Beijing, February 18, Semyon Galkevich. President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Thomas Bach clarified that the investigation into the actions of the Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva's entourage in the case of her positive doping test will affect her coaching staff. Valieva's doping test, taken at the end of December, gave a positive result. The International Olympic Committee (IOC), the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and the International Skating Union (ISU) filed a protest with CAS, which was rejected. The figure skater was allowed to participate in the individual Olympic tournament in Beijing. The awards ceremony for the winners of the team competition was not held. It will take place after the end of the investigation into the case of the Russian figure skater, and the results of Valieva at the Beijing Olympics are considered preliminary. Since the summer of 2018, Valieva has been in Eteri Tutberidze’s group. “Yes, there will be an investigation against coach Valieva, we fully trust WADA to conduct it. Light will be shed on this situation, after which the necessary measures will be taken. The strongest possible measures,” said Bach at a press conference. «Of course, I am concerned about her well-being after such a performance and such a reception by her coaches. What can we do now? We use all our tools: offer psychological help to the athlete. And we are in contact with the ROC to offer her all necessary assistance. It is in everyone's interest,» Bach added.
