Kamila Valieva to testify at own CAS doping hearing

Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva, now 17 years old, will testify by video link in a hearing over her long-contested doping case later this month. Valieva, then 15, was a favourite for the 2022 Beijing Olympics, especially when she became the first woman to land any quad jump in Olympic competition. She ultimately finished fourth after being allowed to continue …

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Russia seeks Olympics alternative, backed by China

As the war in Ukraine rages on, sporting sanctions against Russia and Belarus (Russia’s primary ally in the war) continue to be enforced worldwide. The IOC has reaffirmed that while Russian and Belarusian athletes will be able to compete in the Paris 2024 Olympics, “No flag, anthem, colours, or any other identifications whatsoever of these countries” will be allowed, with …

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