Kamila Valieva is a highly accomplished Russian figure skater. She has secured victories at numerous prestigious competitions, including the Rostelecom Cup, Skate Canada, and the Junior World Championships. Her accolades also include a silver medal at the Russian National Championships and a championship title at the Junior Grand Prix Final. These achievements highlight her exceptional talent and dominance in the sport.
1992: Independent Olympic Participants at the 1992 Summer Olympics
The participation of athletes as Independent Olympic Participants at the 1992 Summer Olympics serves as a historical precedent for athletes from countries facing sanctions or conflicts. It highlights the complexities of navigating political situations while upholding the spirit of sportsmanship and fair play.
April 2006: Birthplace and Heritage
Kamila Valieva was born in Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia in April 2006.
April 2006: Birth of Kamila Valieva
Kamila Valieva was born in April 2006.
2009: Valieva Begins Skating
Kamila Valieva began her skating journey in 2009 at RSDUSSHOR in Kazan.
2014: 2014 Winter Olympics Host Venue
The 2021 Rostelecom Cup was held at Sochi's Iceberg Skating Palace, the venue that hosted skating events during the 2014 Winter Olympics.
2018: International Recognition for Short Program
In 2018, before her international debut, Kamila Valieva's short program, inspired by Pablo Picasso's painting "Girl on a Ball," gained global recognition.
2018: Move to Sambo-70 and Tutberidze's Group
In the spring of 2018, Kamila Valieva switched to the Sambo-70 skating club and joined Eteri Tutberidze's group.
2018: Second-Highest Short Program Score
Kamila Valieva achieved the second-highest short program score ever recorded for a junior lady at the 2018–19 Junior Grand Prix Final.
August 2019: Second Woman to Land Quadruple Toe Loop in Competition
In August 2019, at the Junior Grand Prix in France, Kamila Valieva became the second woman in history to successfully land a quadruple toe loop in an ISU-sanctioned competition.
August 2019: International Debut and Quadruple Toe Loop
Kamila Valieva made her international debut at a Junior Grand Prix competition in Courchevel, France in August 2019, becoming the second female skater to land a quadruple toe loop in competition.
2019: Junior Grand Prix Final Victory Despite Injury
Despite a minor injury, Kamila Valieva won the 2019–20 Junior Grand Prix Final.
2019: Qualification for the Junior Grand Prix Final
Kamila Valieva's wins secured her a place in the 2019–20 Junior Grand Prix Final in Turin, Italy.
2019: Junior Grand Prix Final Victory
Kamila Valieva emerged as the champion of the Junior Grand Prix Final in 2019.
2019: Valieva Receives Dog from Fans
In 2019, Kamila Valieva's fans gifted her a Pomeranian named Lëva (Lyova).
October 2020: Triple Axel with a Twist
In October 2020, a video surfaced of Kamila Valieva executing a triple Axel with a unique two-handed variation during training.
December 2020: Clean Triple Axel Debut
Kamila Valieva flawlessly executed a triple Axel in her short program at the Russian Cup stage in Moscow in December 2020.
2020: Junior World Championship Title
Kamila Valieva won the 2020 World Junior Championships, further solidifying her status as a rising star in figure skating.
2020: Russian Athletes Compete Under ROC at Tokyo Olympics
At the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics, Russian athletes participated under the banner of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) due to sanctions imposed on Russia for doping violations. This restriction highlighted the complexities and controversies surrounding the participation of athletes from countries facing sanctions.
2020: Russian Junior Championship Victory and Team Selection
Kamila Valieva won the 2020 Russian Junior Championships and was subsequently chosen for the Russian team for the 2020 World Junior Championships.
2020: Victory at JGP Russia and Qualification for Final
Kamila Valieva secured first place at the 2020 JGP Russia, landing two quadruple toe loops in the free skate, and qualified for the Junior Grand Prix Final.
2020: Russian Cup Performances
Kamila Valieva participated in the Russian Cup, showcasing new programs and achieving notable scores despite a few errors in her routines.
2020: Junior World Champion and National Silver Medalist
Kamila Valieva became the Junior World Champion and secured a silver medal at the Russian National Championships in 2020.
February 2021: Quadruple Salchow in Practice
A video emerged in February 2021 showcasing Kamila Valieva practicing a quadruple Salchow with a two-handed variation.
December 2021: Start of Valieva's Disqualification Period
December 25, 2021, marked the commencement of Kamila Valieva's four-year disqualification period as determined by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). This date holds significance as it represents the point from which her competitive results were nullified due to the anti-doping rule violation.
December 2021: Valieva's Drug Test at Russian Figure Skating Championships
On December 25, 2021, during the Russian Figure Skating Championships, Kamila Valieva provided a urine sample to the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA).
December 2021: Positive Drug Test and Backdated Ban
Kamila Valieva tested positive for trimetazidine from a December 2021 sample, leading to a backdated ban from competition.
December 2021: Valieva's Positive Drug Test and RUSADA Ruling
In December 2021, Kamila Valieva's positive drug test results from a sample taken earlier that month came to light, raising concerns about her eligibility for upcoming competitions, including the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.
