Figure Skating News

• Russia to expedite visa process for Worlds POSTED: Mar 25, 2:17p ET | UPDATED: Mar 25, 4:22p ET By Associated Press Russia's top Olympic official says the government will expedite the visa process for the world figure skating championships that Moscow has taken over from earthquake-ravaged Japan.
• Canadian pair Brodeur, Mattatall retire POSTED: Mar 25, 10:41a ET | UPDATED: Mar 25, 10:42a ET By Skate Canada Canadian pair team Mylène Brodeur and John Mattatall have decided to retire from the amateur ranks of skating after five years of partnership.
• Yuna Kim confirmed for Moscow Worlds POSTED: Mar 25, 8:58a ET | UPDATED: Mar 25, 9:03a ET By Alexa Ainsworth We were wondering how the rescheduling of Worlds might affect the comeback of Olympic champion Yuna Kim. Aside from a little rearranging of schedules, the answer is not much.
• Skaters react to rescheduled Worlds POSTED: Mar 24, 12:51p ET | UPDATED: Mar 24, 4:37p ET By Alexa Ainsworth We checked in with several figure skaters to find out their thoughts on the rescheduling of Worlds. The event was originally planned for this week in Tokyo, but due to the natural disaster in Japan, will be held in Moscow at the end of April.
• Miner appreciative for chance to compete POSTED: Mar 24, 11:56a ET | UPDATED: Mar 24, 11:56a ET By Alexa Ainsworth With the World Figure Skating Championships rescheduled for Moscow, UniversalSports.com checked in with U.S. bronze medalist Ross Miner to talk about his training, Japan, and about his upcoming Worlds debut.
• Moscow will host figure skating Worlds POSTED: Mar 24, 9:35a ET | UPDATED: Mar 24, 1:09p ET By Associated Press Moscow has been chosen as the replacement venue for this year's figure skating world championships, which originally were to be in Tokyo.
• REPORT: Worlds announcement expected Friday POSTED: Mar 23, 5:42p ET | UPDATED: Mar 23, 5:42p ET By Alexa Ainsworth Chicago Tribune's Phil Hersh reports that the ballots have been distributed and an announcement is expected Friday regarding the location of the 2011 World Championships.
• France offers 2012 figure skating Worlds to Japan POSTED: Mar 23, 11:21a ET | UPDATED: Mar 23, 11:35a ET By Associated Press France is offering the 2012 world figure skating championships to Japan as a sign of solidarity. Japan abandoned plans to host the world championships originally scheduled for this week following the deadly earthquake and tsunami.
• Six countries offer to host skating worlds POSTED: Mar 22, 1:12p ET | UPDATED: Mar 22, 1:27p ET By Associated Press The ISU says six countries have submitted bids to replace Japan as host of this year's figure skating world championships. The bids are from Russia (Moscow), Canada (Vancouver), the United States (Colorado Springs or Lake Placid), Finland (Turku), Croatia and Austria.
• Moscow ready to replace Japan as Worlds host POSTED: Mar 22, 11:02a ET | UPDATED: Mar 22, 1:13p ET By Reuters Russia made a formal bid to host this year's figure skating world championships on Tuesday after Japan was forced to abandon its plans to stage the event following the deadly earthquake and tsunami.
• Will Kim skate at a rescheduled Worlds? POSTED: Mar 21, 12:51p ET | UPDATED: Mar 25, 5:34p ET By Alexa Ainsworth We've been thinking about how the postponement of the world championships might affect certain skaters. One in particular - the reigning Olympic champion Yuna Kim.