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Skate Canada to Appeal Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games Bronze Figure Skating Team Medal
February 16, 2024/by Skate Canada
Skate Canada, together with the Canadian athletes from the team figure skating event at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games and the Canadian Olympic Committee, have made the decision to formally appeal the International Skating Union’s (ISU) decision in respect of the bronze figure skating team medal. Our appeal is rooted in a commitment to fairness, transparency, and the integrity of the sport.
Skate Canada believes that it is crucial for the integrity of competitive figure skating that rules and regulations are upheld consistently and fairly. While we respect the decisions made by the ISU, we disagree with the conclusion they have reached and believe that an independent review will provide much needed clarity for all impacted parties.
While we pursue this appeal, we want to express our full support and admiration for the gold and silver medallists from the United States of America and Japan. Their hard work, dedication, and exceptional performances deserve to be recognized, and we sincerely hope that they receive their well-deserved medals in a timely manner.
We appreciate the support of the skating community as we pursue this matter further.
Last edited by Elizabeth on Fri Feb 16, 2024 7:53 pm, edited 2 times in total.
"At the sound of his roar, sorrows will be no more, When he bares his teeth, winter meets its death, And when he shakes his mane, we shall have spring again.” (The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis)
Formal appeals have been made to the Court of Arbitration of Sport in relation to the medals for the Team Event: https://t.co/EmwVTv28jf
One appeal is from the members of Team Canada as well as Skate Canada and the Canadian Olympic Association - it wants the "math" to be corrected to put Canada in the bronze medal position.
There are three appeals from Russia all of which want the ROC to be left in the gold medal position!
It's beyond me how the Russian federation can justify thinking they deserve the gold medal with all that's happened. It's bizarre! I hope they do "redo the Math". Thanks for the information.
"At the sound of his roar, sorrows will be no more, When he bares his teeth, winter meets its death, And when he shakes his mane, we shall have spring again.” (The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis)
