The head of the press service of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Mark Adams, said that he would not comment on the topic of the doping test of the Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva, calling it rumors, RIA Novosti reports.

Valieva took part in the team tournament as part of the Russian team, which won gold medals at the Beijing Olympics. The awards ceremony for the winners of the team competition was rescheduled first from Monday to Tuesday, and then to an indefinite time.

The press service of the IOC told RIA Novosti that a situation had arisen that required legal consultations with the International Skating Union (ISU). Later, Insidethegames reported that the delay in the awards ceremony was due to Valieva's doping test.

“You understand that I will not comment on the rumors. Yes, a situation arose yesterday, but I will not comment on the legal details. A possible positive doping test is a rumor. International Testing Agency. You can contact them," Adams told reporters.

"I will disappoint you. I will not say who is in charge of this case. These are just legal issues, work is underway. As for the ceremony and its cancellation, this is speculation. Patience is needed so that it all comes to a concrete result. We hope for understanding and patience all the athletes involved in this situation. I will not comment on the rumors, there is a situation that requires legal advice. Information that this is a doping case is a rumor," Adams added.

We add that some details of the scandalous situation became known earlier: it was assumed that Russia could be deprived of a medal.

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