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

Putin honours skating coach in Valieva Olympic case

The Hindu  

Russian President Vladimir Putin awarded figure skating coach Eteri Tutberidze one of the country’s highest honours on Monday, nearly a year after a doping case involving one of her skaters overshadowed the Winter Olympics. A presidential decree dated January 26 but published on Monday listed Tutberidze among three people awarded the Order of Alexander Nevsky “for ensuring the successful training of athletes who achieved high sporting accomplishments” at the Winter Olympics in Beijing. Tutberidze-trained skater Kamila Valieva was a favourite for the gold medal ahead of the Beijing Olympics, and helped Russia win the team event before a doping test taken before the Games came back positive. The decree published on Monday also listed honours for Tutberidze’s assistant, Sergei Dudakov, and choreographer Daniil Gleikhengauz, as well as for former NHL star Pavel Bure, who is a Russian Hockey Federation official.

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Record-breaking gymnast Oksana Chusovitina’s bid for ninth Olympics ends with injury at 48
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Record-breaking gymnast Oksana Chusovitina’s bid for ninth Olympics ends with injury at 48

Associated Press  

TASHKENT, Uzbekistan — Record-breaking 48-year-old gymnast Oksana Chusovitina says an injury has ended her attempt to qualify for what would have been her ninth Olympics. “I will not be able to take part and I am very upset as I have been preparing for this competition for a long time,” Chusovitina said in the statement Thursday. Chusovitina’s long career is …

Russian sports stars perform in Beijing
11 months, 1 week ago

Russian sports stars perform in Beijing

China Daily  

Figure skating celebrities Alina Zagitova, Evgenia Medvedeva, and Elizaveta Tuktamysheva, shown consecutively from left, demonstrated their ice dances at the event. More than 10 Russian figure skaters, most of whom are former world champions, provided a visual feast for Chinese sports fans during the two-day tour performance held at the Capital Indoor Stadium in downtown Beijing on Saturday and Sunday. …

Russian sports stars perform in Beijing
11 months, 1 week ago

Russian sports stars perform in Beijing

China Daily  

Figure skating celebrities Alina Zagitova, Evgenia Medvedeva, and Elizaveta Tuktamysheva, shown consecutively from left, demonstrated their ice dances at the event. More than 10 Russian figure skaters, most of whom are former world champions, provided a visual feast for Chinese sports fans during the two-day tour performance held at the Capital Indoor Stadium in downtown Beijing on Saturday and Sunday. …

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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The Olympics will begin awarding medals to runner-ups after the Kamila Valieva ban
11 months, 1 week ago

The Olympics will begin awarding medals to runner-ups after the Kamila Valieva ban

NPR  

The Olympics will begin awarding medals to runner-ups after the Kamila Valieva ban Enlarge this image toggle caption David J. Phillip/AP David J. Phillip/AP The International Olympic Committee said Tuesday it will begin awarding medals for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics figure skating competition, two years after a doping scandal during the Games left many athletes without them. The decision …

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 …

Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva handed four-year ban for doping at Beijing Olympics
11 months, 1 week ago

Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva handed four-year ban for doping at Beijing Olympics

The Independent  

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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 figure skater Kamila Valieva’s long-running doping case finally has dates for a hearing
1 year, 6 months ago

Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva’s long-running doping case finally has dates for a hearing

Associated Press  

LAUSANNE, Switzerland — The long-running doping case involving Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva could finally be decided after dates were set Thursday for a hearing at the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Valieva’s positive test for a banned heart medication in December 2021 was revealed at the Beijing Olympics several weeks later. The World Anti-Doping Agency and the International Skating …

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 …

Vladimir Putin Honors Figure Skating Coach Eteri Tutberidze
1 year, 11 months ago

Vladimir Putin Honors Figure Skating Coach Eteri Tutberidze

News 18  

Russian President Vladimir Putin awarded figure skating coach Eteri Tutberidze one of the country’s highest honours Monday, nearly a year after a doping case involving one of her top skaters overshadowed the Winter Olympics. A presidential decree dated Jan. 26 but published Monday lists Tutberidze, 48, among three people awarded the Order of Alexander Nevsky “for ensuring the successful training …

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 …

Russian skater Valieva could miss 2026 Olympics over doping
2 years, 1 month ago

Russian skater Valieva could miss 2026 Olympics over doping

Associated Press  

LAUSANNE, Switzerland — Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva faces a potential four-year doping ban which would rule her out of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina d’Ampezzo, the Court of Arbitration for Sport said Monday. WADA argues Russian officials have not made progress in resolving the 16-year-old Valieva’s case nearly a year after she tested positive for a heart medication …

