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Kamila Valieva's fate at the 2026 Olympics has been decided – Figure skating
December 20, 2024 (22:29)
Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva will not be able to take part in 2026 Olympic Games in Milan due to new selection rules introduced International Skating Union (ISU)), reports Sports.kz with reference to Sport.ru.
The 18-year-old athlete continues to serve a suspension for violating anti-doping rules, which expires in December 2025. According to the new ISU requirements, only athletes included in the Olympic qualification lists, which will be held in September 2025, will be eligible to participate in the 2026 Olympics and World Championships. Since Valieva is disqualified, her inclusion in these lists is impossible.
The list of qualifying participants in neutral status must be approved by 28…