[Olympics] Valieva Maintains Silence Even at Russian Airport Arrival Area
Countless Crowds Gather to Welcome
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Kamila Valieva (Russian Olympic Committee), the women's singles figure skater who faced doping controversy at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, remained silent even in Russia. According to Russian media, Valieva arrived at Sheremetyevo Airport in Moscow, Russia, on the 18th (Korean time) along with twenty-one athletes from the Beijing Winter Olympics. Despite a barrage of questions from reporters, she kept her lips tightly sealed and left the arrival hall. A large crowd gathered at the airport to welcome the Russian athletes, presenting Valieva with bouquets and applauding her.
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Valieva was considered a strong favorite to win at this competition but faced the risk of being barred from participation after testing positive in a doping sample. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) approved her participation, allowing her to compete on the Olympic stage, but she made repeated mistakes in the free skating and failed to win a medal. The day after the competition, Valieva packed her bags and headed back to Russia.
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