The 'Russian doping scandal' that also made Kim Yuna furious: The protagonist's brazen recent updates receive a deluge of praise... Why on earth?

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The latest updates on Camila Valieva (20, Russia), the central figure in the doping scandal that turned the world of figure skating upside down, have been revealed. Fans in Russia continue to offer brazen support to Valieva.

Recently, on her 20th birthday, Valieva posted a photo on her personal social networking service (SNS) wearing a red dress.

The reaction from fans in Russia has been explosive. Comments on the post included praises such as "She looks like a princess in a dress," "She is so beautiful it takes your breath away," and "Camila is still elegant and enchanting."

It is hard to believe this is the reaction toward an athlete who was internationally condemned for a doping violation. Inside Russia, Valieva continues to be revered as a figure skating fairy.

During the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, Valieva caused a global uproar after testing positive for a banned substance. At the time, 15-year-old Valieva insisted on competing despite the doping violation, prompting even figure skating queen Kim Yuna to express anger. Kim Yuna strongly criticized the situation via SNS, stating, "Athletes who violate doping rules cannot compete. This principle must be upheld without exception."

As a result of the incident, Valieva received a four-year suspension from the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), and all her records from December 2021 onward were disqualified.

However, the Russian figure skating community continued its brazen actions. Valieva's mentor, Russian coach Eteri Tutberidze, caused controversy by making a roundabout return to the 2026 Milan-Cortina d'Ampezzo Winter Olympics as the coach for the Georgian national team. At the time, Tutberidze was caught by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for attempting to coach Adelina Sotnikova, who competed as a neutral athlete, instead of Valieva, who was under suspension.

Furthermore, turmoil within Russian figure skating continues. According to a February report by 'Sovetsky Sport', as many as 88 Russian figure skaters underwent doping investigations last year alone, and recently, six skaters including Sofia Akateva were added to the list of those subject to additional testing.

Adelina Sotnikova, who previously stole Kim Yuna's gold medal at the Sochi Olympics, also recently sparked controversy by making remarks as a commentator that were seen as welcoming mistakes by athletes from other countries. Sotnikova mocked a U.S. skater's jump error, saying, "Thanks to that, Russia is in a better position. There is no need to apologize."

Even Valieva has shown her intention to extend her career despite the four-year suspension. According to a compilation of local Russian reports, Valieva kicked off her comeback by competing in the Russian jump championships in January and is reportedly aiming to compete in the 2030 Olympics.

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