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    Valieva Banned for Four Years, Effective December 25, 2021

    I think the next question is does Canada have the money to fight this bogus decision?
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    Valieva Banned for Four Years, Effective December 25, 2021

    The Times is reporting that Kamila was notified of the positive result on February 6th, and WADA states that she was diagnosed with athletic heart syndrome in 2020. Also, according to the Times article, "members of the CAS panel found Valieva "honest and trustworthy." The arbitrators concluded...
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    Valieva Banned for Four Years, Effective December 25, 2021

    I’m sorry I can’t see this as a win at all. So you mean to tell me that it’s the minor and ONLY the minor who gets punished? Do they really expect us to believe that a 15 year old was acquiring and doping herself with multiple heart medications?? How is it justice when Eteri & Co get to carry on...
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    Russian figure skating news in 2023

    Arina Ushakova and Valeriy Angelopol have ended their partnership. https://twitter.com/anythinggoe/status/1739995890646204633?s=46
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    Russian figure skating news in 2023

    I am very happy to see the Russian skating community rally around and support Vasilisa. I’m sure she’ll find a partner in no time. One that will treat her with the respect she deserves. Valiery on the other hand, I can’t fathom who would want to go near him with a 10ft pole now. Hopefully he...
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    ISU Statement on Russia's war against Ukraine - Participation in international competitions of Skaters and Officials from Russia and Belarus

    If you're banning Russians for being used by their governments what about the Chinese athletes?
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    Ukrainian skaters' migration to other countries

    Anastasiia Arkhipova (2x Ukrainian national champion) has uploaded a picture of herself on Instagram holding a rifle and saying that she is staying in Kyiv and is ready to defend her country. https://www.instagram.com/p/Cae5s_GIW8C/
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    Russian Figure Skater tests positive for drugs - delays ceremony for team medals

    Instead of punishing everyone else why not just have a medal ceremony and if she medals, leave her spot on the podium unattended?
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    Russian women news & updates, 2021-22 season

    Alina has spoken in support of Anna: Alina Zagitova: “I wanted Shcherbakova to perform. There is never an extra Olympic medal. Shouldn't I know." Olympic champion Pyeongchang 2018 Alina Zagitova commented on the results of the Beijing 2022 team tournament. Today at the Olympics the team...
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    Russian women news & updates, 2021-22 season

    Anna's sister sending her words of support.
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    Gymnastics News #23: Defying Gravity

    I don't know if Rhythmic Gymnastics has its own thread or not but apparently Arina and Dina wanted to retire after the Olympics to study Economics at University and Irina did not take kindly to that. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C11U57ci5FU
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    U.S. Ladies [#29]: Skating with Adjusted Vision

    Why doesn't the USFS do something similar? Given the unusual circumstances of this season why not hold another mini skate off between Karen, Amber and Mariah and then announce the worlds team? It's not like they should be in a rush considering we don't even know if worlds is going to even...
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    U.S. Ladies [#29]: Skating with Adjusted Vision

    Based on World Rankings I think they should have sent Amber. Bradie is ranked #2, Mariah #14, Amber #26 and Karen #39. Also Amber placed second at nationals. http://www.isuresults.com/ws/ws/wsladies.htm
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