Valieva's disqualification will help the German national team
If the Russian athlete is suspended, Germany will finish eighth at the Olympics.
The German figure skating team is counting on the suspension of Kamila Valiyeva and the disqualification of the Russian team from the medal standings of the Beijing Olympics.
The German team would then be able to claim 8th place in the rankings, which would give them extra funding from the government.
Otherwise, a number of top athletes could end their careers, as many would have to pay for flights, training and travel themselves, or by crowdfunding.
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