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

Russian agency won’t publish doping verdict in Valieva case

The Hindu  

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. “In strict accordance with the principles of international and Russian anti-doping standards, and also taking into account the nature and circumstances of the case, RUSADA does not intend to announce the date of the …

Putin Insists Olympic Skater Caught In Doping Scandal Didn’t Compete ‘Dishonestly’
2 years, 8 months ago

Putin Insists Olympic Skater Caught In Doping Scandal Didn’t Compete ‘Dishonestly’

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed support for figure skater Kamila Valieva on Tuesday, saying she did not compete “dishonestly” after her doping case dominated this year’s Winter Olympics. “It is impossible to achieve that kind of perfection dishonestly, with the help of some kind of extra substances or manipulations.” Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, poses for a …

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 …

Putin's gymnast 'lover' 'is hiding out in 'very private and very secure' chalet in Switzerland
2 years, 10 months ago

Putin's gymnast 'lover' 'is hiding out in 'very private and very secure' chalet in Switzerland

Daily Mail  

Vladimir Putin's Olympic gold-winning gymnast mistress is allegedly hiding with their four young children in a private chalet in Switzerland. Vladimir Putin's Olympic gold-winning gymnast mistress Alina Kabaeva is allegedly hiding with their four young children in a private chalet in Switzerland She is a famous Olympic gold medal winning rhythmic gymnast World champion Alina Kabaeva of Russia performs the …

Russian coach produces teen skating stars with short careers
2 years, 10 months ago

Russian coach produces teen skating stars with short careers

The Independent  

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After skating debacle, Bach takes rare shots at Russians
2 years, 10 months ago

After skating debacle, Bach takes rare shots at Russians

Associated Press  

BEIJING — IOC President Thomas Bach joined the global bandwagon of support for Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva on Friday, criticizing her entourage and questioning whether 15-year-old athletes should be put under such pressure at the Olympics. Bach had direct criticism of Valieva’s entourage, saying they showed “a tremendous coldness, it was chilling to see this.” The IOC leader did …

Recent Russian doping controversies at the Olympics
2 years, 10 months ago

Recent Russian doping controversies at the Olympics

Associated Press  

BEIJING — The doping case of 15-year-old Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva has dominated the conversation at the Winter Olympics in Beijing. When the Winter Olympics in Russia six years later were found to have been tainted by doping, the International Olympic Committee rechecked samples from Beijing using more modern steroid-detecting technology. Steroid use was even higher than in Beijing …

Valieva case boosts drive to raise age limit at Olympics
2 years, 10 months ago

Valieva case boosts drive to raise age limit at Olympics

The Hindu  

The doping case involving Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva has led to many more questions than answers. “If we had an age limit, I think it would promote that idea of longevity and somebody being 25 wouldn’t be shocking at an Olympics.” Valieva was allowed to skate on Tuesday in the short program partly because her age gives her extra …

‘Cold’ Kamila Valieva treatment pushes IOC towards fresh investigation
2 years, 10 months ago

‘Cold’ Kamila Valieva treatment pushes IOC towards fresh investigation

The Independent  

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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 …

‘I hate this sport!’: Rage, teen tears and Olympic collapse
2 years, 10 months ago

‘I hate this sport!’: Rage, teen tears and Olympic collapse

Associated Press  

BEIJING — The gold medalist said she felt empty. “I won’t go onto the ice again.” Trusova said she was happy with the skate but not with the result, an apparent jab at the judging that gave Shcherbakova enough extra points for artistry to keep her ahead. Trusova later said her comments about not skating again had been “emotional”, the …

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 …

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 …

Embroiled by doping accusations, ROC’s Kamila Valieva tumbles out of medal contention
2 years, 10 months ago

Embroiled by doping accusations, ROC’s Kamila Valieva tumbles out of medal contention

LA Times  

Maybe the pressure was too much for a teenager — even a precociously talented teen such as Kamila Valieva. Olympic officials joined with the international skating federation and World Anti-Doping Agency in a last-minute effort to disqualify Valieva but lost in the Court of Arbitration for Sport, which sought to preserve due process and ruled that as a minor — …

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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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 …

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 …

Russian skater can compete, but medal ceremony won’t be held
2 years, 10 months ago

