Russian Skater’s Doping Case To Be Heard Sunday At Olympics
Feb 12, 2022, 4:41 PM
Kamila Valieva of Team ROC skates during a figure skating training session on day eight of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games at Capital Indoor Stadium practice rink on February 12, 2022 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
(Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
BEIJING (AP) — The Court of Arbitration for Sport says Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva’s doping hearing will be held Sunday night with a ruling by Monday afternoon.
The 15-year-old Valieva broke down in tears after an emotional practice session at the Olympics.
She tested positive for a banned substance before the Beijing Games.
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Valieva helped the Russian team win a gold medal in the team event and is scheduled to compete in the women’s competition on Tuesday.
