Our stance is grounded in the understanding that, in accordance with the prevailing and applicable ISU rules, the consequences of a decision to penalize an individual athlete, such as Kamila Valieva in this case, cannot serve as the foundation for revisiting the outcomes of a team event. Our legal standpoint is founded, among other considerations, on existing precedents within the jurisprudence of the CAS.
Timeline
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Congratulations and awards
8 March 2026
Michael Degtyarev: “Since 1992, 272 Russian female athletes have claimed Olympic medals”
The Minister of Sports of Russia, the President of the Russian Olympic Committee congratulated the beautiful half of humanity on International Women’s Day.
ROC President statements
7 February 2026
Michael Degtyarev: “A special day dedicated to winter sports – Winter Sports Day – is a nationwide holiday”
The Minister of Sports of Russia, President of the Russian Olympic Committee Michael Degtyarev extended congratulations to all sports fans in our country on Winter Sports Day, which marks the anniversary of the start of Sochi 2014 Winter Olympic Games.
Events with ROC support
4 February 2026
The Olympic scholarship for students of Russian sports universities has been doubled
The decision was made by Michael Degtyarev, the Minister of Sports and President of the Russian Olympic Committee.