After Controversial Olympics, Russian Figure Skaters Face Huge Setback at World Championships Due to the Ongoing Global Crisis

The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics was a stunning completion with a host of athletes showcasing their talents. The Russian Olympic Committee had some of the best figure skaters in the world on display. However, things took a turn for the worse in Beijing. Kamila Valieva’s positive test had turned the Olympics upside down for the Russian team.

While most athletes wanted a ban to be imposed on the athlete, the IOC decided to move ahead and clear her for participation.

In the latest developments, following the rise in global tensions, the International Skating Union has acted upon calls to ban Russian figure skaters. Thus, this changes the whole complexion of the World Championships competition, which was to be held in France.

Figure skating team barred from competing

According to the Wall Street Journal, The International Skating Union acted after the International Olympic Committee asked sports federations to ban Russian athletes due to the various untoward incidents happening in Europe. Hence, the ISU barred Russian figure skaters from competing in various competitions in the future.

Most of these figure skaters are some of the greatest talents in the sport and are even defending champions in several competitions. Significantly, they produce the best figure skaters in the sport’s history. Hence, a ban from the competition would be a bitter blow for the athletes.

Apart from the recent ban, Kamila Valieva’s positive drug test has left a sour taste for everyone involved in the sport. NBC commentator, Johnny Weir, delivered a passionate rant during the competition as he talked about the problems with that decision. Undoubtedly, the Valieva situation is another cause of concern.

READ MORE-?Mikaela Shiffrin Close to Reaching Legend Lindsey Vonn?s Record at the Upcoming World Cup Event

The controversy in Beijing

Amidst the rising tensions, the positive test of Valieva is another major incident for figure skating. At a time when there is no respite for taking performance enhancers, Valieva could participate, even though she tested positive months before the Beijing Winter Olympics 2022. The skater had trimetazidine, a banned heart medication, in her system, which caused a major stir at the Olympic Games.

With the World Championships in France set to showcase some of the best talents in the world, the games would miss the sporting abilities of the Russian skaters. However, given the ongoing crisis in Europe, do you think the ban is the right move from the authorities?

WATCH THIS STORY-?Who is the richest Winter Olympian? Shaun White, Lindsey Vonn, Mikaela Shiffrin, and Others Net Worth Comparison