ISU Maintains Bronze Medal Decision for Russian Team Amid Doping Controversy

Despite Kamila Valieva's doping violation, the ISU's stance keeps Canada out of the medal standings, sparking potential appeals.

The International Skating Union (ISU) defended its decision to award the bronze medal from the 2022 Beijing Olympics to the Russian team, despite Kamila Valieva's doping violation.
Canada remains one point behind the Russian team in the new medal standings, keeping them out of the medals in the team event.
Skate Canada expressed extreme disappointment and is considering options for an appeal, arguing the ISU did not apply Rule 353 appropriately.
Russian Olympic officials also plan to appeal the reordering, arguing sanctions against Valieva should not affect the team event results.
The final decision on medal awards rests with the International Olympic Committee, with a meeting scheduled for March 19-21.