Ex-Valieva coach makes history with Georgia

When figure skating coach Eteri Tutberidze's behaviour towards her pupils was branded "chilling to see" at the last Winter Olympics, it was hard to see her returning - but she is back for Milan-Cortin

16 Feb, 17:59 — 16 Feb, 23:03

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Eteri Tutberidze, a prominent figure skating coach, faced significant criticism for her coaching methods and the controversy surrounding her former pupil, Kamila Valieva, at the last Winter Olympics. Her return to the sport, now making history with Georgia, marks a notable comeback for a coach whose past behavior was publicly scrutinized. This story highlights her resilience and continued impact in the figure skating world despite previous controversies.

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Eteri TutberidzeFigure skating coach Kamila ValievaFormer figure skating pupil GeorgiaNation's figure skating team Winter OlympicsMajor sporting event

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First report: wsj · 16 Feb, 17:59|Full coverage: All 3 sources within 5h|Window: 5h

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BBC16 Feb, 22:34