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Russia's Kamila Valieva leaves the ice after a disappointing performance in the women's figure skating event during the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games.

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Olympic Committee leader says he's 'disturbed' by coach's treatment of Kamila Valieva

12:37pm February 18, 2022

by Jaclyn Diaz

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach resisted implementing any immediate changes despite speaking of concerns for minor athletes like Valieva.

Thomas Bach (L), President of the International Olympic Committee attends the Olympic Truce Mural ceremony at Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games village Feb. 1, 2022, in Beijing, China

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The Olympic chief will meet with Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai after safety concerns

9:51am February 03, 2022

by Jaclyn Diaz

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach avoided taking positions on any political controversies ahead of the beginning of the Beijing Winter Games in a news conference Thursday.