RUSADA found that Kamila Valieva's sample data could have been transferred before the Olympics
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The Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) has released new details regarding the controversial doping test of Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva. This was reported on the website of the organization.
As RUSADA managed to establish, the sample of the 15-year-old figure skater dated December 25, 2021 was transferred to the laboratory within a period sufficient to complete the necessary procedures. Despite the delays caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the laboratory was able to provide information about the dubious doping test back in January – that is, before the start of the Beijing Olympics. The laboratory was supposed to perform the analysis as a matter of priority, but the statement of its result was not submitted until February 7th.
Earlier, on February 14, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) allowed Valieva to participate in the individual tournament at the Olympics. The athlete will perform in the short and free programs on February 15 and 17, respectively.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) refused to award the winners of the team figure skaters tournament, in which the Russians became the strongest. In addition, the IOC will not hold an awards ceremony if Valieva is among the winners in the individual tournament.
