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Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva’s long-running doping case finally has dates for a hearing

FILE PHOTO: - Kamila Valieva’s positive test for a banned heart medication in December 2021 was revealed at the Beijing Olympics several weeks later.

University of Madras hosts 51st A.L. Mudaliar Athletic Meet

The student athletes at the meet are compensated for the attendance by UoM, but the dilemma over exams and sports is an issue to be addressed.

Putin honours skating coach in Valieva Olympic case

FILE PHOTO: Coach Eteri Tutberidze (left) talks to Kamila Valieva of the Russian Olympic Committee during a training session at the 2022 Winter Olympics.

Italian cyclist Rebellin dies after being hit by truck: reports

FILE PHOTO: Rebellin, who was ordered to return his road race silver medal from the 2008 Olympics in Beijing after a retroactive doping test, retired earlier this year after three decades in professional cycling.

Vijender Singh knocks out Eliasu Sulley in pro-boxing bout

FILE PHOTO: Vijender Singh, who delivered India’s first Olympic and men’s world championship medals in boxing, showed his class.

Vinesh Phogat: Sweat, strength and broken bones

A freak injury during training is a major blow to Vinesh Phogat’s hopes of ending the year where she started it — atop the podium.

75 years of independence, 75 iconic moments from Indian sports: No 14- Vijender Singh’s Olympic bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Games

Vijender Kumar of India celebrates with his bronze medal during the medal ceremony after the men's middleweight (75kg) final boxing match at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games August 22, 2008.

Spanish figure skater Barquero fails Olympic drug test

Laura Barquero of Spain in action.

Nigerian sprinter Okagbare banned for 10 years for doping

FILE PHOTO: Okagbare clinched the bronze medal in the long jump at the 2008 Olympics.

Valieva doping saga - Court of Arbitration for Sport ignored anti-doping code in ruling, says WADA

Valieva topped the women's competition standings after the short programme on Tuesday but crumbled under pressure in Thursday's free skate and slipped down to fourth.

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