What is the Russian skating controversy?

Russia shocked the world by earning 33 medals at the 2014 Sochi Games. But their victory was overshadowed nearly two years after the end of the Games when the World Anti-Doping Agency accused Russia of a state-sponsored doping program.

Why did the Russian skater cry?

The tears after the programs initially appeared to be due to ROC’s Kamila Valieva’s underwhelming performance in the free skate. The favorite to win the event fell or stumbled twice in the routine, dropping off the podium and finishing in fourth after recording the best score in the short program.

What happened with Russian doping?

When the Winter Olympics in Russia six years later were found to have been tainted by doping, the International Olympic Committee rechecked samples from Beijing using more modern steroid-detecting technology. Nineteen Russian athletes were eventually disqualified, including 14 who won medals.

Who decided Kamala could skate?

the Court of Arbitration for Sport
The governing body making this decision is the Court of Arbitration for Sport, which was asked by the International Olympic Committee, WADA, and the International Skating Union to suspend Kamila Valieva after Russia had allowed her to skate despite a positive test.

What happened to the 15 year old Russian figure skater?

The Russian figure skaters were already facing tight scrutiny and international backlash after the 2022 Beijing Olympics. Valieva, a 15-year-old sensation who had been on the senior circuit for only a few months, tested positive for a banned heart medication on Dec. 25 that came to light after the team competition.

How many times has Russia caught doping?

Systematic doping of Russian athletes has resulted in 46 Olympic medals stripped from Russia (and Russian associated teams), four times the number of the next highest, and more than 30% of the total.

Does the 15-year-old Russian skater have a heart condition?

The 15-year-old Russian figure skating star who recently had a positive drug test result during the Beijing Olympics reportedly had three substances in her sample. The substances in Kamila Valieva’s system were used to treat heart conditions.