
AI-generated summary
Kamila Valieva was disqualified for violating anti-doping rules; the period of disqualification ended in December 2025. In 2026, she announced her return to the sport. The ISU initially granted her and other Russian athletes neutral status, but later revoked it. In July, the IOC Executive Committee canceled recommendations for international federations on restrictions on Russian athletes.
State Duma deputy Vyacheslav Fetisov said that Russia failed to protect figure skater Kamila Valieva from bullying by the International Skating Union (ISU). RIA Novosti reports this.
“The girl at ISU is simply bullied. All of us together failed to protect her. I think she’s in a terrible mood right now,” said the two-time Olympic hockey champion.
The ISU initially granted neutral status to Valieva and skater Mark Kondratyuk, but later revoked it. The organization ruled that the athlete, Kondratyuk, and ice dancers Alexandra Stepanova and Ivan Bukin did not meet the requirements to compete as neutral athletes.
In December 2025, Valieva’s period of disqualification for violating anti-doping rules ended. In 2026, the athlete announced the resumption of her career. In July, the IOC Executive Committee canceled recommendations for international federations on restrictions on Russian athletes.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Russia will file a formal complaint or appeal against the ISU decision regarding Kamila Valieva and other athletes
Likely · Within weeks
The ISU will maintain its decision to revoke neutral status from Valieva, Kondratyuk, Stepanova and Bukin in the near future
Possible · Within months

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