The president of the International Olympic Committee criticized the Russian figure skater's team for their cold demeanor towards her after her mistake-filled free skate at the Beijing Olympics.
It was chilling to see how cold she was received by her closest associates.
Valieva, who has been at the center of a controversy over a positive drug test, finished fourth overall despite placing first in the women's short program earlier in the week.
The IOC president did not mention Eteri Tutberidze, who was seen on camera telling Valieva why she let it go. Why did you stop fighting?
Tutberidze and other members of Valieva's team will be investigated over the teenager's positive test for a heart medication.
The pressure on Valieva was beyond my imagination.
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