Finland, which hosts the World Figure Skating Championships, has restricted the entry of Russian athletes.
The Finnish government's decision will take effect on November 16. The restrictions apply to all Russian athletes, including those competing under a "neutral" flag.
"As long as Russia's aggressive war continues, there is no place for Russian athletes in Finland," said Finnish Foreign Minister Alina Veltonen.
The International Skating Union (ISU) said that "athletes should not be punished for the actions of their governments." And they asked for further clarification from the Finnish Figure Skating Federation.
The World Figure Skating Championships will be held in Finland on March 16-21, 2027. In addition, the Grand Prix stage will take place on November 20-21 in Helsinki.
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