Skate Canada wants to appeal the International Skating Federation’s (ISU) decision to award Russia the bronze medal in the team event at the 2022 Beijing Olympics despite Kamila Valieva’s disqualification, Reuters reports.

>> Russian Kamila Valieva suspended by CAS – The figure skater received 4 years of imprisonment

Russia wants to keep the gold at the 2022 Olympics in Beijing, while Canada wants to keep the bronze

On Monday, the teenager was banned for four years starting in December 2021, depriving Russia of a gold medal in the team event almost two years after the competition.

Russia has said it will appeal to get its gold back.

The Canadians finished fourth in the event and thought they would get bronze, but the ISU said Russia’s total, even after Valieva’s scores were erased, was still one point better than the Canadians.

Skate Canada argued that the ISU failed to apply Rule 353, which states that “competitors who have completed the competition and who were initially ranked lower than the disqualified competitor shall advance in the rankings accordingly.”

“Skate Canada is extremely disappointed with the ISU’s stance on the long-awaited medal presentation. The federation categorically disagrees with the ISU’s position on this matter and will consider all options to appeal this decision,” the Canadian federation said in a statement.

“We understand how difficult this process is for all athletes, and we extend our support to the Canadian figure skaters of whom we are so proud. It reminds us how harmful doping is and how important it is to have a fair and safe sports system. At home, but also around the world” – Canadian Olympic Committee.

>> Russia won a medal at the 2022 Olympics, the team event, and after the disqualification of skater Kamila Valieva

The fight for medals continues even after the disqualification of Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in its long-awaited decision found Valieva guilty of violating anti-doping rules.

The ISU released its updated final rankings on Tuesday, with the United States climbing to first place (65 points), Japan winning silver (63 points) and Russia claiming bronze (54 points).

Canada (represented by Roman Sadovsky, Madeline Shizas, Kristen Moore-Towers, Michael Marinaro, Vanessa James, Eric Radford, Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier) scored 53 points.

The CAS jury decided that Valieva, who was 15 years old at the time of the crime, should not be more lenient than an adult found guilty of violating anti-doping rules.

The International Olympic Committee said it can now award medals based on ISU rankings.

“We feel very sorry for the athletes who had to wait two years to get the final results of their competitions. The IOC will contact the relevant committees (national organizing committees) to organize a worthy Olympic medal ceremony.” International Olympic Committee.