Hi! I took a break from the sport (it was stressing me out) to focus more on my study. This morning I decided to get back into it by watching clips. I watched the russian nationals 2023. Can you please tell me why Kamila was DSQ’d? I know the doping verdict was given in January this year. So whenever I google “Kamila Valieva disqualified Russian National 2023,” all I get is about the doping verdict.
Was she DSQ’d during the Russuan Nationals? Or did she have a podium there and rhen got DSQ’d after the verdict?
I’m so sorry for bothering you.
Don't worry about it. Always happy to answer questions.
It is because of the doping verdict. She was found guilty and banned for four years retroactively starting on December 25, 2021. So, yes, all of her scores — 2022 Euros, the Olympics, and even her national achievements — are disqualified. She is unable to compete until her four years are up.