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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Flo Clifford

Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva unable to compete after neutral status revoked

Valieva has reportedly had her neutral status revoked - (Reuters)

Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva is no longer eligible to compete in international events after her neutral athlete status was revoked, according to AP.

The latest twist in Valieva’s career comes more than four years after disputes about her positive doping test overshadowed the 2022 Beijing Olympics. She returned from a lengthy ban in December 2025 and has since competed in events in Russia.

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