The Beijing Olympics and figure skating women's singles will be free in the second half on the 17th.
However, the IOC (International Olympic Committee) spokesman has revealed that the results of Wariewa will be treated as "provisional".
“The (medal) award ceremony will not be held until all procedures are completed.”
This is a response to the problem of doping of ROC (= Russian Olympic Committee) Camilla Wariewa (15).
Wariewa was found to have a positive reaction to the banned drug.
Why does she continue to participate in the Olympics?
And whereabouts of the medal ...
This issue will be discussed with expert commentary on what is throwing into the sports world.
“Unusual” “Positive reaction is the responsibility of the athlete in principle”
Shin Asakawa, Managing Director of JADA (Japan Anti-Doping Agency), was surprised at the CAS decision to "continue to participate" in Wariewa.
Managing Director Asakawa
"It cannot be unusual from an anti-doping point of view that athletes with suspected doping continue to compete at the Olympic Games, the best sports festival."
According to WADA regulations, athletes are inspected. If you show a positive reaction to a prohibited drug and a violation is found, you will be suspended from qualification in principle.
And it is said that you will not be allowed to participate in the tournament during the suspension period.
Furthermore, the regulations stipulate that it is the athlete's responsibility in principle if a positive reaction is obtained, as "it is the responsibility of the athlete to prevent the prohibited substances from entering the body".
The rules are strict to protect the health of the athletes and ensure the fairness of the competition.
Medalists also react
A press conference by the top three players of the short program held on the 15th.
Wariewa did not show up, but the press asked other players questions about Wariewa one after another.
Athletes have made various voices regarding this decision.
Kim Yona of South Korea, a gold medalist at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, said on her SNS, "Athletes who violate doping cannot participate in the match. This principle should be adhered to without exception. Efforts and dreams are just as precious. "
Fumie Suguri, who won the prize at the 2006 Torino Olympics, posted, "Health and life are the top priorities for 15-year-old athletes. Some people are dying from doping."
Meanwhile, Russia's Evgeni Plushenko, who won the gold medal in the men's singles at the Turin Olympics, said, "Warieva is one of the greatest figure skaters of all time. I believe that the Olympics will bring her the joy and dreams of victory. I want to send you support. "
"Guardian required" is the biggest reason
Why did CAS decide to allow it?
The biggest reason is that Wariewa is a “guardian” under the age of 16.
It has been stated in the WADA regulations since January last year that athletes under the age of 16 are "guardians required".
Yoshihisa Hayakawa, an arbitrator at CAS, said:
"In the case of young athletes, they are often involved in doping rather than their own judgment, so special care is taken not to crush young shoots that lack judgment. The concept of "guardian" has been created as a powerhouse. This decision was taken into consideration. "
Also, the IOC said that the positive reaction of the banned drug on the side of Wariewa depends on what her grandfather is taking. It reveals what it claims to have happened.
Regarding this, Hayakawa pointed out that "trimetazidine", which gave a positive reaction this time, is a drug that is unlikely to be accidentally taken.
Even considering that Wariewa is a "guardian", she said, "If I had been selected as the arbitrator this time, he would have decided he wouldn't be able to play until the suspicions were cleared." Did.
"Is it a doping violation?" Judgment is not yet made
In fact, the CAS ruling does not make a judgment on doping violations.
Mr. Asakawa, Managing Director of Japan Anti-Doping Agency, explains the background.
"This time, only the pros and cons of continuing to participate have been decided, and doping has not been deliberated. The balance between the right of athletes to continue to participate and the risk of being excluded from the competition without a conclusion of doping. The decision was made. "
What about women's single medals?
The organization that became the first event of figure skating has not yet held a medal award ceremony.
The medals have not yet been given to the ROC who became the gold medal and the Japanese player who became the bronze medal.
In addition, the women's single will be free on the night of the 17th, and Wariewa is expected to win medals.
What will happen to the results of groups and women's singles?
The IOC states that Wariewa's performance in women's singles will be "provisional."
