The 15-year-old skating sensation is at the center of the drug scandal at the Winter Olympics

In the blood of Camila and Aliba, who made history in Beijing and is already considered the best skater in the world, a banned drug was found, but in light of her young age she can not be blamed

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09/02/2022

Wednesday, 09 February 2022, 20:36

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A major scandal at the Beijing Winter Olympics could lead to the return of an Olympic gold medal and the suspension of one of the most promising athletes in the skating industry.

After last night's postponement of the medal ceremony in the group competition due to a "legal matter that requires clarification" and reports of fear of drug use in the Russian team, it became clear tonight (Wednesday) that the person who failed the test and is at the center of the affair is 15-year-old youth sensation

Valieva, who led the Russian union team in a competition held on Monday and was the first in history to make a double jump with four rounds in the air, is already considered the best skater in the world.

According to the Insidethegames website, it is not yet clear what the problem was with Valiba's test, but it is not a stimulant.

Various reports in Russia have claimed that the drug in question is trimethazidine, a drug for angina that is commonly used to prevent angina and help blood flow to the heart.

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At the center of the affair.

Camila and Aliba (Photo: Reuters)

Camila and Aliba slide in Russia (Photo: GettyImages, Jean Catuffe)

Camila and Aliba skate Russia (Photo: Reuters)

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The situation is even more complicated in light of Valiva's age, which is defined according to the regulations of the Agency for the Prevention of Doping in Sports as a "protected personality" because she is less than 16 years old.

Several legal teams are now involved in working on the complex case, with hearings expected to continue tomorrow as well.

If Valiba is convicted, her punishment will be less severe than usual, given her young age, but it will be a sporting tragedy for someone who has earned the nickname "perfect" and is considered by many to be the greatest potential skater in history.

All official bodies declined to comment, but in Russia the story has reached the Kremlin and a spokesman for President Vladimir Putin said: "Wait for clarifications from our organizations or the International Olympic Committee."

For Russia, which overtook the U.S. and Japan in the team competition, taking the medal would be another serious embarrassment after the many penalties imposed on it in recent years and the fact that it could not appear under its name and flag at the Olympics.

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