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C'mon SC of Boston!I'd like to see the US step up and hold the JGP in a nice, small arena.
C'mon SC of Boston!I'd like to see the US step up and hold the JGP in a nice, small arena.
Anything in the US - especially East or West coasts - is way too expensive.I'd like to see the US step up and hold the JGP in a nice, small arena.
What about Norwood, MA?Anything in the US - especially East or West coasts - is way too expensive.
Should have read your post first! Selfishly wanting that to happen because Norwood is only 2 hours away from my house by car and entirely highway.C'mon SC of Boston!
For whom? The European skaters who already pay less than anyone else to get to JGP competitions?Anything in the US - especially East or West coasts - is way too expensive.
Yeah. I'd love to see a JGP hosted by Korea, Taiwan or Japan if not by the US.For whom? The European skaters who already pay less than anyone else to get to JGP competitions?
I'm sure I watched World Juniors on the YouTube channel, but it's been two years so I'm not certain.Is World Juniors usually something that is shown on the ISU youtube channel? I can't remember.
Is World Juniors usually something that is shown on the ISU youtube channel? I can't remember.
Yes, with Ted Barton commentating. I hope young skaters can travel to Estonia easily and safely; with Russian airspace closed its going to be a long trip for Asian skaters.Is World Juniors usually something that is shown on the ISU youtube channel? I can't remember.
I think Tallinn deserves a permanent Grand Prix starting next year if they want it.
Yes. And top 4 ladies are Russian, and 3 of the top 6 in dance and men since Malinin is doing senior worlds. No Triple Sofia's in Sofia.Yes, with Ted Barton commentating. I hope young skaters can travel to Estonia easily and safely; with Russian airspace closed its going to be a long trip for Asian skaters.
Weren’t the top six pairs on the JGP ALL Russian?
There were only 4 JGPF spots this year. All 4 went to Russians, but the first subs (Safina/Berulava) were Georgian (although they train in Russia). https://isu.org/docman-documents-li...2/series-files-39/rankings/26346-pairs-1/fileYes. And top 4 ladies are Russian, and 3 of the top 6 in dance and men since Malinin is doing senior worlds. No Triple Sofia's in Sofia.
Easier for whom? Certainly, not an entire generation of young Russian skaters in all disciplines.There were only 4 JGPF spots this year. All 4 went to Russians, but the first subs (Safina/Berulava) were Georgian (although they train in Russia). https://isu.org/docman-documents-li...2/series-files-39/rankings/26346-pairs-1/file
Malinin is still assigned to junior worlds but I wouldn't be surprised to see him replaced (by Kai Kovar) now that junior worlds will be after senior worlds, plus with no Russians it should be easier to maintain/gain spots for next year's JGP and junior worlds.
Sad for them, but I’m sadder for the innocent Ukrainians being killed by their government.Easier for whom? Certainly, not an entire generation of young Russian skaters in all disciplines.
And hoping the junior UKR pairs teams can even compete. I don't know where they train. I feel sorrier for them.Sad for them, but I’m sadder for the innocent Ukrainians being killed by their government.
My money is on Tallinn.
So am I which doesn't negate that these kids, and they are kids, had nothing to do with their government's actions and they are victims of Putin too. Not the same as a child that is killed, but when we're talking about skaters, it is the same as other skaters with dreams of going to worlds. It's likely their parents have or will lose their jobs as a consequence of the economic sanctions. They are skaters with dreams like all the other skaters and their dreams are gone. Life isn't fair, but I still feel a great deal of empathy for what the skaters are losing through no fault of their own. Feeling empathy for the young Russians doesn't take away empathy for the Ukranians. I couldn't care less if this opens opportunities for skaters from other countries.Sad for them, but I’m sadder for the innocent Ukrainians being killed by their government.