That dot is Kamila Valieva, being watched in her final practice by more media than have been at the #FigureSkating yet. #Beijing2022
Valieva falls twice in her final practice ahead of tonight's short programme, including on her triple axel. Looks rattled and currently deep in chat with coach Eteri Tutberidze. #FigureSkating#Beijing2022
Here goes. Russia's Kamila Valieva, skating under the most pressure, is on the ice.
Scores this season in the short program.
87.42 - Rostelecom Cup, Sochi
90.45 - Europeans in Estonia (🌎 record)
90.18 - Team competition #Beijing2022
Not flawless from Kamila Valieva. Error on the triple axel (which has been an issue in practice in recent days) and she scores 82.16 (that's her lowest score of the season) on the short program.
Kamila Valieva's Russian team-mate Anna Shcherbakova scores 80.20 season's best to take second heading into the free programme - closer than many predicted. Fascinating stuff. #FigureSkating#Beijing2022
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Court of Arbitration in Sport have ruled that Kamila Valieva will be allowed to compete at #Beijing2022 but it's complicated - she may have any medal taken off her after the Games and investigation continues.
- She a protected person, i.e under 16
- Preventing her from competing could cause 'irreparable harm'.
- 45 days between test and result has not given opportunity to put together a legal defence
Press conference is due to start imminent. More context on the Kamila Valieva decision to follow.