Skating
Skating powerhouses forge partnership
The Royal Dutch Skating Association (KNSB) has entered into a wide-ranging partnership with South Korean counterpart the Korea Skating Union (KSU) that aims to generate more investment in the sport, among other initiatives.
Speed skating venue construction puts preparations on track, says PyeongChang 2018
PyeongChang 2018 has said all six of its new competition venues for the winter Olympic Games are on course to stage test events on schedule after construction began on the final facility.
Dutch speed skaters contact EC over ISU ban threat
Dutch Olympic speed skaters Mark Tuitert and Niels Kerstholt have turned to the European Commission in an effort to stop the International Skating Union (ISU) from imposing bans on skaters that compete in big-money ‘Ice Derby’ events.
ISU rules on reform proposals, awards events
The International Skating Union (ISU) has ruled on a number of reform proposals for sports under its jurisdiction, along with assigning hosts for events in its 2016-17 season.
ISU president faces mounting pressure over position
Pressure is continuing to mount on International Skating Union (ISU) president Ottavio Cinquanta after the former Italian speed skater put forward a series of proposals to implement major reforms in the sports of figure skating and speed skating.
Sochi eyes Olympic legacy with World Figure Skating bid
Sochi has submitted a bid to host the International Skating Union’s (ISU) 2017 World Figure Skating Championships as the Russian city looks to build a tangible legacy from its staging of this year’s winter Olympic Games.
ISU president proposes sweeping changes for speed and figure skating
International Skating Union (ISU) president Ottavio Cinquanta has put forward a series of proposals to implement major reforms in the sports of figure skating and speed skating.