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Previously, Russian figure skaters were granted neutral status to participate in international competitions.
The International Skating Union (ISU) has revoked the previously granted neutral status to Russian figure skaters Kamila Valieva and Mark Kondratyuk.
The athletes have challenged the ISU decision and are awaiting the final verdict.
MOSCOW, September 6 - RIA Novosti. The press service of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) refused to comment on the withdrawal of the neutral status of Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva.
Earlier, a RIA Novosti source reported that the International Skating Union (ISU) canceled the previously issued neutral status to Russian figure skaters Kamila Valieva and Mark Kondratyuk. Athletes have already challenged this decision and are awaiting the final verdict from the ISU.
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