s Brad Hall and Nick Gleeson crashed on their penultimate run …

US figure skaters struggle at women’s Olympic short program
2 years, 10 months ago

US figure skaters struggle at women’s Olympic short program

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Three U.S. women advanced to the free skate but struggled to break into medal contention in an event that has been overshadowed by the latest Russian doping scandal. And if not, then I guess we’re in the same boat,” said Karen Chen, who came in 13th. “We’ve just got a focus on delivering a more solid long program.” …

Valieva skates into first place after Olympic short program
2 years, 10 months ago

Valieva skates into first place after Olympic short program

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Kamila Valieva skated off the Olympic ice with the lead in the women’s short program and tears in her eyes. The Russian Olympic Committee also declined to bring her to the news conference, which is required only for medal rounds, and when asked about the scandal, Scherbakova said: “I will not say anything about this situation.” “Whether it …

Russian Skater Kamila Valieva In Olympics Doping Scandal Blames Grandfather's Medication
2 years, 10 months ago

Russian Skater Kamila Valieva In Olympics Doping Scandal Blames Grandfather's Medication

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING BEIJING — Worn out after a grueling doping hearing, Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva said she was happy nonetheless after being allowed to skate Tuesday in the women’s short program at the Beijing Olympics. The 15-year-old Valieva is the overwhelming favorite for the gold medal alongside Russian teammates Alexandra Trusova and Anna Shcherbakova, who are aiming for …

Reaction as Kamila Valieva cleared to skate at Olympics
2 years, 10 months ago

Reaction as Kamila Valieva cleared to skate at Olympics

Associated Press  

Reaction from the Olympics and social media after Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva was cleared to compete in Beijing despite failing a drug test in December. I believe this will leave a permanent scar on our sport.” — 1998 Olympic gold medalist Tara Lipinski, now a figure skating analyst for NBC’s coverage of the Beijing Games. It totally destroys the …

Kamila Valieva's short program performance deserves asterisk
2 years, 10 months ago

Kamila Valieva's short program performance deserves asterisk

LA Times  

Kamila Valieva was a vision in shades of lavender, her bedazzled skirt fluttering as she floated above the ice at Capital Indoor Stadium. “I wish it would be a level playing field but it’s not,” said skater Natasha McKay, a five-time British champion. Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva competes in the women’s short program Tuesday at the Winter Olympics. “To …

Column: Russia skates again in fight against Olympic doping
2 years, 10 months ago

Column: Russia skates again in fight against Olympic doping

Associated Press  

BEIJING — The decision came down in the midst of a brisk, sunny day in Beijing, after a late-night hearing that stretched into morning. If the International Olympic Committee had shown even a hint of a backbone when dealing with the country that ran a massive doping scheme at Sochi in 2014, there probably wouldn’t have been any need for …

With Valieva cleared, Russian ‘Quad Squad’ out for sweep
2 years, 10 months ago

With Valieva cleared, Russian ‘Quad Squad’ out for sweep

Associated Press  

BEIJING — The biggest barrier between Russian figure skating star Kamila Valieva and another Olympic gold medal is no longer a panel of judges holed up in a Beijing hotel room but rather the teammates she practices with every day. Shortly after helping the Russian skaters competing as ROC, short for Russian Olympic Committee, win team gold last week, a …

Kamila Valieva cleared to continue participating in Beijing Winter Games
2 years, 10 months ago

Kamila Valieva cleared to continue participating in Beijing Winter Games

The Hindu  

Russian teenager Kamila Valieva has been cleared to compete in the women's figure skating competition at the Winter Olympics despite failing a pre-Games drug test. The Court of Arbitration for Sport released its ruling on Monday that the 15-year-old Valieva, the favorite for the women's individual gold, does not need to be provisionally suspended ahead of a full investigation. Valieva …

Russian skater Valieva cleared to compete at Beijing Olympics
2 years, 10 months ago

Russian skater Valieva cleared to compete at Beijing Olympics

Al Jazeera  

Valieva can compete in the Olympic women’s event from Tuesday after CAS upheld the lifting of a provisional suspension. Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva can compete in the Olympic women’s event from Tuesday after the Court of Arbitration for Sport upheld the lifting of a provisional suspension in connection with a positive doping test. “The CAS panel in charge of …

CAS clears Russia's Kamila Valieva to compete in Winter Olympic figure skating, despite her failed drug test
2 years, 10 months ago

CAS clears Russia's Kamila Valieva to compete in Winter Olympic figure skating, despite her failed drug test

ABC  

Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva will be allowed to compete in the women's single in figure skating at the Beijing Olympics after a decision by sport's top court CAS. Key points: CAS considered the fact Kamila Valieva's age makes her a "protected person" under WADA rules It was also noted Valieva did not learn of her positive test, lodged on …

Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva cleared to compete in Olympics following ruling
2 years, 10 months ago

Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva cleared to compete in Olympics following ruling

