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Athletes such as ShaCarri Richardson are critical of the decision.
Valieva had already emerged as one of the darlings of the Beijing Games.
She is also expected to podium in the womens individual event, which runs on Feb. 15 and 17.
The doping scandal clouds those celebrations.
Valieva was hit witha provisional suspensionon Feb. 9 by the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA).
She quickly appealed, and the suspension was lifted that same day.
Itsarbitrators decided in Valievas favor.
She could not be provisionally suspended, and thus would get to compete.
If Valieva wins a medal on Feb. 17, she might not get to keep it.
What Happened With Valievas Drug Test?
The failed test is actually from December.
It was not found in the skaters system when she was tested in Beijing.
Meanwhile, Valievas coach,Eteri Tutberidze, has maintained that Kamila is clean and innocent,per theGuardian.
The two medications can have an oxygen-boosting effect thatcould potentially enhance athletic performance, per the Associated Press.
Why Is Valieva Still Allowed To Compete?
The CAS panellaid out the reasoningbehind their decision not to reinstate Valievas provisional suspension on Feb. 14.
One of the major factors is that she is considered a protected person due to her age.
Finally, the arbitrators considered whether a suspension during the Olympics may cause irreparable harm to Valieva.
Whats The Reaction Been To The Doping Scandal?
The case is controversial.
There are even banners in support of her hanging from buildings in Moscow.
I am extremely happy thatshe has been cleared, Yagudin said, per Reuters.
She needs to forget everything and just show her level.
What will happen after the Olympics is not important right now.
In other parts of the world, the reaction has been colder.
I am traumatized by my suspension, Calalang wrote.
This is very triggering for me.
And for a decision to be reached within a WEEK.
Canadian skater Meagan Duhamel, a three-time Olympic medalist, echoed that frustration.
[T]he Olympic spirt died, shewrote on Twitter.
How is anyone going to take the womens event seriously now?
I just simply cant believe the irreparable harm to her,he told journalist Kalyn Kahler.
How about the irreparable harm to other clean athletes?
You are depriving them.
(Richardson wasnt allowed to compete in the Tokyo Olympics aftertesting positive for marijuanain June 2021.)
Can we get a solid answer on the difference of her situation and mines [sic]?
My mother died and I cant run and was also favored to place top 3.
The only difference I see is Im a black young lady.
