04.10.2024
The International Skating Union (ISU) has been informed by Skate Canada of the sanction listed in the Abuse-Free Sport Registry concerning Canadian National Team athlete Nikolaj Soerensen, and it is taking all the necessary measures to comply with the decision of ineligibility for an indefinite period.
02.10.2024
ISU Statement Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 Figure Skating Team Event – Final ranking confirmed
25.07.2025
ISU Statement Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 Figure Skating Team Event – Russian/ROC appeals
09.02.2024
ISU Statement – Kamila Valieva (ROC) disqualification and Olympic Winter Games Team event results
30.01.2024
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) Panel in charge of the case between the Russian Anti-Doping Agency (RUSADA), the International Skating Union (ISU), the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and the Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva rendered its verdict on January 29, 2024.
01.11.2023
During the ISU World Cup Short Track in Montreal on Sunday 29 October 2023 the Final A race of the Women’s 3000 meters Relay witnessed a dramatic turn of events. Skaters from all four competing teams experienced falls in the race's final stages, which extends over 27 laps (each lap is normally concluded in about 9 seconds).
11.01.2023
The ISU Council met on June 9-11, 2023 and discussed the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) recommendations of March 28, 2023 for International Federations on the participation of athletes with a Russian or Belarussian passport in international competitions.
22.02.2023
21.09.2022
The ISU Council evaluated the potential options to replace the cancelled ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating, Yerevan (ARM) – September 21-24, 2022 (see ISU Statement of September 16).
16.09.2022
The ISU Council has followed with concern the recent developments at the Armenian/Azerbaijan border and protests in Yerevan.
14.09.2022
Further to the reports of fighting which has erupted between Armenian and Azerbaijani troops along the Armenia–Azerbaijan border, the ISU is closely monitoring the situation and is in contact with the organizers of the upcoming ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating, scheduled to take place in Yerevan/Armenia on September 22-24, 2022.
12.07.2022
Today (July 12, 2022), the German Federal Constitutional Court (Bundesverfassungsgericht) published a decision upholding the constitutional complaint of Ms. Claudia Pechstein challenging two decisions of the Federal Court of Justice which had been issued in 2016.
02.03.2022
Following the recent worldwide developments (Covid-19 pandemic and Ukrainian crisis), the ISU and Speed Skating Canada are currently considering a postponement of the ISU World Short Track Speed Skating Championships in Montreal, CAN from March 18-20, 2022, to the first part of April 2022.
01.03.2022
The ISU Council reiterates its solidarity with all those affected by the conflict in Ukraine and our thoughts are with the entire Ukrainian people and country.
27.02.2022
The ISU is witnessing with great disbelief the events unfolding in Ukraine and is deeply concerned about the safety of the skating family in Ukraine. Our hearts go out to all those affected and our thoughts are with the entire Ukrainian people and country. The ISU expresses its solidarity with all those affected by this conflict.
26.02.2022
The ISU is closely following the coronavirus developments. The ISU stands by all those who have been affected and threatened by this situation and wishes success to all those fighting to overcome the crisis, with the expectation and hope that the situation will be restored to normal as quickly as possible.
14.02.2022
Following the hearing of the Ad hoc Division of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in the arbitration procedures relating to Figure Skater Kamila Valieva (ROC), the International Skating Union (ISU) duly noted and will respect the ruling namely that the provisional suspension of Ms. Valieva remains lifted.
11.02.2022
The International Skating Union (ISU) duly noted the press release issued by the International Testing Agency (ITA) and at this time it has nothing to add other than the below.
10.02.2022
Referring to the recent media reports, relating to the Figure Skating Team Event, the International Skating Union cannot disclose any information about any possible Anti-Doping rule violation. This is in line with the ISU Anti-Doping Rules and IOC Anti-Doping Rules for Beijing 2022.
07.02.2022
The ISU Short Track Speed Skating Chief Referee received two protests during the Beijing 2022 Short Track Speed Skating events of February 7.
22.10.2021
The ISU is currently investigating the reported homophobic comments by a Coach who is not an ISU Official relating to participants of the recent Finlandia Trophy. This investigation may result in disciplinary proceedings in line with the ISU Code of Ethics.
