Except that she was already treated with kid gloves by CAS, so I feel like the IOC won't want to fight it anymore if she's given a slap on the wrist at least.
I don't disagree, I just think you'll be hardpressed to find a federation who wants to fight for their skater to move up one non-medal winning spot.
The difference is that CAS was dealing with an investigation that hadn't been completed by RUSADA and the revelation of her identity despite being a "protected person" while the investigation was ongoing. I think, if she's found guilty, even if it is because of
, the degree of punishment, especially with an Olympic medal on the table, is not going to be treated with the same kid gloves that we saw in February.
I like your optimism and hope you are correct.The difference is that CAS was dealing with an investigation that hadn't been completed by RUSADA and the revelation of her identity despite being a "protected person" while the investigation was ongoing. I think, if she's found guilty, even if it is because of
And Valieva.
So maybe not kid gloves, but satin gloves?The difference is that CAS was dealing with an investigation that hadn't been completed by RUSADA and the revelation of her identity despite being a "protected person" while the investigation was ongoing. I think, if she's found guilty, even if it is because of
Been away for a while and just LOVING the “grandpa coughed/sneezed” (whatever the story is) emoji…And Valieva.
So maybe not kid gloves, but satin gloves?
I see them striking a middle ground between the travesty at the Olympics and a typical adult punishment. And I still think Eteri's neck is on the table. She'd be a National Hero if they fired her and get plenty of work while Sambo-70 gets rid of someone that brings them a lot of negative attention. They could, of course, blame it on a lower-level staff member and save her. But Valieva got that drug somewhere and we know it's not scientifically possible it came from
I volunteer Danny G. as tribute if they're going to blame it on someone lower ranking.They could, of course, blame it on a lower-level staff member and save her. But Valieva got that drug somewhere and we know it's not scientifically possible it came from
Only if he choreographs his own exit to Vivaldi's Winter/Carly Rae Jepsen's "Talking to Yourself"/"Mashiara" from the soundtrack to the epic fantasy series The Wheel of Time (available to stream on Amazon Prime )
If there will be “disciplinary procedures” would that potentially include the coaching team? Seems it would. They approved and promoted use of drugs.
That's definitely more thematic a choice I'm just trying to hype up Ms Jepsen's new single haha
That was always because the next new hot 15 or 16-year-old was coming up and pushed them out of the way. At the next Olympics, skaters will have to be 17 as of July 1 of the previous year, meaning nearly 18. Some skaters will be 21 at their first eligibility to compete at the Olympics, if their 17th birthday is after July 1 of an Olympic year. Because of this, Valieva, who will be 19 at the time of the next Olympics, very well could be there. A lot of the Russian children who would have been aiming for 2026 will no longer be age eligible.
It's not her age or age limits it's that their technique isn't sustainable and they usually have major injuries that force them into retirement
I was thinking of him when I wrote what I wrote!
Zagitova absolutely could’ve been at the last Olympics. She didn’t have quads, so was forced out by the new younger ones. She could not compete with their technical content. Additionally, raising the age limit may mean mean these little tiny 15 and 16-year-olds may not be doing quads anymore since most females probably won’t be able to do them by 18 anyways. Even if they do continue to do the quads at that age, they will be limited to junior worlds. It will be interesting to see how things change regarding quads and the women’s event.
In the meantime she is staying off of balconies.
Russians arent going to be in the Olympics in 2026! Possibly never again!
She is basking in her new found fame and glory. After all rules do not apply to Russia. No one has the right to give them rules. She is having the time of her life but she will wear the Z forever. I do not foresee any figureskating future for her outside of Russia. Even if the ban at some point ends I think any skater who openly makes motions approving the Ukraine Slaughter/Genocide should not be given visa's to enter any other country. They do not have to give a reason why.
Fair enough! I'm not arguing skaters who have attended political rallies or explicitly supported Putin should get a free pass back into competition. I guess I'm wanting to believe the really young skaters we're seeing doing that are responding to political pressure/terrible adult influence more than anything else. I still place the majority of the blame on those adults.
I find them to be irresponsible, but that's just me.
Just looking at the way the Russian media promotes the coaches over the skaters - especially with Eteri - makes it pretty obvious that the coach is the actual important person. Even in the test skates preview it is framed as a coaching matchup, not a skating event with skaters.
Is there a basis written in policy for banning such skaters from competitions?
I can't imagine she finds any enjoyment in her experience. To the contrary, I expect it was very traumatic. She must have been expecting fame and fortune, and instead she got tragedy.
