2 hours agoRussian and Belarusic athletes suspended from all international skating events
Periskopi(4 years ago)
(4 years ago)The International Skating Union (ISU) has suspended Russian skaters and Belarusers from participating in all international ice skating competitions, following the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, writes Sky Nesa, led by Periscope. The scans will be banned from participating in ISU championships and other events, the ISU said. “The ISU Council reaffirms [...] solidarity
The scans will be banned from participating in ISU championships and other events, the ISU said.
Advise I He confirms his complete solidarity with members of the ISU in Ukraine, the Ukrainian Federation of Fast Skating and the Ukrainian Federation of Figure Skating. The ISU Council will assess opportunities for rapid humanitarian aid to its Ukrainian members of ISU”, the statement said.
The same rules will be applied to “officials listed in Communications and/or relevant ISU regulations in Russia and Belarus”, the statement said.
The governing body announced that the suspension would enter into immediate power and will remain in force until further notice.
The ISU Council will continue to monitor closely the situation in Ukraine and its impact on the ISU activity and will take additional steps if and when” is required.
