The New York Times – Sports:
Kamila Valieva, whose positive test came to light during the Olympics, received a light penalty, drawing a sharp rebuke from the World Anti-Doping Agency.
Category: Valieva, Kamila (2006- )
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Kamila Valieva’s Doctor Has Long Worked in the Shadows of Sport
The New York Times – Sports:
Dr. Filipp Shvetsky was listed as Valieva’s supervising physician at the Beijing Games, where it was revealed she had tested positive for a banned drug before the event. He says he didn’t administer it.
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With Russia Stalling, Agency Appeals Valieva Case to Sports’ Highest Court
The New York Times – Sports:
The move by the World Anti-Doping Agency to supersede Russian officials comes amid delays and distrust in how the figure skater’s case is being handled.
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Kamila Valieva, a Sensation in Beijing, Was an Exploding Star
The New York Times – Sports:
The Russian teenager was the star of the Beijing Olympics, but disappeared in a flash.
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Ukraine Disowns Viktor Petrenko, Who Skated in Russia
The New York Times – Sports:
Viktor Petrenko, who won a gold medal at the 1992 Winter Games, has been shunned by Ukrainian figure skating officials — and by President Volodymyr Zelensky — after performing in Sochi, Russia.
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Figure Skating Will Raise Age Limit to 17
The New York Times – Sports:
The minimum age for elite skaters will be phased in over three years and be in place in time for the 2026 Olympics.
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Figure Skating Federation Proposes Raising Age to Compete
The New York Times – Sports:
A medical assessment by the International Skating Union said that elite competition may hurt younger athletes in terms of their “psychological and social development.”
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Figure Skating Federation Bars Russians With World Championships Weeks Away
The New York Times – Sports:
Skaters like Anna Shcherbakova, the Olympic women’s singles champion, and Kamila Valieva, who was embroiled in a doping dispute, will not be able to compete under the ban.
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Figure Skating Officials Bar Russians With World Championships Weeks Away
The New York Times – Sports:
Skaters like Anna Shcherbakova, the Olympic women’s singles champion, and Kamila Valieva, who was embroiled in a doping dispute, will not be able to compete under the ban.