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Fraser Watson

Russia hits back after Olympic CEO criticised “chilling” treatment of Kamila Valieva

Russia's Deputy Prime Minister has delivered a stinging riposte after the coach of Kamila Valieva was accused of "chilling" behaviour towards the athlete.

The 15-year-old figure skater was controversially permitted to compete in this week's individual event, despite testing positive for the banned substance Trimetazidine.

The result was announced after she'd delivered a virtuoso display in the team event, becoming the first skater to land a quadruple axel as the Russian Olympic Committee seemingly won gold.

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