LA Times  

Kamila Valieva of the Russian Olympic Committee will be allowed to continue to compete at the Beijing Games despite a failed drug test. Teenage Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva has been cleared to compete in the women’s figure skating competition at the Winter Olympics despite failing a pre-Games drug test. Valieva tested positive for the heart drug trimetazidine on Dec. …

Beijing Winter Olympics 2022: Russian skater Kamila Valieva tested positive for banned drug
2 years, 10 months ago

Beijing Winter Olympics 2022: Russian skater Kamila Valieva tested positive for banned drug

Firstpost  

Kamila Valieva tested positive for trimetazidine, a metabolic agent that is prescribed for the treatment of angina and vertigo. Russian skating sensation Kamila Valieva tested positive for a banned substance, Games testers confirmed Friday, and the IOC is now appealing against Russia’s decision to allow her to continue competing in Beijing. On Friday, soon after she was seen practising ahead …

Figure skater Kamila Valieva's doping case on the docket at Beijing Winter Olympics
2 years, 10 months ago

Figure skater Kamila Valieva's doping case on the docket at Beijing Winter Olympics

ABC  

With her doping case still to be decided, Russian Olympic Committee figure skater Kamila Valieva broke down in tears on Saturday after an emotional practice session at the Olympics. Key points: The IOC says it wants the case to be resolved as soon as possible Valieva won gold in the team event with ROC The 15-year-old is scheduled to compete …

Doping hearing to decide Russian skater’s Olympic fate
2 years, 10 months ago

Doping hearing to decide Russian skater’s Olympic fate

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva’s right to compete in the women’s event at the Beijing Olympics will be decided at an urgent hearing at the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Both the World Anti-Doping Agency and the International Testing Agency — on behalf of the IOC — said Friday they would fight the decision by Russia’s anti-doping agency …

Quad-tastic! Valieva makes history as Russians win team gold
2 years, 11 months ago

Quad-tastic! Valieva makes history as Russians win team gold

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Kamila Valieva walked almost tentatively through Capital Indoor Stadium, juggling her pink-cased cellphone, her ice skates with the fuzzy pink blade guards and the stuffed mascot of the Beijing Games, Bing Dwen Dwen. They came during Valieva’s historic free skate inside a historic arena and helped the Russians cap a dominant run to the gold medal in the …

American skater Nathan Chen dazzles in his Olympic return
2 years, 11 months ago

American skater Nathan Chen dazzles in his Olympic return

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Nathan Chen stood in the middle of the Olympic rink, bent his arm over his chest and gave a slight bow to the judges, then briskly skated away following his short program during the team competition at the Winter Games. He was perfect in Beijing: His massive, opening quad flip to “La Bohème” seemed almost to reach the …

Karen Chen struggles as the U.S. loses lead in Beijing
2 years, 11 months ago

Karen Chen struggles as the U.S. loses lead in Beijing

LA Times  

The triple loop has long been one of Karen Chen’s most reliable jumps, a trusted friend during her figure skating career. Now I know how the Olympic ice feels with competition nerves, I guess, so I can better prepare for my next event.” Vincent Zhou, who was substituted into the men’s free skate for Nathan Chen — likely so Nathan …

Nathan Chen, US lead team figure skating at Beijing Olympics
2 years, 11 months ago

Nathan Chen, US lead team figure skating at Beijing Olympics

Associated Press  

BEIJING — It was supposed to be a foregone conclusion that Russia’s powerful stable of figure skaters, including world champions in three of the four disciplines, would run away with the team gold medal at the Beijing Olympics. “I’m so proud of us,” said Knierim, who helped the U.S. win team bronze four years ago in Pyeongchang. Chen struggled to …

Nathan Chen shows his graceful power for U.S. in team event
2 years, 11 months ago

Nathan Chen shows his graceful power for U.S. in team event

LA Times  

Nathan Chen allowed himself a small laugh, a rare indulgence that was four years in the making. The difference was apparent to no one more than Chen, the three-time world champion and six-time U.S. champion who was expected to boost the U.S. team’s hopes of exceeding its two bronze-medal finishes in the team event before he challenges two-time Olympic gold …

Russians heavy favorites for Olympic figure skating medals
2 years, 11 months ago

Russians heavy favorites for Olympic figure skating medals

Associated Press  

Kamila Valieva began her run-up to the Beijing Olympics by heading to the lower-level Finlandia Trophy in early October, where the 15-year-old Russian superstar broke the world record for the free skate and total score. Our entire team works for the result and the rest does not depend on us,” Valieva, who also claimed the latest national championship, told the …

Record-breaker Valieva wins Rostelecom Cup figure skating
3 years, 1 month ago

Record-breaker Valieva wins Rostelecom Cup figure skating

Associated Press  

SOCHI, Russia — Kamila Valieva headed a Russian women’s podium sweep at the figure skating Rostelecom Cup on Saturday to underline her status as favorite for the Olympic gold medal in Beijing. The 15-year-old Valieva landed three quadruple jumps, two of them in combinations, to Ravel’s “Bolero” and scored 185.29 points in the free skate for a 272.71 total. Russian …

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