WATCH: 15-Year-Old Russian Athlete Surrounded by Controversy Produces an Emotional Performance Dominating Women?s Event at Beijing Winter Olympics 2022

It’s been a tough couple of days for the 15-year-old Russian figure skater, Kamila Valieva, at the Beijing Winter Olympics. But like always, she was at the top of her game when needed. The world record holder got into controversy earlier this week after she returned a positive doping test. However, following legal proceedings, the Russian skater was allowed by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to perform today.

And with a remarkable showdown, she has already won gold for Russia in a team event in Beijing and was also the top favorite in the women’s figure skating short program today. In her defense of the doping scandal, the 15-year-old argued that her drug test was positive because of a mix-up with her grandfather’s heart medication.

Kamila Valieva is leading in the women’s short program

With a score of 82.16, the 15-year-old is currently leading the short program event, followed by her compatriot, Anna Shcherbakova, in the second position, with 80.20 points. Before the event, she said, “It’s as if I don’t have any emotions left. I am happy but at the same time I am emotionally tired.” However, after securing the lead, she couldn’t hold back her tears.

Her performance today has proved that her maturity and love for figure skating are beyond limits. Notably, if Kamila Valieva wins a place at the podium, the medal ceremony will not be held at the Winter Games as her doping controversy is yet to be investigated.

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Backlash at Kamila

The athletes and officials all around the globe have criticized CAS’s decision to allow the Russian skater to perform at the Olympics. She was cleared after a panel of three judges went forward with the Russian Anti-Doping Agency’s (RUSADA) decision to lift her ban.

Kamila Valieva is currently the world record holder in the women’s figure skating short program and just at 15, she is the best figure skater in the world. She has also won the 2022 European Championship and in her brief career; she holds 9 world records under her name.

Her will to win the Olympic gold against all odds is truly remarkable. It’ll be an exceptionally proud moment for her if she could bring home gold, despite all she’s been through.

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