Tatiana Tarasova: “Of course, there are concerns that the ISU might not choose the strongest skaters from the list. Because after a three-year suspension, we don’t have much trust in them.”
Tatiana Tarasova about a list of candidates to participate in the Olympic selection process. original source: [...]
The Russian Figure Skating Federation will not announce the list of candidates to participate in the Olympic qualifying competition until feedback is received from the ISU
The Russian Figure Skating Federation has submitted to the ISU a list of candidates to participate in the Olympic [...]
The ISU has allowed Russian figure skaters to participate in the qualifiers for the 2026 Olympics
The ISU has allowed Russian figure skaters to participate in the qualifiers for the 2026 Olympics. original source: [...]
The ISU plans to allow Russian figure skaters to participate in the Olympic qualification competition. A verdict is expected following the next ISU council meeting in March 2025
The ISU considers allowing Russian figure skaters to participate in the Olympic qualification [...]
Irina Rodnina: “The ISU has decided that they will admit our juniors. It has not yet been specified when, where, and under what conditions, but the decision has already been made because the audience finds it rather dull without the Russians.”
Irina Rodnina about the possible return of Russian figure skaters to international competitions. original source: [...]
The ISU has postponed the decision on the admission of Russian athletes
The ISU has postponed the decision on the admission of Russian athletes. original source: RSport photo Alexander [...]
“They are just worse off without us.” Irina Rodnina told that the ISU Council has admitted Russian juniors to international competitions
The ISU Council has admitted Russian juniors to international competitions. original source: MatchTV photo RIA [...]
“It’s time to focus on the artistic and creative aspects of this sport.” A number of European federations have supported the simplification of programs in figure skating
Figure Skating federations proposed to simplify the programs. original source: TASS photo Aleksandr Misyakin / [...]
“As long as the conflict goes on; Russian citizens cannot compete under the Finnish flag,” told the executive director of the Finland Figure Skating Association
Finland would not allow Russian skaters to compete under the Finnish flag. original source: MatchTV / [...]
“With these proposals, the ISU is trying to preserve the sport, give weak athletes the opportunity to participate and win.” Tatiana Tarasova on the ISU discussion to simplify programs
Tatiana Tarasova commented on the ISU Technical Committee discussion to simplify programs. original source: [...]
Fewer jumps and a new chorographic spin. ISU is discussing proposals to simplify rules in single and pair skating
ISU will discuss proposals to simplify rules in single and pair skating at the upcoming congress. original source: [...]
“ISU events lack excitement. Filling the arena for seeing just jumps and spins is much more challenging.” head of the Lithuanian Figure Skating Federation about the organization of the 2024 European Championships
Translation of the comments made by the head of the Lithuanian Figure Skating Federation about the organization of the [...]
Alexander Kogan: “Today, the first stage of the ISU Grand Prix ‘Skate America’ begins, in which our athletes are not participating, but coaches with Russian passports are.”
Translation of the general director of the Figure Skating Federation of Russia, Alexander Kogan's comments about the [...]
“In the ISU, Americans and Canadians hold dominant positions, and frankly, they don’t like us. They’ve decided to treat themselves to more medals for another year.” Russians about ISU decision to uphold the ban
Translation of the comments made by Russian functionaries regarding the ISU decision to upheld the ban. photo [...]
“The President of the ISU most likely feared taking responsibility for allowing Russians and Belarusians.” President of the Russian Skating Union about recent ISU Council
Translation of the comment made by the President of the Russian Skating Union that ISU Council didn't discuss the [...]
“I don’t understand why we are not competing. When they will allow us to compete again? We need specific dates.” Tarasova and Zhulin on upcoming ISU council
Alexander Zhulin and Tatiana Tarasova commented on the talks that ISU may allow Belarusian athletes to participate in [...]
“The suspension of Russian athletes does affect the ISU budget and the level of certain disciplines. But there is no intention to bring them back. We warmly welcome this decision.” President of the Lithuanian Skating Union Vytautas Jasutis
President of the Lithuanian Skating Union Vytautas Jasutis spoke about the the transfer of the venue for the 2024 [...]
“I couldn’t even imagine that they would punish us so severely. It’s just mockery towards us.” ISU has extended the suspension of Russian skaters, comments from Russian specialists
The International Skating Union (ISU) has extended the suspension of Russians and Belarusians. Comments from Russian [...]
The suspension of Russian athletes from international competitions and retirement of Yuzuru Hanyu has had a negative impact on the ISU budget
The suspension of Russian athletes from international competitions and retirement of Yuzuru Hanyu has had a negative [...]
“Of course, there are still connections, and work is ongoing.” Russia got quotas from the ISU for participation in the junior Grand Prix in case they are allowed to compete
The International Skating Union (ISU) has allocated quotas for the participation of Russian figure skaters in the [...]
Hungary won’t host the 2024 European Championships due to prolonged hostilities in neighboring countries and its impact on the economy
Hungary will not host the 2024 European Figure Skating Championships. photo Reuters source: [...]
The issue of admission of Russian skaters will not be discussed at the ISU conference this March
The issue of admission of Russian athletes will not be discussed at the ISU conference. photo EPA source: [...]
ISU will not consider admitting Russians to international competitions until at least mid-March
The International Skating Union (ISU) will not consider the issue of admitting Russians to international competitions [...]
Anna Shcherbakova will remain a contender for the ISU Most Valuable Figure Skater award but won’t be admitted to the award ceremony
Russian figure skater Anna Shcherbakova will remain a contender for the ISU Most Valuable Figure Skater award, but [...]