Figure skating body proposes age limit hike to 17 at Olympics, other events
Figure skating's governing body has detailed a proposal to raise the athlete age limit to 17 at the Olympics and other international events.
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Figure skating body details proposal to hike age limit to 17
GENEVA (AP) — Figure skating’s governing body has detailed a proposal to raise the athlete age limit to 17 at the Olympics and other international events.
Vladimir Putin in staunch defence of Kamila Valieva as he slams ban on Russian athletes
Vladimir Putin has defended figure skating star Kamila Valieva two months on from her doping case at the 2022 Winter Olympics, as well as slamming recent sport bans on Russian athletes. Valieva was part of the Russian team that won gold in the figure skating event at the Games, however her ongoing case has meant they are yet to be presented with their medals.
Putin says Valieva's skating 'perfection' could not be achieved with doping
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday (Apr 26) that teenage figure skater Kamila Valieva's performances could not have been achieved with the help of any banned substances.
Putin backs Russian skater Valieva as she faces doping case
Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed support for figure skater Kamila Valieva on Tuesday, saying she did not compete “dishonestly” after her doping case dominated this year's Winter Olympics.
Putin says Kamila Valieva's skating 'perfection' unattainable with doping
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that teenage figure skater Kamila Valieva's performances could not have been achieved with the help of any banned substances.
Putin says Valieva's figure skating performances could not be achieved with doping
Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that teenage figure skater Kamila Valieva's performances could not have been achieved with the help of any banned substances. Putin was speaking at an awards ceremony for medallists from the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics at the Kremlin.
ISU removes Rostelecom Cup from Russia in November over war in Ukraine
Russia has been stripped of hosting an event on figure skating's Grand Prix circuit next season because of the country's war on Ukraine.