Valieva, who helped the ROC take home gold in Monday’s figure skating team event, was allowed to compete despite failing the test. It came after a provisional suspension which had been placed on her over the matter was lifted by the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA), according to the ITA.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is now appealing the RUSADA’s decision, according to a statement from the ITA released Friday.
Russian newspaper RBC Sport reported on Wednesday that a failed drug test was taken in December and has only come to light during the Winter Olympics — sparking a scandal that continues to delay the medal ceremony of the team event.
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Russian anti-doping agency allowed Kamila Valieva to compete in Olympics despite failed drug test
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