China News Service, February 15 (Xinhua) According to a comprehensive report, after a series of positive drug tests, the Russian Olympic Committee figure skater Valieva said that she was a little tired in recent days, but she was very happy to continue to participate in the competition.
Members of the International Olympic Committee also revealed on the 15th that Valieva explained that the positive drug test may be related to a certain heart disease drug taken by his grandfather.
Data map: Russian Olympic team figure skater Valieva.
According to reports, after being allowed to continue to participate in the next competition, Valieva told Russian media, "I will do my best to represent our country. I have heard a lot of good wishes ... At this difficult time, this support It's very important to me."
On the other hand, Denis Oswald, a senior member of the International Olympic Committee, revealed on the 15th that Valieva explained that the positive drug test may be related to a certain drug taken by his grandfather.
Valieva's legal team also said that the drinking water may have been contaminated with traces of Valieva's grandfather's heart medicine.
Valieva was temporarily suspended by the Russian Anti-Doping Agency due to a positive drug test on a sample provided on December 25, 2021.
On February 9, 2022, Valieva challenged the temporary suspension and a hearing was held on the same day.
Subsequently, the Russian Anti-Doping Agency decided to lift her temporary ban and allow her to continue participating in the Beijing Winter Olympics.
The decision was challenged by the International Olympic Committee, the World Anti-Doping Agency and the International Skating Union to the International Court of Arbitration for Sport.
On February 14, the International Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) issued a ruling that allowed Valieva to continue competing.