The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has ruled that the provisional coaching ban on Raimo Reinsalu, an Estonian figure skating coach who works with Lithuanian and Latvian athletes, will remain in effect. This decision comes from the Olympic division of CAS, which operates on an expedited process. The ruling indicates that there were no sufficient grounds to overturn the initial suspension.

Raimo Reinsalu's situation highlights the broader issue of the regulations governing coaching and athlete conditions within the figure skating community. As regulations are solidified, the implications not only affect Reinsalu and his current athletes but could also set a precedent for future coaching standards in the region. There is a growing conversation about the accountability of coaches and the strictness of governance in sports.

The decision may also have ramifications for the Estonian figure skating association and its standing within regional sports governance. The continued suspension could affect the training and competitive readiness of the athletes Reinsalu coaches, particularly as they prepare for upcoming competitions. Stakeholders in Estonian sports will likely monitor the situation closely to see how it unfolds and what it could mean for future policy in sports governance.