In addition, if Wariewa is in third place, she has revealed that she will not hold a medal award ceremony during the tournament.
The same is true for groups.
Regarding this, JADA Managing Director Asakawa
said-
"There is a good chance that all the Olympic results will expire depending on the period of suspension, which will be decided in the post-convention deliberations."
Even if he is ranked first, he may not be able to win a medal.
And he spoke with a stern look.
"The medal award ceremony is a sunny stage for athletes, the most precious place to embody the sport's value of sharing achievements with those who helped, and the spirit of the Olympics. That is one athlete with alleged doping. It would be a shame for athletes and immeasurable damage for the Olympics if it weren't done because of the presence of
What was thrown into the sports world
Russia will not be able to send its team to international sports competitions until December due to past systematic doping problems.
As with last year's Tokyo Olympics, only athletes who meet the strict conditions are allowed to participate in the Beijing Olympics as ROC (= Russian Olympic Committee) athletes.
For that reason, the two experts have sternly pointed out that this issue of Wariewa could leave a big dent in the Olympics and, by extension, in the sports world.
Yoshihisa Hayakawa (acting as an arbitrator at CAS)
"Warieva is a very powerful player, and it is possible that this case will convey a false message to the world that even if there is a doping violation, it will be manageable. It's very dangerous. Whatever the fact, I want you to be honest with Wariewa. I think that's more than a medal as a top athlete representing boys and girls around the world. "
Asakawa Managing Director Shin (JADA)
"If you can't follow common rules, you shouldn't be eligible to participate in this sport. Russia breaks away from past mistakes and young athletes perform. We need to work hard to create a clean sports environment so that we don't lose our place or suffer any disadvantages. "
[Background] Positive reaction was last December, test result is this month 8th
Beijing Olympics, 8th of this month, the 5th day of the Games.
The awarding ceremony for the medal of the first event "group" of figure skating scheduled for that night has been stopped in a hurry.
The next day, the IOC explained that "legal consultation with the ISU (= International Skating Union) was needed."
Some overseas media reported that the ROC athlete was suspected of having a doping violation, and that the target athlete was Wariewa.
On the 11th, ITA (= international test organization), which is in charge of the doping test of the tournament, said that Wariewa had a positive reaction of the prohibited drug "trimetazidine" which has a blood flow promoting effect in the test last December, and this month, In response to the arrival of the test results, RUSADA (= Russian Anti-Doping Agency) temporarily suspended the qualification, but after that, protests from the Wariewa player side were accepted, and it was announced that the disposition was lifted. ..
It is assumed that this test result arrived from the inspection agency on the 8th of this month.
[Background] Judgment is "continue to participate" The reason is ...
On the 14th, CAS ruled that it was appropriate for Wariewa to continue playing.
Regarding the reason for this decision, CAS said that
▽ 15-year-old Wariewa is a "guardian required" in WADA regulations, and the standards of evidence and sanctions are set low.
▽ The result of the doping test in December is the Olympic period. He said that it was not the responsibility of Wariewa to get inside, and that "suspension of participation could cause significant damage to Wariewa."
[Background] The top female single ...
At a press conference, IOC Chairman Denis Oswald said on the 15th, "The decision of CAS must be respected. However, this decision is about the continuation of participation, and the final conclusion of the doping violation has not been reached. The 15-year-old Since one person does not violate doping, people around him will also be investigated. "
After the press conference, Oswald also revealed that Wariewa claimed that the positive reaction to the banned drug was "caused by what her grandfather was taking."
That night, Wariewa took the lead in the first half of the women's singles short program.
However, Wariewa did not attend the press conference by the top three players after the performance.
On the 15th, the New York Times, a leading American newspaper, announced that in addition to "trimetazidine" from Wariewa's sample, "hypoxen" and "L-carnitine" that are not on the list of prohibited drugs but are used for the treatment of heart disease etc. Two kinds of drugs were detected.
In the article, an executive of USADA (= American Anti-Doping Agency) pointed out that "the combination of the three types seems to be aimed at improving endurance and reducing fatigue."