Figure Skating Body Raises Minimum Age to 17 After Russian Scandal in Beijing
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No 15-year-old figure skaters will be allowed to compete at the 2026 Olympics following the controversy surrounding Russian national champion Kamila Valieva at this year’s Beijing Games.
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No 15-year-old figure skaters will be allowed to compete at the 2026 Olympics following the controversy surrounding Russian national champion Kamila Valieva at this year’s Beijing Games.
Gradually increasing the age limit from 15 to 17 is necessary "for the sake of protecting the physical and mental health, and emotional well-being of Skaters," officials said.
No 15-year-old figure skaters will be allowed to compete at the 2026 Olympics following the controversy surrounding Russian national champion Kamila Valieva at this year's Beijing Games.
Ice skaters will have to be at least 17 to take part in senior competitions after the sport's governing body voted Tuesday to raise the minimum age from 15.
There will be no figure skaters under the age of 17 at the 2026 Winter Olympics. It follows the controversy surround 15-year-old Russian skater Kamila Valieva in Beijing.
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