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🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Scandal in Speed Skating: The Ice-Cold Truth

The President of the Olympic Speed Skating Federation, Matthias Große, has barred two journalists from ARD, raising questions about the accountability and transparency of publicly funded sports organizations in Germany.

Feb 27 • 09:54 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Legendary L. Vanagienė looked at another side of Lithuania's historical event: it is invaluable

L. Vanagienė, the director of the Lithuanian Skating Federation, stepped in as a temporary coach for Meda Variakojytė, the first Lithuanian female figure skater to compete at the Olympics, amid a coaching scandal.

Feb 19 • 06:27 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Sports

Figure Skating Podium Surface Replaced by Organizing Committee Due to Blade Damage

The Organizing Committee for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics has replaced the surface of the figure skating podium after athletes' blades were damaged during an award ceremony.

Feb 10 • 11:26 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
World

Figure Skates Blades Damaged on Podium, Japan Federation Protests

The Japan Skating Federation has lodged a complaint after the blades of figure skates were damaged during the medal presentation at the Winter Olympics.

Feb 9 • 14:48 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

Maire Arm: here are many things I look at with big eyes

Maire Arm, the president of the Estonian Figure Skating Federation, expresses excitement about experiencing the Olympics for the first time and hopes for stellar performances from Estonian athletes.

Feb 5 • 15:26 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

President of the Lithuanian Skating Federation acquitted – no illegal work found

The Lithuanian Skating Federation's president was acquitted of charges related to illegal work, as the court found no evidence of wrongdoing regarding employment contracts during the European Figure Skating Championships.

Feb 5 • 14:25 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Sports

Olympics Elimination? Fall Drama Surrounding Gold Favorite

Dutch speed skater Jutta Leerdam, a top contender for the Olympics, misses direct qualification for the 1000 meters after a fall, leaving her future in the sport uncertain as the federation decides her fate.

Dec 27 • 11:54 UTC

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