December 2021: Valieva's Routine Urine Sample Analysis & Doping Allegations Surface
In December 2021, Kamila Valieva provided a routine urine sample after winning the Russian Nationals. The analysis of this sample was delayed, potentially due to COVID-19 backlogs.
2021: Valieva's Senior Competition Wins
In 2021, Kamila Valieva secured victories at the Rostelecom Cup and Skate Canada.
2021: International Senior Debut and World Record at CS Finlandia Trophy
Valieva made her senior international debut at the 2021 CS Finlandia Trophy, securing third place in the short program. In a groundbreaking free skate, she landed three quad jumps, achieving a new world record score of 174.31 points and a new world record total of 249.24 points.
2021: Anti-Doping Violation
Valieva committed an anti-doping violation in 2021, which led to the nullification of some of her 2022 results by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in 2024.
2021: Grand Prix Debut and World Records
In her senior Grand Prix debut at the 2021 Skate Canada International, Valieva won the short program and achieved a new world record in the free skate with three quads. At the 2021 Rostelecom Cup, she broke the world record in the short program and set new world records in the free skate and total score, but the Grand Prix Final was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2021: Channel One Trophy and Russian Cup Final
In 2021, Valieva participated in the Channel One Trophy, winning both the short program and free skates, leading her team to victory. Later, at the Russian Cup Final, she landed a quad Salchow for the first time in competition but faced challenges with other jumps, ultimately securing the overall win.
January 2022: Russian and European Championship Success
In January 2022, at the Russian Championships, Valieva secured first place by a significant margin, securing her spot on the Russian Olympic team. At the European Championships, she achieved a clean short program and won the title, but these results were later nullified in 2024 due to a doping violation from 2021.
February 2022: Positive Drug Test Result & Delay in Medal Ceremony
On February 8, 2022, the analysis of Valieva's urine sample, taken in December 2021, indicated traces of the banned substance trimetazidine. Consequently, the medal ceremony for the figure skating team event at the Beijing Olympics was postponed.
February 2022: Awarded the Order of Friendship
Following the 2022 Olympics, Kamila Valieva was bestowed with the Order of Friendship by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
February 2022: Positive Doping Test Results & WADA Appeal
In February 2022, after the conclusion of the Beijing Olympics team event, the results of Valieva's December 2021 urine sample revealed the presence of a banned substance. Subsequently, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) lodged an appeal concerning a potential anti-doping rule violation.
February 2022: Valieva's Performance at the Beijing Olympics & Medal Reallocation
Kamila Valieva's performance at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, particularly in the team event where she contributed to the Russian Olympic Committee's (ROC) gold medal win, became a subject of controversy due to the ongoing investigation into her positive drug test. The uncertainty surrounding her case led to delays in medal ceremonies and calls for a thorough investigation.
March 2022: Fourth Place Finish at the Olympics and Ban from World Championships
Valieva placed first in the short program of the women's singles event at the 2022 Winter Olympics but faced challenges in the free skate, finishing in fourth place. The IOC and ISU banned Russian athletes from the World Championships due to the invasion of Ukraine, preventing Valieva from competing.
March 2022: Honored in Tatarstan
During a meeting in Kazan in March 2022, Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov presented Kamila Valieva with the "Duslyk" order. Her mother, Alsu Anvarovna Valieva, received the "100 Years of the Establishment of Tatar ASSR" medal.
March 2022: Valieva's Response, Potential Outcomes & ISU Age Regulation Change
By March 2022, it was reported that Valieva had not requested a test of her "B" sample, seemingly accepting the initial findings. She attributed the presence of the banned substance to accidental contamination from her grandfather's medication. The ongoing investigation by RUSADA would determine the consequences, which could range from exoneration to a suspension. Notably, the ISU raised the minimum age for senior figure skating competitions to 17 following this incident.
June 2022: ISU Raises Minimum Age for Figure Skating Competitions
As a consequence of the Valieva incident at the Beijing Olympics, the International Skating Union (ISU) raised the minimum age requirement for participation in figure skating events from 15 to 17 years old in June 2022.
August 2022: WADA Requests RUSADA Report
In March 2022, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) requested a comprehensive report from the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) by August 8, 2022, regarding the investigation into Kamila Valieva and her entourage.
October 2022: Valieva Competes in Russian Grand Prix
Despite the ongoing investigation and Russia's ban from international skating events, Kamila Valieva continued to participate in competitions within Russia, including the Russian Grand Prix held in October 2022. This continued participation sparked further debate about the handling of her case.
November 2022: CAS Registers WADA's Appeal
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) officially registered an appeal by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) on November 14, 2022, regarding a possible breach of anti-doping regulations by Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva.
2022: 2022 Winter Olympics and Doping Investigation
At the 2022 Winter Olympics, Valieva helped secure the ROC team's win in the team event with a clean short program and a free skate that included two quad jumps and a triple Axel. However, the medal ceremony was postponed due to a doping investigation. In 2024, the CAS nullified Valieva's results, and the team was stripped of their medals.
