The hot topic for Western reporters was the case of Russian superstar skater Kamila Valieva. She is expected to deliver her country a third straight Olympic gold in women's figure skating. However, she is reported to have tested positive for a banned substance.
Adams was not ready to confirm the reports. Western reporters continued to ask.
“There's a legal issue going on,” Adams said in response to a
Later he offered the same reply: “It's a legal case.”
After three straight doping questions from Western outlets, Adams called on a reporter from
“The medical service is going on smoothly and effectively,” Huang said through an interpreter.
Four of next six questions were from Western outlets. Again the focus was the skater.
Then Chinese reporters asked a couple of local questions, one aimed at the broadcasting ratings in
Then: another 180-degree swing. A Chinese reporter asked about the weather forecast for the next few days and the possible rescheduling of events.
“All the venues are getting prepared from the upcoming cold air — de-icing and getting staff and vehicles ready,” organizing committee spokesman
“At the same time, I would like to remind all the journalists if you go to the mountains for your work — make sure you dress warmly.”
Finally, back to a Western reporter — me — who returned to the subject of doping.
“We don't want to hear about the other stuff," Adams said, concluding the news conference. "But it arises. It's life.”
AP Sports Writer
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