Rodnina commented on the withdrawal of Valieva’s neutral status, citing Ukraine’s claims as the reason
Quick Look
- Three-time Olympic champion and State Duma deputy Irina Rodnina said that the withdrawal of neutral status from Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva is connected with claims from Ukraine, calling the situation temporary.
- Previously, Valieva and Mark Kondratyuk filed appeals with the ISU, threatening to appeal to CAS if the appeal was not accepted.
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Why It Matters
Kamila Valieva received neutral status on August 7 after being disqualified for violating anti-doping rules. At the end of 2025, she announced the resumption of her career. Previously, she and Mark Kondratyuk filed appeals against the revocation of this ISU status.
Three-time Olympic champion, State Duma deputy Irina Rodnina responded to the withdrawal of the neutral status of Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva. Her words are quoted by Sport Express.
Rodnina commented on the situation with the phrase “this is temporary.” She stated that the reason was claims from the Ukrainian side.
Earlier, Valieva and her compatriot Mark Kondratyuk filed appeals against the revocation of the neutral status of the International Skating Union (ISU). It was clarified that if the appeal is not accepted, the skaters can go to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
Valieva received neutral status on August 7. At the end of 2025, she announced the resumption of her career after serving a suspension for violating anti-doping rules.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
If the appeal to the ISU is not accepted, Valieva and Kondratyuk will appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS)
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What exactly are the claims made by Ukraine?
- When will the appeal to the ISU be heard?
- What arguments did Valieva give in her defense?
