Russian figure skaters still have a chance to participate in the 2026 Olympics, Rodnina said.

Russian figure skaters still have a chance to participate in the 2026 Olympic Games in Italy, most of the members of the Russian national team are ready for these Games, the three-time Olympic champion and State Duma deputy told State. Irina Rodnina .

Previously, Acting President of the Russian Figure Skating Federation (FFKKR) Anton Sikharulidze said that the Russian team will prepare for the 2026 Olympics; Currently, Russian figure skaters are suspended from participation in competitions under the auspices of the International Skating Union (ISU) due to the situation in Ukraine.

— Should we hope that the Russians will be able to participate in the 2026 Olympic Games?

“We still have a chance to participate in the 2026 Games.” Everything will depend on the decision of the ISU and the International Olympic Committee. In time, we will still have time to participate in the qualifying tournaments for the 2026 Olympic rankings. How the situation will develop is another question. I think most of our skaters are ready for the next Games and are lacking in performance.

I hope our guys will once again show the strength of Russian figure skating. But the absence of major tournaments affects both technical problems and a psychological state. It’s one thing when you’re a figure skating pioneer and constantly playing it, it’s another when you’re isolated. A long absence from international competitions can have a painful and negative impact,” Rodnina told .

The XXV Olympic Winter Games in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo will be held from February 6 to 22, 2026.

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