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The International Skating Union (ISU) is honored to announce that ISU Honorary President Jan Dijkema (2016-2022) was presented today with the Olympic Order – the highest distinction in the Olympic Movement – by International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach. Coinciding with the Olympic Day celebration that takes place annually on June 23, the award ceremony was held at the Olympic House in Lausanne (SUI).

Jun 23, 2023

As the summer training and season preparations continue, more news and updates from the Skaters are coming in. Believe it or not – there was even a competition happening! However, the Skaters are not only active on the ice these days.

Jun 23, 2023

“The world is moving faster than ever, but young people are moving less.” This statement, based on research made by the World Health Organization (WHO), has driven the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to come up this year with the “Let’s Move” initiative, designed to inspire and enable the world to move more every day. Starting today, June 23, 2023, to mark the Olympic Day, “Let’s Move” aims at creating a global movement encouraging people to make time – at least 30 minutes a day – for physical activity. In its continued support to the Olympic Day spirit and values, the International Skating Union (ISU) invites the ice skating community to join the movement and launches on this occasion a special training campaign in collaboration with internationally renowned athletes from all ISU disciplines.

Jun 23, 2023

Are you a talented digital creator, love storytelling and have a passion for ice sports? Get in touch and you might become a content creator or contributor for the International Skating Union (ISU).

Jun 20, 2023

Welcome to an exclusive behind-the-scenes make-up session with the talented Figure Skater, Nicole Schott (GER), as she prepares for her performance at the ISU World Figure Skating Championships Gala in Saitama (JPN).

Jun 14, 2023

The ISU Council met between June 9-11, 2023 and decided to provisionally allot the following ISU Events for the seasons 2023/24 through to 2027/28: 

Jun 12, 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.

Jun 11, 2023

It is officially summer! While the sun is (hopefully) shining, the skaters keep cool on the ice as they delve into summer practice and training camps. However, some are enjoying their vacation or it’s show time for them.

Jun 09, 2023

Known for their creativity to explore new choreographic boundaries, the British Ice Dance couple Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson (GBR) also stands out by their outspoken support and allyship to the LGBTQI+ community.

Jun 08, 2023

Embark on the mesmerizing journey of Junhwan Cha, the Korean Figure Skater who won the silver medal at this year's ISU World Championships in Saitama (JPN). This video beautifully captures Junhwan's remarkable adventure, starting from the enchanting streets of Tokyo in search of cherry blossoms to the exhilarating world of competitive Figure Skating.

Jun 07, 2023

The International Skating Union (ISU) is pleased to announce that the International Single & Pair Skating and Ice Dance Competitions for the season 2023/24 have been published.

May 31, 2023

The off-season does not mean that the Skaters are just on vacation. Besides summer training and making new programs, there are a lot of things going on in the skating world. Let’s see what has happened in the past few weeks.

May 26, 2023

Emily Chan and Spencer Akira Howe, American Pair Skaters with Asian heritage, praise Figure Skating for being a safe space for inclusion.

May 25, 2023

This video takes you behind the scenes, providing a glimpse into the intense preparation and the deep emotional connection that Sara and Niccolo share. It unveils the untold stories of their triumphs and setbacks, shedding light on overcoming grief during the tumultuous times of the pandemic and indomitable spirit that have carried them to this groundbreaking moment.

May 17, 2023

In the world of sports, the bond between a coach and an athlete is often revered and celebrated. But what happens when that coach happens to be your sister? Meet Kimmy Repond (SUI), an exceptional athlete whose story is a testament to the power of family bonds and the unwavering support they can provide.

May 12, 2023