Zhulin appeals ISU decision to deny neutral status
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- Russian figure skating coach Alexander Zhulin is preparing an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) after the International Skating Union (ISU) refused to grant him neutral status ahead of the tournament in Bratislava.
- This was reported by Sport-Express with reference to Zhulin’s words to the TASS agency.
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The International Skating Union (ISU) refused to grant neutral status to Russian coach Alexander Zhulin before the tournament in Bratislava, which prevented him from being with his skaters at the competition.
Russian figure skating coach Alexander Zhulin is preparing an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) due to the refusal of the International Skating Union (ISU) to grant him neutral status. This was reported by Sport-Express with reference to Zhulin’s words to the TASS agency.
The ISU denied the coach neutral status ahead of the Bratislava tournament at the end of September. The organization has concluded that Zhulin does not meet the requirements to compete as an individual neutral athlete (AIN) personnel.
“I was denied neutral status before the tournament in Bratislava. For this reason, I was not able to be with my skaters at the competitions, although I was not prohibited from going there. Currently, my lawyers and I are preparing a claim in CAS,” said Zhulin.
The specialist has 21 days to file an appeal. The decision may be appealed in accordance with the ISU Constitution and Regulations.
What to Watch
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Zhulin's appeal will be filed with CAS within 21 days
Very likely · Within days
The CAS decision on Zhulin's appeal can be appealed in accordance with ISU regulations
Possible · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What specific ISU requirements did Zhulin not fulfill to obtain neutral status?
- When exactly will the CAS appeal be heard?
- Does Zhulin have a chance of success in the appeal?
