As Figure Skating season is in full swing, I feel real sorrow the Russian Ladies Figure skaters are banned from international competition because of the trumped up ‘war’ in Ukraine. No matter what you think about Russia’s involvement, how is it fair to ban athletes who have absolutely nothing to do with this conflict? This ban from competition is one of the most egregious acts ever in the sports world. It’s like you being banned from fotball or baseball because your father committed some crime. This would never have happened if the American President declared war on Mexico for example.
My suspicion is that this ban has more to do with the Russia ladies sports prowess and talent than politics. The female Russia skaters dominate the sport. They routinely perform feats no other skater from any other country has matched. These ladies wipe the floor with their competitors. Is it possible the federation was so anxious to solve the lopsided talent problem they seized on the opportunity to ban the Russians?
I THINK SO!
