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The long-running doping case involving Russian figure skater Camila Valieva entered another phase on Tuesday as the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
Last month, the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) said the 16-year-old had violated anti-doping rules but had no “negligence or negligence” for the violation, effectively pleading Valieva’s wrongdoing.
However, WADA considers such a conclusion “wrong” and is now exercising its right to appeal the judgment.
Valieva was suspended by RUSADA the day after leading the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) to victory in the figure skating team event at last year’s Beijing Winter Olympics. She also became the first woman in history to record her quadruple jump at the same event. .
However, during the course of the Olympics, it was revealed that Valieva had tested positive for heart disease. Trimetazidine – Can increase endurance – December 2021.
Valieva has not publicly explained the positive test results.
In the team competition held in Beijing, the Republic of China ranked first with the United States in second, Japan in third, and Canada in fourth, but the medal ceremony was not held as a result of the doping controversy.
In a statement on Tuesday, WADA said it is seeking a four-year period of ineligibility for Valieva from the sample collection date of 25 December 2021 and disqualification of her results.
“As we have sought to do throughout this process, WADA will continue to push this matter forward without further delay,” the statement added.
“WADA is unable to comment further at this time as the case is currently pending before CAS.”
CNN reached out to RUSADA and the International Olympic Committee for comment.
Valieva was cleared to compete in the women’s singles event at the Winter Olympics, but ended up finishing fourth after several falls and trips during the competition.
Travis Tygart, CEO of the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), said Tuesday that the decision to appeal Valieva’s case to CAS “must be done to restore confidence in the global anti-doping system. He said.
He added: “Let’s hope the hearings happen quickly and open to the public so athletes whose dreams hang in the balance will be able to see what the final outcome will be.” Whatever it is, the final result can be believed and justice can be served soon.”
