The Olympic Winter Games is a major international sporting event that occurs once every four years. The first Olympic Winter Games took place in 1924 in Chamonix (FRA).

Figure Skating and Speed Skating were part of the original five Olympic Winter sports although Figure Skating also featured in the 1908 Olympic Games (summer) in London (GBR).

The Olympic Winter Games have evolved since its inception. Sports and disciplines have been added, including Short Track Speed Skating (in 1992) which has earned a permanent spot on the Olympic program.

The Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games will take place from February 4 - 20 2022. Information regarding the competitions, venues etc. is available on the official website. 

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LATEST NEWS

The International Skating Union (ISU) announces a modification to the dates of the ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships 2025 scheduled to be held in Seoul (KOR).

Apr 17, 2024

The International Skating Union (ISU) proudly reaffirms its commitment to leveraging sport for peace and development on the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace. This global event highlights sport's capacity to foster understanding, tolerance, and peace across borders.

Apr 06, 2024

It is with regret and sorrow that the ISU learned of the passing of multiple ISU European Championships medalist, four-time National Dutch Champion and two-time Olympian, Mrs. Joan Haanappel who passed away at 83 years old.

Mar 07, 2024

On December 3, 2023, the International Skating Union (ISU), in collaboration with numerous partners, national federations, and skating clubs worldwide, celebrated the second edition of the World Ice Skating Day (WISD). The event was widely hailed as a success, boasting organized festivities in 53 countries and at 130 ice rinks globally (as reported here). 

Mar 06, 2024

Further to the International Skating Union’s (ISU) Statement of January 30, 2024 regarding Kamila Valieva (ROC), the ISU takes the discussions within the Figure Skating community and the media with regard to the re-ranking of teams for the Olympic Winter Games (OWG) Beijing 2022 Team event very seriously.    

Feb 09, 2024

IOC GUIDELINES AND GUIDES

QUALIFICATION SYSTEMS

  • pdf Figure Skating v1.0
    06 December 2019

    The Qualification Systems for the XXIV Olympic Winter Games 2022 in Beijing, CHN are approved exclusively by the IOC Executive Board

  • pdf Speed Skating V1.3
    11 November 2020

    The Qualification Systems for the XXIV Olympic Winter Games 2022 in Beijing, CHN are approved exclusively by the IOC Executive Board

  • pdf Short Track Speed Skating V1.0
    06 December 2019

    The Qualification Systems for the XXIV Olympic Winter Games 2022 in Beijing, CHN are approved exclusively by the IOC Executive Board

DOCUMENTS & COMMUNICATIONS

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