24.03.2021
The International Skating Union (ISU) reiterates that the health and safety of all participants of the ISU World Figure Skating Championships 2021 remains the number one priority.
16.03.2020
Mindful of the escalating negative COVID-19 developments, the resulting world-wide human tragedy and the measures taken by the public authorities as well as logistical challenges the ISU Council during its on-line meeting held on April 16, 2020 concluded that a postponement of the pending 2020 ISU Championships is not possible.
13.03.2020
As a result of the recent United States’ travel ban of 26 European countries and the state of New York’s restrictions on gatherings over concerns of the spread of the COVID-19 virus, U.S. Figure Skating and the International Skating Union (ISU) are unable to organize the ISU World Synchronized Skating Championships® 2020. The event was scheduled to take place April 3-4, 2020, in Lake Placid, New York, United States.
11.03.2020
With the uncertainty surrounding the spread of the COVID-19 virus, Skate Canada and the International Skating Union (ISU), were informed today by the Government of Quebec that they have decided to cancel the ISU World Figure Skating Championships® 2020. The event was scheduled to take place from March 16-22, 2020 in Montreal at Centre Bell.
29.02.2020
On February 26, 2020 the ISU announced that the ISU World Short Track Speed Skating Championships 2020 cannot be staged as originally foreseen on March 13-15, 2020 since, in light of the situation in South Korea, the competent authorities of the city of Seoul have closed the Mokdong Ice Rink and ordered the cancellation of all planned competitions.
06.02.2019
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has noted the ruling of the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in relation to the cases between Claudia Pechstein (speed skating / Germany), Adrian Mutu (football / Romania) and Switzerland.
15.03.2018
The ISU respects the EU Commission decision of December 8, 2017 and is working on amending its relevant rules to comply with it. The ISU is not enforcing the rules subject to the Commission decision but provisional rules are being put in place until the final revised rules are adopted by the ISU Congress in June 2018.
23.12.2017
Within the context of the hearing of the (Oswald) Disciplinary Commission of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the International Skating Union (ISU) has received the verdicts of the IOC Disciplinary Commission
09.12.2017
Further to the IOC Executive Board decision of 5 December 2017 with regards to the Russian participation at the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018
08.12.2017
The International Skating Union (ISU) disagrees with the European Commission’s decision that the ISU’s eligibility rules breach EU competition law.
06.12.2017
The International Skating Union (ISU) is truly appalled and deeply saddened by the findings of the Schmid Report and fully respects the IOC's decision.
24.11.2017
Within the context of the Oswald Commission hearings the International Skating Union (ISU) has received the verdicts of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Disciplinary Commission of Olga Fatkulina and Aleksander Rumyantsev relating to the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games.
19.10.2016
English translation of the German Supreme Court Decision on Claudia Pechstein Vs ISU. Original judgment in German
27.09.2016
The International Skating Union (ISU) is surprised by the news that the European Commission has adopted a “Statement of Objections” in the course of its antitrust investigation of the ISU’s eligibility rules prohibiting Skaters from participating in unauthorized events that are not on the ISU international calendar.
09.07.2015
During the last six years Ms. Claudia Pechstein, the German speed skater who was sanctioned in 2009 for doping, has constantly organized media campaigns
21.10.2013
Official press release from the International Skating Union on the Claudia Pechstein Case
24.09.2013
Official Statement from the International Skating Union on Claudia Pechstein
03.12.2011
Caludia Pechstein Case
28.09.2010
Claudia Pechstein case
18.05.2010
12.02.2010
26.11.2009
Ms. Claudia Pechstein
25.11.2009
CAS 2009/A/1912 Claudia Pechstein vs International Skating Union CAS 2009/A/1913 Deutsche Eisschnellauf Gemeinschaft e.V. vs International Skating Union
03.07.2009
German Speed Skater Ms. Claudia Pechstein found guilty of Anti-Doping Rules violation
02.07.2009
Full decision of ISU Disciplinary Commission - Ms Claudia Pechstein
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