Russian Figure Skater Kamila Valieva Has Neutral Athlete Status Revoked, AP Source Says
The ISU also withdrew Mark Kondratiuk’s neutral status and will rule on both appeals by next week, a person familiar with the matter said.
- On Saturday, the International Skating Union revoked Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva's neutral athlete status, barring her from international competition this year.
- This decision follows controversies surrounding Valieva's positive test for trimetazidine at the 2022 Beijing Olympics, which led to a ban expiring in December 2025.
- Officials cited a "potential breach of criteria" regarding the war in Ukraine, while teammate Mark Kondratiuk also had his neutral status withdrawn by the ISU.
- Both athletes may escalate the case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport if the ISU upholds its decision following appeals due by the middle of next week.
- Last week, the Ukrainian Figure Skating Federation urged the ISU to implement stricter background audits for Russian and Belarusian competitors, warning that screening processes failed to enforce neutrality rules.
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International Olympic Body Might Face Russian Athletes Case After Neutral Status Revoked
For Kamila Valieva, the road back to international figure skating has hit another unexpected turn. Just when a return seemed possible, the door has been shut in her face again. The International Skating Union has temporarily revoked the neutral status of Valieva and fellow Russian skater Mark Kondratiuk. Both athletes have appealed the decision, and […]
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Independent EspañolDUESSELDORF, Germany (AP) — Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva has had her permit to compete internationally as a neutral athlete revoked, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Saturday.
Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva has neutral athlete status revoked: reports
Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva has had her permission to compete internationally as a neutral athlete revoked, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Saturday.
The Independent
The Independent (US)Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva unable to compete after neutral status revoked
Valieva returned to competition in her native Russia last December but has now reportedly had her eligibility to compete internationally revoked
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