Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva can continue to compete at the Beijing Winter Olympics, an international body rules, after it was reported that she had tested positive for a banned substance.
Officials heard six hours of testimony in a video conference that began after 8:30 p.m. local time Sunday in Beijing, and continued their deliberations on Monday. In their reasoning, they cited special protections for minors such as Valieva, 15, the delay between the test late last year and the reporting of the results last week, and the risk of causing her “irreparable harm” by preventing her from competing.
The Russian Olympic Committee also celebrated the news that Valieva will be allowed to compete on Tuesday.In a statement, the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee said it was “disappointed” by the decision. “Athletes have the right to know they are competing on a level playing field,” said Sarah Hirshland, chief executive of the committee. “Unfortunately, today that right is being denied.”
Questions around Valieva’s case have upended the women’s competition and imperiled the team gold already won by Russian skaters, who are not allowed to compete under their own flag after Russia was barred from international sports events over a state-sponsored doping program. The CAS decision pertains only to whether Valieva can continue to compete, not the outcome of the team event.
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