Kamila ValÃeva, a 15-year-old Russian figure skater who failed doping tests in Beijing.
Kamila Valíeva, a 15-year-old Russian figure skater who failed doping tests in Beijing.
This change will be implemented gradually over the next few years.
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The International Skating Union (ISU) decided this Tuesday raising the minimum age for figure skaters to participate in adult competitions from 15 to 17 years.
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The decision was adopted by vote at the ISU congress in Phuket, Thailand, and comes months after the Beijing Winter Olympics doping scandal involving then-15-year-old Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva.
“It’s a historic decisionISU President Jan Dijkema said after more than 100 countries voted to support the measure and 16 opposed it.
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The case of Kamila Valieva
Valieva, one of the favorites for the Olympic title, failed pre-game doping tests but was allowed to compete. However, after the doping scandal broke, The athlete failed her exercises and collapsed several times during her presentation.
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Following his disastrous performance, questions about the influence of his surroundings arose after a tense exchange with his coach.
The ISU had insisted on raising the age limit before the Valieva incident and recognized that it has a duty of care to elite teenage athletes. This change will be implemented gradually over the next few years.
AFP
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