ISU investigates incident with Chinese figure skaters and toy rocket

According to glavcom.ua: The International Skating Union (ISU) will begin an inquiry into the use of a plush rocket at the China Grand Prix by Chinese figure skaters. This information comes from Associated Press.

On October 25, the ice dance competition concluded in Chongqing. While waiting for their scores, Chinese skaters Ren Junfei and Xin Jiangin held a soft toy resembling the intercontinental ballistic missile 'Dongfen-61', the footage of which made it to the competition's broadcast.

The Council of the International Ski Federation (FIS) has made a decision to deny the participation of Russians and Belarusians in the qualification competitions for the 2026 Olympics. This decision relates to the prohibition of athletes in individual neutral status (AIN) from qualifying for the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games 2026 in Milan.

Ukrainian figure skaters used an unconventional accessory during their performance, while athletes from Russia and Belarus found themselves outside the qualification for the upcoming Olympic Games.