Russian figure skater Valeria Starygina banned for two years for anti-doping rule violation.

This was reported by the press service of the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA).

" 2 of the All-Russian Anti-Doping Rules, effective January 18, 2022..

Starygina won the 2011 International Cup of Nice in ice dancing with Ivan Volobuev. In the same year, the couple won silver at the Bosphorus Cup in Istanbul..