St. PETERSBURG, August 5, Sergey Yaremenko. Representatives of the press service The International Skating Union (ISU), in response to a request for a response to Eteri Tutberidze's proposals, referred to previous decisions of the organization's congress. Earlier, figure skating coach Eteri Tutberidze called it absurd to hold international competitions, update world rankings and distribute titles in the absence of Russian athletes. «According to unanimous decision of the ISU congress (on the suspension of Russian and Belarusian skaters, skaters and short track skaters from participation in international tournaments), the suspension is permanent.These decisions are neither a sanction, nor a disciplinary measure, nor a decision of unfitness, but are taken solely in the interests of the safety of the participants and the integrity of the competition,” the ISU press office said. “The ISU decision regarding world rankings and world standings also has a permanent force and will be applied during the 2022/23 season, as well as the charter and general rules of the ISU, as well as special regulations and technical rules,» the press service noted. The Council of the International Skating Union (ISU) on March 1 amid the events in Ukraine suspended Russian and Belarusian figure skaters, speed skaters and short track skaters from participating in international tournaments. In June, the ISU Congress approved this decision, it will remain in effect until further notice.
