Russian Figure Skater Kamila Valieva Awaits Doping Case Verdict Due in January, Team Event Olympic Medals Pending Outcome

Valieva's positive test for banned heart medication trimetazidine caused hold-up in awarding team event medals from 2022 Winter Olympics; World Anti-Doping Agency seeks ban through December 2025.

The verdict in the doping case of Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva is expected by the end of January; the case has been ongoing since Valieva's positive test for a banned heart medication during the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.
The medal distribution for the team event at the 2022 Winter Olympics has been delayed due to Valieva’s positive test; the United States, Japan, and Canada are in line to be upgraded if Valieva is disqualified.
Valieva’s defense claims her positive test was the result of accidental contamination from her grandfather's medication, instead of deliberate doping.
The World Anti-Doping Agency has requested a ban on Valieva's participation in skating competitions through December 2025.
The International Skating Union, along with RUSADA and WADA, are challenging a decision by RUSADA's disciplinary commission that found Valieva had 'no fault or negligence' committed in the violation.