Zheleznyakov – about the possible continuation of Valieva’s career after her disqualification: “As far as I know Kamila’s will, it is quite realistic”

Famous choreographer Alexei Zheleznyakov, in a conversation with a correspondent, said that the continuation of the figure skater’s career Kamila Valieva after the end of the disqualification period is entirely possible.

On Friday, Valieva said she intends to continue her career after her suspension expires. In late January, the Court of Arbitration for Sport suspended Valieva for four years for violating anti-doping rules. The 18-year-old Russian’s suspension period begins on December 25, 2021, and her results have been canceled since that date.

— How do you see the prospect of Kamila Valieva’s possible return to competition after disqualification?

— I see it positively, in general. Of course, it is very difficult to surpass young girls who do not stand still. Of course, it will be very difficult to integrate and move up the ranks. But as far as I know Camila’s wishes, this is of course entirely possible. Why not? Let him try. Only he who walks will master the road. I have a positive attitude towards this. Maybe she should try to shut down the gestalt after all the Olympic events. Maybe it will be easier for Kamila, even psychologically, if she tries,” Zheleznyakov told .

Due to the disqualification, Valieva was deprived of gold at the 2022 European Championship and the Russian team was deprived of gold at the team tournament of the 2022 Olympic Games. The International Skating Union redistributed the medals in the team competitions at the Beijing Olympics: the American team moved to first place, the Japanese took second, and the Russian team won the bronze medal.

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