Kamila Valieva barred from competing as a neutral athlete

In Russia, figure skater Kamila Valieva has been denied the chance to compete as a neutral athlete. This decision follows her disqualification for doping and a four-year ban from competition. The International Skating Union ruled that Valieva and three other athletes did not meet the requirements for neutral status, which prohibits support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Kamila Valieva barred from competing as a neutral athlete
Published Sep 10, 2026