Is saying how badly I felt for Kamila Valieva, political?? Her poor performance was devastatingly shocking. She's only 15 yrs. of age. Where were the adults, who should have protected...

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

Her poor performance was devastatingly shocking. She's only 15 yrs. of age. Where were the adults, who should have protected her, and not allowed her to compete?
What a sad commentary for the supervision and coaching of young people. Shame on you, Russia!! Shame on you Olympic committees for not protecting this courageous 15 yr. old!
She's still the most gifted and talented female skater in the world (in my opinion). I hope she recovers from this experience!

I'm trusting this is NOT political. Certainly not my intent!
Mark

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chasgroh Loc: Buena Park, CA

Nope, totally agree, Mark. Russia, clean up your act!

DRam11 Loc: Polson, MT

Agree. Someone should give that coach a talking to. The girl is 15 - give her a break and some comfort, not a scolding.

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

chasgroh wrote:

Nope, totally agree, Mark. Russia, clean up your act!

Thanks for your reply!!
Mark

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

DRam11 wrote:

Agree. Someone should give that coach a talking to. The girl is 15 - give her a break and some comfort, not a scolding.

Totally agree!!
Mark

CaltechNerd Loc: Whittier, CA, USA

As above, you're on target Mark. Yes, her coach and the Russian Olympic Committee. But also the drug court that went against the rules because keeping her out might be bad for her mental health. WOW, did that ever blow up in the poor child's face!

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

CaltechNerd wrote:

As above, you're on target Mark. Yes, her coach and the Russian Olympic Committee. But also the drug court that went against the rules because keeping her out might be bad for her mental health. WOW, did that ever blow up in the poor child's face!

You nailed it!! So sad(for her).
Mark

Wuligal Loc: Slippery Rock, Pa.

Is it the for the 14 year old gymnasts?

ken_stern Loc: Yorba Linda, Ca

Fully agree with you --
She is only a 15-year-old kid -- an incredibly talented one at that
It is her coaches & medical staff that make it awfully political

markngolf Loc: Bridgewater, NJ

ken_stern wrote:

Fully agree with you --
She is only a 15-year-old kid -- an incredibly talented one at that
It is her coaches & medical staff that make it awfully political

Mark

Amator21 Loc: California

chasgroh wrote:

Nope, totally agree, Mark. Russia, clean up your act!

You put it just right!
Poul.

therwol Loc: USA

markngolf wrote:

Her poor performance was devastatingly shocking. S... (show quote)

Read this entire article by Dan Wetzel. It covers this well.

https://sports.yahoo.com/olympic-figure-skater-kamila-valieva-was-failed-by-the-system-adults-170245056.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAFCKUPEudGGrqis__PlSwCjR18ofcRp78ymDXpMENwMtrIvYZ6IqNq3V0M1PXYOANTJXnAxP5zX5OFpQx5imj9-TIySHn4-UcZILBmplIyHYlNV8bG5g6XbX_HnOeI8cxHYLpZ91qQmpmMyqDVhivgILdYeHeltJc7tstlX8iVLU

David Martin Loc: Cary, NC

therwol wrote:

Read this entire article by Dan Wetzel. It covers this well.

https://sports.yahoo.com/olympic-figure-skater-kamila-valieva-was-failed-by-the-system-adults-170245056.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAFCKUPEudGGrqis__PlSwCjR18ofcRp78ymDXpMENwMtrIvYZ6IqNq3V0M1PXYOANTJXnAxP5zX5OFpQx5imj9-TIySHn4-UcZILBmplIyHYlNV8bG5g6XbX_HnOeI8cxHYLpZ91qQmpmMyqDVhivgILdYeHeltJc7tstlX8iVLU

"Kamila Valieva is a victim of child abuse in real time."
Indeed. As have been all the athletes from Russia, China, the former USSR, etc. Think of the thousands groomed and molded from an early age who never make the Big Stage.
They are props to promote the greatness of The State.
To be used and, if not sufficiently useful, spat out as will be the fate of Kamila Valieva.

Amator21 Loc: California

therwol wrote:

Read this entire article by Dan Wetzel. It covers this well.

https://sports.yahoo.com/olympic-figure-skater-kamila-valieva-was-failed-by-the-system-adults-170245056.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAFCKUPEudGGrqis__PlSwCjR18ofcRp78ymDXpMENwMtrIvYZ6IqNq3V0M1PXYOANTJXnAxP5zX5OFpQx5imj9-TIySHn4-UcZILBmplIyHYlNV8bG5g6XbX_HnOeI8cxHYLpZ91qQmpmMyqDVhivgILdYeHeltJc7tstlX8iVLU

Yes!
Poul.

DavidPhares Loc: Chandler, Arizona

This sheds a bright light on what is wrong with the system. Anyone not seeing this young girl as the victim in this matter is just blind. And, her coaches and handlers should be banned from any future contact with young people and all international competition.