“An incredibly talented girl was kidnapped and destroyed as an athlete” – Zhurova about Valieva’s case

Olympic champion and deputy of the State Duma of the Russian Federation Svetlana Jourova told that the Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva “destroyed as an athlete” with a lengthy disqualification.

On Wednesday, it became known that the Swiss Federal Court had rejected an appeal against the decision of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to disqualify Valieva. At the end of January 2024, the CAS suspended Valieva for four years for violating anti-doping rules.

— I have said it and I will continue to say it: Camila found herself hostage to the situation. Before and after, athletes for such doping received either a suspension or a minimum period of suspension.

The more we discuss the subject with Camila, the more it resurfaces. On the one hand, there is logic to this: I want to protect Valieva’s honor. On the other hand, no one will admit it now, no one will defend it. People likely to know the truth will be put under pressure. I am offended by the double standards.

An incredibly talented girl was kidnapped and destroyed as an athlete,” Zhurova told .

The 18-year-old Russian’s suspension period begins on December 25, 2021, and her results have been canceled since that date.

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