St. Petersburg, Feb 10, Boris Khodorovsky. Olympic champion Salt- Lake City, President of the St. Petersburg Figure Skating Federation Anton Sikharulidze called for an end to speculation about the doping test of three world record holder Kamila Valieva. Valieva explained the postponement of the awards ceremony for the Russians who won the team tournament for an indefinite period. Earlier on Thursday, at a briefing of the International Olympic Committee, the head of the press service of the organization, Mark Adams, called the information about the doping case «rumors». No one has official information yet. All comments are based on the wild imagination of commentators. It's time to stop this practice".
Sikharulidze called on everyone to rally to support Valieva, her coaching staff and everyone who represents Russia in Beijing. “I know firsthand how difficult it is to prepare for the Olympic Games and perform at them,” said the Olympic champion. “You perform at these competitions not only for yourself, but also for your country. And these are not big words. remember those who are now giving loud comments.