Russian skaters were not included in the lineup for the Nebelhorn Trophy tournament in Germany
Quick Look
- Russian skaters are not included in the entry list for the Nebelhorn Trophy challenger tournament in Oberstdorf from September 24 to 26.
- This is due to the new ISU selection criteria, which require athletes from Russia and Belarus to participate in challenger tournaments in order to gain the right to compete at the Grand Prix stages.
- Currently, Russian figure skaters are performing at the Kinoshita Group Cup tournament in Tokyo.
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Why It Matters
Due to the geopolitical situation, the ISU has changed the Grand Prix qualifying rules for athletes from Russia and Belarus, requiring them to qualify through Challenger tournaments.
Russian skaters were not included in the entry list for the Nebelhorn Trophy challenger tournament in Germany. This was reported on the website sportsdaily.ru.
Competitions in Oberstdorf will take place from September 24 to 26 in all four Olympic disciplines. According to the official lists of participants published on the portal of the International Skating Union, there are no representatives of Russia in the application.
The ISU has introduced new selection criteria for the Grand Prix stages, which affect athletes from Russia and Belarus. After the changes, Russians will be able to compete for participation in the Grand Prix stages only through performances in Challenger category tournaments, since the Olympic Games are not held under the auspices of the ISU, and the qualifying competitions in Beijing are no longer taken into account for selection.
According to the new rules, a medal won at one of the Grand Prix stages does not guarantee the athlete participation in the next stage. Currently, Russian figure skaters are performing at the challenger tournament Kinoshita Group Cup in Tokyo.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Russian skaters will continue to participate in challenger category tournaments to gain the right to compete at the Grand Prix stages
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Open Questions
- How many Russian skaters planned to participate in the Nebelhorn Trophy?
- What specific ISU selection criteria have changed for Russian and Belarusian athletes?
- Will Russian skaters be allowed to participate in other Challenger tournaments to qualify for the Grand Prix?
