It is reported that the International Skating Union (ISU) will not consider the issue of admitting Russians to international competitions, at least until mid-March. “Match TV” citing a source familiar with the situation.
Currently, Russian skaters are not eligible to compete in tournaments held under the auspices of the ISU from spring 2022. Thus, representatives of Russia did not perform at the 2022 World Championship in Montpellier, the International Grand Prix tournaments and the 2023 European Championship.
Recall that at the end of February 2022, the IOC addressed international sports federations and recommended that domestic and Belarusian athletes not be allowed to participate in any competitions. Therefore, the International Skating Union (ISU) suspended Russian and Belarusian athletes from competitions indefinitely.
Alexander Kogan, Director General of the Russian Figure Skating Federation (FFKKR). declarationHe said the organization will take into account the words of two-time Olympic champion coach Evgeny Plushenko about the jury members working at the Russian championship among youth.