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sports1 year ago

Tennis Community Reacts to Controversies and Tragedies at Miami Open

Simona Halep and Caroline Wozniacki engaged in a public dispute at the Miami Open over Halep's return to tennis following a doping suspension. Wozniacki criticized the decision to award Halep a wild-card entry, expressing concerns about fair competition and the need for clean role models in the sport. Halep, who vehemently denied doping, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to compete and dismissed Wozniacki's comments, stating that she had the support of many others. Despite the controversy, both players continued their participation in the tournament.

via New York Post |
#caroline-wozniacki#doping-scandal#miami-open
sports1 year ago

Skater's Doping Defense: Grandfather's Strawberry Dessert Blamed

Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva's attempt to blame her doping ban on her grandfather's strawberry dessert contaminated with heart medication was rejected by the Court of Arbitration for Sport, which banned her from the sport for four years. The court found too many shortcomings and unanswered questions in the story, leading to the disqualification of her results and the stripping of her team's Olympic title.

via CBS News|
#court-of-arbitration-for-sport#doping-scandal#figure-skating
sports1 year ago

"US Figure Skaters Push for Separate Medal Ceremony at Paris Olympics After Russian Disqualification"

US figure skaters, including Madison Chock and Evan Bates, are calling for a special medal ceremony at the Paris Summer Olympics after a Russian doping scandal at the 2022 Beijing Games resulted in their team being awarded gold medals in the team event. The skaters hope to recapture their Olympic moment and celebrate with their families at the upcoming Paris Games. The International Olympic Committee has not yet confirmed the details of the ceremony, and there may be appeals from Russia and Canada regarding the medal standings.

via New York Post |
#doping-scandal#medal-ceremony#paris-olympics
sports1 year ago

"Team USA Awarded 2022 Olympic Figure Skating Gold After Russian Skater Disqualification"

Following a doping decision against Russian skater Kamila Valieva, the U.S. figure skating team has been awarded the gold medal in the team event at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, marking the first-ever team Olympic gold for the U.S. The decision comes after the Court of Arbitration for Sport disqualified Valieva's performances and banned her from the sport through 2025. The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee confirmed the gold medal award to nine American skaters, with some planning a press conference, while the Canadians express disappointment over the final tabulations.

via NPR|
#doping-scandal#figure-skating#kamila-valieva
sports1 year ago

"Olympics to Award Medals to Runner-Ups Following Valieva Doping Ban"

The International Olympic Committee will award medals for the 2022 Winter Olympics figure skating competition following the doping scandal involving Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva. Valieva, 15, has been banned from international competition through December 2025, and her wins since December 2021 have been void. The IOC expressed sympathy for affected athletes and plans to establish rankings with the International Skating Union to award the medals. The decision has been welcomed by the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee, emphasizing the importance of fair play and clean sport. The IOC also highlighted the need to address the role of athletes' entourage in doping cases, particularly when minors are involved.

via NPR|
#doping-scandal#figure-skating#international-olympic-committee
sports1 year ago

"Kamila Valieva Receives Four-Year Doping Ban, Impacting Olympic Figure Skating"

The Court for Arbitration of Sport (CAS) has banned Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva from international competition through December 2025 after finding that she committed an anti-doping rule violation. This ruling disqualifies her from all competitions where she medaled, including the 2022 Winter Games, and may lead to a redistribution of medals. The decision sheds light on Russia's history of doping in sports and comes amid ongoing controversies surrounding Russian athletes' participation in international competitions.

via NPR|
#court-for-arbitration-of-sport#doping-scandal#figure-skating
sports2 years ago

"Bob Baffert reigns in exile as Kentucky Derby contenders shake up rankings"

Despite being barred from Triple Crown races after a doping scandal, horse trainer Bob Baffert continues to dominate in California, winning most of his races and training the most expensive horses in Southern California. Baffert has trained 16 classic winners, 18 Breeders’ Cup champions, and two colts that swept the Triple Crown. He continues to fight to overturn the disqualification of Medina Spirit and his own suspensions in Kentucky and New York. Baffert hopes to return to the Triple Crown trail at the Preakness in May and end his Triple Crown exile.

via The New York Times|
#bob-baffert#california#doping-scandal