ISU: “There is absolutely no chance that Russian pairs and ice dance duos will participate in the upcoming Winter Olympics in Milan.”
ISU confirms no chances for Russian pairs and ice dance duos to participate in the 2026 Milan Olympics.
original source: Vseprosport
“The International Skating Union (ISU) responded to media inquiries, stating that Russian pairs and ice dance duos have no possibility of participating in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan.
Earlier, the ISU barred Russian pairs and ice dance duos from participating in the Olympic qualification. However, Russian athletes were allowed to compete under neutral status in the singles disciplines, including Adelia Petrosyan, Alina Gorbacheva, Petr Gumennik, and Vladislav Dikidji.
Russian ice dance champions Alexandra Stepanova and Ivan Bukin sent a letter to the President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) requesting a reconsideration of the decision regarding the 2026 Olympics.
“There is absolutely no chance that Russian pairs and ice dance duos will participate in the upcoming Winter Olympics in Milan. The ISU’s decision is final and does not allow for reconsideration or appeals under any circumstances,” the ISU stated.
Related topics: Alexandra Stepanova Ivan Bukin, Anastasia Mishina Alexandr Galliamov, ISU, Olympic Games
Andrea, you don’t have a clue on what you’re talking about. There was a specific, set criteria on what the Russian athletes had to adhere to and follow in order to be considered. Find it and read it. Its public information. Obviously after the investigation no pair or ice dance team met the requirements!
WOW! What bullshit that the ISU is denying the Russian pairs and ice dance duos from competing. That would be like denying USA a chance to compete because the ISU doesn’t like their leaders. That is blatant prejudice. I’m surprised in this day and age that where no one is to be offended due to their race gender etc that the people that comprise the ISU are allowed to be so blatant in their hatred of a country to take it out on anyone from that country. I thought this was one of a few times we put all that to the side and let everyone (regardless of country) come together as equals to compete.