2022: Domestic Grand Prix Series and Russian Championships
With Russian athletes banned from international events, Valieva competed in the domestic Grand Prix series, winning gold in Moscow and Kazan. At the Russian Championships, despite challenges in the short program, she won the free skate but finished second overall.
2022: Positive Drug Test at 2022 Russian Championships
Valieva tested positive for the banned substance trimetazidine at the 2022 Russian Championships, leading to the eventual stripping of her gold medal.
2022: 2022 Channel One Trophy
Valieva participated in the 2022 Channel One Trophy, a domestic competition in Russia. She placed first in the short program and second in the free skate, achieving a clean quadruple toe loop.
2022: Criticism Over Lack of Transparency in Valieva Case
The lack of transparency surrounding the investigation into Kamila Valieva's case drew criticism for the delay in awarding Olympic medals and raising doubts about the integrity of the anti-doping system.
2022: Valieva's Disqualification Impacts 2022 Competitions
The implications of Kamila Valieva's disqualification, announced in January 2024, retroactively affected her results from 2022. This included her performances at the European Championships and the Winter Olympics, where her medals were stripped and reallocated.
2022: Russian Athletes Compete Under ROC at Beijing Olympics
Similar to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Russian athletes participated as the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics due to ongoing sanctions related to doping violations.
2022: Disqualification from Competitions
Kamila Valieva faced disqualification from her top finishes in the 2022 European Figure Skating Championships and the 2022 Olympic team event due to the doping case.
January 2023: Stripping of Russian Championship Gold Medal
The Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA) stripped Valieva of her 2022 Russian Championships gold medal due to a positive test for trimetazidine, but her Olympic gold medal was not stripped, leading to WADA filing a case with the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
March 2023: CAS to Select Panel for Valieva Case & IOC's Statement on Russian and Belarusian Athletes
In March 2023, it was announced that the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) was in the process of selecting a panel of judges to review Kamila Valieva's case and determine her eligibility for future competitions, including the next Winter Olympics. Additionally, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) expressed support for the potential return of Russian and Belarusian athletes, including Valieva, to international competitions, provided they did not actively support the war in Ukraine and competed under a neutral banner.
March 2023: IOC's Statement on Russian and Belarusian Athletes' Participation
In March 2023, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) released a statement expressing support for the potential reinstatement of Russian and Belarusian athletes in international competitions, contingent upon their non-involvement in the Ukraine conflict and their agreement to compete under a neutral flag.
June 2023: CAS Announces Hearing Dates for Doping Case
On June 22, 2023, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) officially announced that the hearing for Kamila Valieva's doping case would take place from September 26 to 29, 2023. This announcement marked a significant step in the lengthy process of resolving the case and determining any potential sanctions against Valieva.
September 2023: CAS Appoints Panel for Valieva Hearing & Hearing Adjournment
In September 2023, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) appointed a panel of arbitrators, led by British lawyer James Drake, to oversee Kamila Valieva's doping case hearing. The hearing was originally scheduled for later that month but was subsequently adjourned to gather further documentation.
January 2024: CAS Announces Expected Decision Date & Further Adjournment of Valieva Hearing
In January 2024, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) indicated that a final decision regarding Kamila Valieva's doping case was expected by the end of the month. However, the hearing, initially scheduled for November, was further adjourned to allow for a thorough review of all evidence and arguments presented by both sides.
January 2024: CAS Disqualifies Valieva and Reallocates Medals
On January 29, 2024, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) handed down a four-year disqualification to Kamila Valieva for violating anti-doping rules. This decision, retroactive to December 25, 2021, resulted in her disqualification from the 2022 European Championships and the 2022 Winter Olympics. Consequently, her gold medal from the European Championships was revoked, and the medals for the Olympic team event were reallocated.
January 2024: CAS Ruling in Valieva's Doping Case
On January 29, 2024, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) issued a ruling in Kamila Valieva's doping case.
February 2024: Sporting Sanctions Against Russia Remain in Effect
As of February 2024, the comprehensive sporting sanctions imposed on Russia due to the invasion of Ukraine remained in full effect. These sanctions have implications for Russian athletes' participation in international events, including the 2026 Winter Olympics.
2024: CAS Decision on Doping Investigation
In 2024, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) nullified Valieva's results from the team event at the 2022 Winter Olympics and stripped the ROC team of their medals following a doping investigation.
2024: CAS Nullification of 2022 Results
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) rescinded Valieva's 2022 European Championship results and world record score from the short program due to a 2021 anti-doping violation.
2024: Resolution of Russian Athletes' Eligibility for 2024 Olympics
The eligibility of Russian athletes to participate in the upcoming 2024 Summer Olympics remains a subject of ongoing discussions and decisions. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is expected to address this matter and provide clarity before the start of the Games.
2026: Valieva's Potential Eligibility for 2026 Olympics Uncertain
While Kamila Valieva's four-year disqualification technically ends before the 2026 Winter Olympics, her participation remains uncertain. The ongoing sporting sanctions against Russia due to the conflict in Ukraine could potentially preclude her from competing unless they are lifted or modified.