The IOC called the topic of Valieva's doping test rumors and speculation

Beijing, Feb 10, Sergey Fuks. Head of the press service of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Mark Adams said he would not comment on the doping test of the Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva, calling it rumors. Valieva took part in the team tournament as part of the Russian team, which won gold medals at the Beijing Olympics. The awards ceremony for the winners of the team competition was first postponed from Monday to Tuesday, and then — for an indefinite time. The press service of the IOC said that a situation had arisen that required legal consultations with the International Skating Union (ISU). Later, Insidethegames reported that the delay in the awards ceremony was due to Valieva's doping test. «You understand that I will not comment on rumors. Yes, a situation arose yesterday, but I will not comment on legal details. A possible positive doping test is a rumor. Let me remind you that the IOC has transferred doping authority to the Court of Arbitration for Sport and the International Testing Agency. You can contact them,» Adams told reporters. «I will disappoint you. I will not say who is in charge of this case. «, work is underway. As for the ceremony and its cancellation, this is speculation. We need to show patience so that it all comes to a concrete result. We hope for the understanding and patience of all the athletes involved in this situation. I will not comment on the rumors, there is a situation that requires legal consultations. Information that this is a doping case is a rumor,» Adams added. On Thursday, Valieva went to an official training session in Beijing.