“Of course, WADA will appeal this decision of RUSADA. It’s a pity for Kamil in this situation” – Sergey Novitsky

European Ice Dance Champion Sergei Novitsky on air “” said that the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) will appeal the decision of the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) that the figure skater is not guilty Kamila Valieva in doping.

“It’s hard to predict how this is all going to end. In this whole situation it’s a shame, of course, first of all Camila.

What can doping in figure skating be? Why? Gaining muscle mass, losing weight – what is it for skateboarders? This is useless.

I think, of course, WADA will appeal this decision by RUSADA, Novitsky told .

On Friday, RUSADA informed WADA that it had made a decision in the Valieva case. It was acknowledged that although the skater committed an anti-doping rule violation, there was “no fault or negligence on her part”. Valieva escaped sanctions other than the cancellation of her results on the date of the sample (December 25, 2021). WADA has requested a copy of the full reasoned decision, which it will review with the file to determine if the decision is consistent with WADA’s decisions. WADA also reserves the right to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).