The Figure Skating Federation of Russia (FFKKR) and the Russian Skating Union (SKR) have moved to end the case at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) by withdrawing all allegations connected to sanctions on international competition participation. The decision marks the conclusion of the legal process in this matter, with both federations stepping back from the dispute and CAS recording the withdrawal as the basis for closing the file, thereby bringing an unexpected but definitive pause to the ongoing proceedings as reported by Match TV.
A CAS spokesperson clarified that the case was discontinued after the complainants chose to withdraw their objections, removing the central points of contention that had driven the litigation. The statement emphasized that the termination was a direct result of the withdrawal, noting that no further actions would proceed under the current filing, and that CAS would finalize the matter in light of this development.
In addition, the press release confirmed that the lawsuit filed by the FFKKR, the Russian Tennis Federation (TFR), and athletes Semyon Elistratov, Angelina Golikova, Evgenia Tarasova, and Vladimir Morozov against the International Skating Union (ISU) has been terminated due to the applicants withdrawing their objections. This withdrawal effectively closes the dispute at the international arbitration level, though it leaves broader questions about the governance of the sport and anti-doping compliance within the ISU’s framework for future consideration.
Meanwhile, reports indicate that on November 9, hearings in the Kamila Valieva case proceeded. The first hearing had taken place in September, with the court postponing a final decision to November to allow for the submission and review of additional documents. The continued proceedings were scheduled to resume on November 10, amid ongoing scrutiny over anti-doping regulations and the potential implications for team results if a violation is confirmed. The outcome remains pivotal, as any finding of non-compliance could influence medal allocations and team status in the wake of the ongoing doping case, though no medals have been formally reassigned while the matter remains unresolved.
Historically, Kamila Valieva’s case has been framed as a defining moment for Russian sport, with the symbol of Russian athletic excellence spanning medals, records, and national pride. The broader narrative involves the tension between Russian sport’s ambition on the world stage and the stringent compliance standards demanded by international governing bodies in the anti-doping arena.