Athletistic / Weightlifting. Russian weightlifter, bronze medalist at the 2021 World Championships Yana Sotieva has been disqualified for violating anti-doping rules. This was reported by the press service of the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA).

It is reported that the athlete was suspended for possession of a prohibited substance and use of a prohibited substance.

Russian Vice President Chernychenko said that he would like to look into the eyes of the head of the IOC, who deprived Putin of the order.

The athlete was disqualified for two years. The ban period is counted from December 5, taking into account the time served for the temporary suspension.

Sotieva, 21, won a bronze medal at the 2021 World Championships in Tashkent. The same year, she won silver at the European Championships in Moscow.


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