'Doping Scandal' Russian Valieva Hearing Concludes... Results Expected on the 14th

Russian female figure skater Kamila Valieva
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[Asia Economy Reporter Jeong Hyunjin] The hearing by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) regarding Russian female figure skater Kamila Valieva, who caused a doping scandal while competing in the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, concluded on the 14th. The results of the hearing are expected to be announced in the afternoon of the same day, one day before the women's figure skating event.

According to major foreign media, CAS conducted a virtual hearing on Valieva with representatives from the International Olympic Committee (IOC), World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), International Skating Union (ISU), Russian Olympic Committee (ROC), and Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) in attendance. The hearing, which began the previous evening, lasted about six hours and ended around 2 a.m. on the 14th.

Matthew Lip, Secretary General of CAS, stated, "We have concluded the lengthy hearing and now the panel will deliberate until the morning," adding, "We hope to make a final decision and announce it to the media and on the official website between 1 and 3 p.m. on the 14th." Since the women's individual figure skating event at the Beijing Winter Olympics begins on the 15th, it appears they intend to deliver the results beforehand.

Earlier, Valieva was suspected of doping after a banned substance, trimetazidine, was detected in a doping test conducted in December last year. Although Russia won the team figure skating event, the medal ceremony was not held due to the doping test results being disclosed, and discussions on this matter are ongoing. Valieva's age conflicts with doping regulations, necessitating legal review.

WADA has also conducted investigations into Valieva's close associates, including her coach and attending physician, as she is under 16 years old and thus protected under doping regulations.

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