The discussion around Kamila Valieva centers on a series of pivotal events and their implications for the skater’s future competition plans. Valieva’s father, Valery Ramazanov, has publicly stated that his daughter aims to participate in the 2026 Winter Games, provided approval is granted. He also noted that the possibility exists for Camila to compete in Italy if circumstances permit, highlighting a family-driven ambition that remains tied to official permissions and eligibility rules.
On January 29, 2024, the Court of Arbitration for Sport reached a ruling that found Valieva guilty of doping and imposed a ban. The consequences include not being able to compete in sanctioned events through December 2025 and restrictions on training at state-sponsored ice facilities. The decision marked a significant turning point in her competitive timeline and added complexity to plans for a 2026 Olympic appearance.
Further detail emerged on February 7, 2024, when CAS released the case justification. The analysis noted the presence of a banned substance, trimetazidine, in Valieva’s blood along with three substances permitted under certain conditions: ecdysterone, hypoxene, and L-carnitine. The report also referenced more than 50 dietary supplements as part of the testing scope, illustrating the broad investigative context typically involved in high-level sport compliance matters.
As a result of the ruling, Valieva was stripped of several major titles associated with the period in question. She was not credited with gold medals from the Russian and European Championships, nor the Olympic team event in Beijing. In those team standings, the Russian squad earned bronze, the United States secured gold, and Japan took silver. The outcome reflected the broader medal realignments that can accompany doping-related adjudications at the highest levels of international sport.
In the wake of the sanctions, Valieva has discussed her return to competition and the skating program she is pursuing post-disqualification. This phase marks a transition as the athlete works within the rules that govern eligibility and continues to prepare for subsequent opportunities to compete at major championships or Olympic events wherever permitted by regulation and fitness considerations.