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Ex-Russian Olympic coach returns to spotlight at 2026 Winter Games despite doping shadow

February 6, 2026

Eteri Tutberidze, the Russian figure skating coach involved in the doping scandal of Kamila Valieva during the 2022 Winter Olympics, has returned to the Olympic stage at the 2026 Winter Games in Milan Cortina. Tutberidze is now coaching Georgian skater Nika Egadze, despite ongoing controversy surrounding her previous involvement in the doping case.

Ex-Russian Olympic coach returns to spotlight at 2026 Winter Games despite doping shadow

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Eteri Tutberidze was the coach of Kamila Valieva during her doping scandal at the 2022 Winter Games.
Tutberidze has returned to the Olympics at the 2026 Winter Games in Milan Cortina.
She is now coaching Georgian figure skater Nika Egadze.
The return comes amid continued criticism and scrutiny of her past actions.

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Ex-Russian Olympic coach returns to spotlight at 2026 Winter Games despite doping shadow

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Ex-Russian Olympic coach returns to spotlight at 2026 Winter Games despite doping shadow

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