Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva refused neutral status again as international ban confirmed

The International Skating Union (ISU) has confirmed its decision to refuse neutral athlete status to Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva, meaning her international ban remains in place. The ruling was confirmed by the ISU on Thursday, preventing Valieva from competing under a neutral flag at international events. Valieva, who was previously embroiled in a doping controversy at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, has now had her appeal for neutral status denied.