Kamila Valieva thanks coaches and fans for support following Winter Olympics

By Aleks Klosok, CNN

Updated 1640 GMT (0040 HKT) February 21, 2022

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(CNN)Kamila Valieva took to social media on Monday to thank her coaches and fans for their support following her first Winter Olympics — one which was shrouded in controversy as the 15-year-old became embroiled in a doping scandal.

In a series of Instagram posts, Valieva began by thanking her coaches, including Eteri Tutberidze and Daniil Gleikhengauz.«You are absolute masters at what you do! You not only train, but also teach how to overcome yourself, which helps not only in sport but also in life,» Valieva wrote alongside a photo of herself and her coaches at the Winter Olympics in Beijing.«With you by my side, I feel protected and able to overcome any ordeals. Thank you for helping me to be strong,» she added.Valieva