Kulizhnikov on Valieva’s disqualification: “I pray that the girl does not collapse psychologically”

World speed skating record holder Pavel Kulizhnikov during a conversation with , he expressed the hope that the Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva will not collapse psychologically after the decision of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).

At the end of January, the CAS suspended Valieva for four years for violating anti-doping rules. The 17-year-old Russian’s suspension period begins on December 25, 2021, and her results have been canceled since that date.

“I haven’t really delved into his situation.” I know it’s hard to bear, especially since because of all this the team lost Olympic gold. I just pray that the girl doesn’t collapse psychologically. For me, she is an Olympic champion.

— Are your psychological problems a thing of the past?

– No, it’s still difficult. At one time I turned to specialists, and there was a time when I was seen by a psychiatrist. Not anymore,” Kulizhnikov told .

Source : MatchTV

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