Russian skater can compete, but medal ceremony won’t be held

Associated Press  

BEIJING — 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, setting her up for an attempt at a second gold medal. Valieva tested positive for the heart drug trimetazidine on Dec. 25 at the Russian nationals, but the result from a Swedish lab …

Beijing Winter Olympics 2022: Russian skater Kamila Valieva to learn fate on Monday
2 years, 10 months ago

Beijing Winter Olympics 2022: Russian skater Kamila Valieva to learn fate on Monday

Firstpost  

Valieva, who is 15, could be barred from competing in the women’s individual competition if the Court of Arbitration for Sport rules against her. Beijing: Russian figure skating sensation Kamila Valieva will learn Monday if she can compete again at the Beijing Winter Olympics when sport’s top court gives its decision on a doping test she failed in December. CAS …

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 …

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. …

Russia’s Davis mum on mom’s role in Olympic doping case
2 years, 10 months ago

Russia’s Davis mum on mom’s role in Olympic doping case

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Russian ice dancer Diana Davis mostly remained silent as partner Gleb Smolkin snapped at reporters Saturday night for asking about Davis’ mother, embattled figure skating coach Eteri Tutberidze, and her involvement in 15-year-old Kamila Valieva’s doping case. She’s here with us.” Smolkin and Davis received a score of 71.66 points to their program, set to “Boom Boom Pow” …

Russian skater’s doping case to be heard Sunday at Olympics
2 years, 10 months ago

Russian skater’s doping case to be heard Sunday at Olympics

Associated Press  

BEIJING — Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva will find out Monday if she can compete at the Olympics in the women’s competition, which starts a day later. The Court of Arbitration for Sport said Saturday the expedited hearing on Valieva’s doping case will be held Sunday night in Beijing, with a ruling by Monday afternoon. Earlier Saturday, CAS confirmed it …

Russian coach produces teen skating stars with short careers
2 years, 10 months ago

Russian coach produces teen skating stars with short careers

Associated Press  

BEIJING — The coach behind Russia’s figure skating dynasty rarely speaks to the media, enhancing her mystique as a guru who produces a line of teenage stars who can land jumps no other women even attempt. She broke her silence on the case against Kamila Valieva on Saturday, telling Russian TV: “We are absolutely sure that Kamila is innocent and …

Beijing Winter Olympics 2022: Kamila Valieva case 'catastrophic failure' of system, says USADA
2 years, 10 months ago

Beijing Winter Olympics 2022: Kamila Valieva case 'catastrophic failure' of system, says USADA

Firstpost  

Valieva, who played a starring role in helping Russia win team gold in Beijing on Monday, tested positive for the banned substance trimetazidine after competing at an event in Saint Petersburg on 25 December. Los Angeles: The drug scandal embroiling Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva at the Winter Olympics marks a “catastrophic failure” for the fight against doping, United States …

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 …

Beijing Winter Olympics 2022: Russian Olympic Committee says skater Kamila Valieva has right to compete
2 years, 10 months ago

Beijing Winter Olympics 2022: Russian Olympic Committee says skater Kamila Valieva has right to compete

Firstpost  

In a statement, the ROC said Valieva has “the right to train and take part in competitions in full without restrictions until the Court of Arbitration for Sport decides otherwise.” Moscow, Russia: The Russian Olympic Committee said Friday teenage skating sensation Kamila Valieva had the right to compete in Beijing and that her gold medal should stand, after she failed …

Kamila Valieva: Russian 15-year-old figure skater faces Winter Olympics ban after failing drug test
2 years, 10 months ago

Kamila Valieva: Russian 15-year-old figure skater faces Winter Olympics ban after failing drug test

The Independent  

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Teenage figure skater Kamila Valieva is the latest casualty of Russia's athletic glory at any cost
2 years, 10 months ago

Teenage figure skater Kamila Valieva is the latest casualty of Russia's athletic glory at any cost

Salon  

Weeks before the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, 15-year-old Kamila Valieva, a figure skater from Russia, tested positive for a banned heart medication. This doping revelation was not released until after Valieva had already started competing and had helped her fellow Russian Olympic Committee figure skaters win gold in the Beijing Olympics figure skating team event, where Valieva shined. In 2019, …

Kamila Valieva: How the face of the Winter Olympics became embroiled in another potential Russian doping scandal
2 years, 10 months ago

Kamila Valieva: How the face of the Winter Olympics became embroiled in another potential Russian doping scandal

The Independent  

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