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Questions swirl as Russian skater awaits Beijing Olympics doping fate
Questions grew on Feb. 12 over why it took six weeks for Kamila Valieva's failed drug test to come to light, as the 15-year-old Russian figure skater fights to stay at the Beijing Olympics.
It’s Official: Russian Figure Skater’s Positive Doping Test was Confirmed
Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva gave a positive doping test on December 25 last year during the Russian national championship, the International Testing Agency (ITA) officially announced. Valieva, 15 years of age, used the banned substance trimetazidine.
Russia making slow progress: WADA
The head of the world anti-doping agency (WADA) complained yesterday of slow progress by Russian authorities towards making the country's anti-doping agency (RUSADA) compliant with international standards.
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WADA Refused to Return Russia's Rights
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) refused to return the license to the Russian agency (RUSADA), reports sega.
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Russia responds as doping scandal threatens to spread
Russia rejected on Nov. 10 explosive accusations of doping and corruption and promised a rapid response to avoid suspension from the 2016 Olympics due to the scandal that threatens to spread far beyond the borders of Russia and athletics.
"Until any proof has been put forward, it is hard to accept any accusations as they seem rather groundless," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.