The ISU Council will address the issue of admitting Russian junior figure skaters at a meeting on June 9
The ISU Council will discuss the possible admission of Russian junior figure skaters at its meeting on June 9, with [...]
“There are no words to describe the actions of the ISU. They’re simply wiping their feet on our juniors and seniors.” Tarasova on ISU’s statement that the timing for a decision on allowing Russian juniors to compete is still undetermined
Tatiana Tarasova strongly criticized the ISU’s ongoing suspension of Russian skaters, calling it unfair and harmful [...]
Tatiana Tarasova: “The ISU simply doesn’t want to see us. They like it without us. Other countries win, and they’re happy. America is at war every day – we see what’s happening there. Israel is at war. And we’re responsible for everyone!”
Tatiana Tarasova commented on the International Skating Union (ISU) not discussing the issue of allowing Russians to [...]
The ISU has postponed a decision on whether to allow Russian junior skaters to participate in ISU-sanctioned tournaments. The ISU Council will discuss this matter again in June.
The ISU has postponed any decision on allowing Russian junior skaters to compete, with the issue to be discussed again [...]
Tarasova on the admission of Russian figure skaters: “We should be raising this issue. It’s time to write some kind of letter to the ISU to clarify the situation.”
Tatiana Tarasova urged the Russian Figure Skating Federation to contact the ISU and clarify the situation regarding [...]
Scandals related to music copyright issues prompted the ISU to decide to create a unified music bank for figure skaters
The ISU plans to create a unified music bank for figure skaters to use in their programs, aiming to resolve copyright [...]
Alexander Zhulin: “ISU really doesn’t want to see us, because right now they’re doing very well. They’re taking places they never would have gotten otherwise. Especially if Valieva and Trusova return.”
Alexander Zhulin believes the ISU does not want Russian athletes to return to international competitions and hopes for [...]
“The suspension of our athletes are now under the jurisdiction of the federation council (15 people). It’s much easier to convince 8 out of 15 people.” Sikharulidze estimates a 50% chance for Russian athletes to return to international competition
Anton Sikharulidze, President of the Figure Skating Federation of Russia (FFKKR), assessed the chances of Russian [...]
Tatiana Tarasova: “A ban on criticism of judges by skaters and coaches? If they do something unfair, why can’t we talk about it? Do we understand less than they do, and they’re so smart, educated, talented, and absolutely blameless?”
Tatiana Tarasova commented on the proposed ban on criticizing judges in figure skating. original source: RIA [...]
The ISU may prohibit figure skaters and coaches from publicly criticizing judging in figure skating
ISU intends to introduce a ban on criticism of judging in figure skating. original source: RIA photo Alexande [...]
“The skater is responsible for clearing the music.” The IOC and ISU commented on Petr Gumennik’s copyright issues for his Olympic program music
The IOC and ISU commented on Russian figure skater Petr Gumennik’s copyright issues for his Olympic program music, [...]
“This is the ISU admitting its own helplessness, that they can’t judge fairly. If they have to separate the jumpers from the skaters.” Yagudin criticized the initiative to introduce technical and artistic programs
Olympic champion Alexei Yagudin criticized the initiative to introduce technical and artistic programs at ISU figure [...]
The ISU did not make a decision on the admission of Russian juniors at its council meeting
The ISU did not make a decision on the admission of Russian juniors at its recent council meeting, despite IOC [...]
Irina Rodnina: “Excluding Russian pairs and ice dance, ISU simply wants to leave us without Olympic medals. Therefore, when our athletes compete under neutral status, they must, they are obliged to take first place.”
Irina Rodnina explained that the ISU denied neutral status to Russian pairs and ice dance teams for Olympic [...]
Anton Sikharulidze: “Judging by how things are developing and the mood within the ISU, we can say that in the near future, Russian senior athletes will also be able to compete internationally.”
FFKKR head Anton Sikharulidze expressed optimism that Russian figure skaters, both juniors and seniors, will soon be [...]
Tatiana Tarasova: “The suspension was illegal; no one has the authority to throw our country out of international figure skating. Why weren’t the USA or Israel suspended? They do the same things as we do, but only Russia was suspended.”
Tatiana Tarasova criticized the ISU for suspending Russian figure skaters, stating it was unjust and urging their [...]
“In the world of sports, just like in politics, there is a clear trend of distancing from us. As long as this continues, the ISU’s position will remain pro-Western.” Alexander Zhulin on ISU’s upcoming discussion on allowing Russian athletes to compete
Alexander Zhulin expressed skepticism about the ISU’s upcoming discussion on allowing Russian athletes to compete, [...]
The ISU Council will consider the issue of allowing Russian figure skaters to participate in competitions starting next season at its meeting on January 13
The ISU Council will discuss the possible admission of Russian figure skaters to international competitions at its [...]
The ISU will consider the issue of admitting Russian juniors no earlier than January
The ISU will not consider the issue of admitting Russian juniors to competitions before January, with the agenda for [...]
The ISU is aware of the IOC’s recommendation to allow Russian juniors to compete and will consider it at the appropriate time
The ISU is aware of the IOC’s recommendation to admit Russian juniors. original source: TASS photo Aleksandr [...]
Yuma Kagiyama: “In the past, I would always look at my rivals, including Ilia Malinin, but this season I’ve really learned to face myself. That’s led to more stability.”
Yuma Kagiyama made history by winning his third consecutive NHK Trophy, overcoming challenges and advancing toward the [...]
“This marks the conclusion of a long and challenging process for the athletes involved.” ISU has finalized the revised results of the 2022 Europeans and Kamila Valieva has been stripped of her gold medal
Kamila Valieva Officially Stripped of 2022 European Championship Gold Medal original source: ISU View [...]
“This proves that people don’t want to watch figure skating without Russia. I’m glad. Maybe this fact will encourage them to reinstate us in competitions more quickly” Tatiana Tarasova on ISU’s financial losses
Tatiana Tarasova expresses satisfaction over ISU’s financial losses due to ban on Russian athletes. original [...]
“After thorough consideration, including an analysis of the submitted documentation, the ISU Council decided to decline the application.” ISU on the decision to decline Veronika Zhilina’s application to switch national teams
ISU explains decision on Veronika Zhilina's application to switch national teams. original source: MatchTV photo [...]