A Russian doping scandal and the appeals process delayed the rewarding of the medals to figure skaters. The United States and Japan received upgraded medals.
A four-year doping ban against Kamila Valieva was upheld by the Court of Arbitration for Sport, but harsher punishment of Russia itself was wanted this time.
“The doping of children is evil and unforgivable, and doctors, coaches…found to have provided performance enhancing drugs…should be in prison.” —WADA President Witold Banka
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Allowing Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva to continue competing despite the drug abuse sends the wrong signal to the clean athletes.
“The delay in the positive test being announced seems likely to be an attempt to cover up the result,” wrote Conte, the former BALCO head.
The IOC, World Anti-Doping Agency and International Skating Union all wanted the 15-year-old Valieva ejected from the Olympics after it was revealed that she had tested...
Should Valieva be disqualified, Russian world champion Anna Shcherbakova would become the favorite for the gold medal.
The IOC and ISU are appealing to overturn the reinstatement of Valieva by the Russian Anti-Doping Agency.
The ruling in the CAS hearing could impact the medal results of the team event. If the Russian is disqualified, the United States would win the...
