, Robert Hanashiro, United States todayJapan's Mao Asada performs her short program at the World Figure Skating Championships in Los Angeles in March this year.
Robert Hanashiro, United States todayJapan's Mao Asada performs her short program at the World Figure Skating Championships in Los Angeles in March this year.
Event will take place from 24 April to 1 may in Moscow Megasport Arena, International Skating Union announced Thursday. Worlds were originally scheduled for this week in Tokyo, but Japanese officials said last weekend it was not possible the country could serve as the host country after 11 March earthquake and tsunami and subsequent nuclear crisis "we were in Moscow several times before for eventsand I think it's going to be a really good place, "says Meryl Davis, Olympic and World silver medalist in ice dancing with Charlie White .the ISU and Japanese skating officials had hoped the worlds in Tokyo after Yoyogi Stadium to avoid damage. When this became impossible, the ISU competition and invited Japan postponed the chance to be in October. But Japan skating Federation host said last weekend, failed and skating officials started looking for an alternate site. World Championship was cancelled only once after the second world war — in 1961, after a plane crash killed the entire team United States on his way to Prague for the event. "In light of the tragic situation in Japan that sports events becomes the medium and solutions for all parties involved is extremely difficult, '' the ISU said in a statement Thursday. "However, it is in the best interests of the ISU and its members as soon as possible a Championship." United States of America, Canada, Croatia, Finland and Austria joined Russia suggests the convening in the world in late April or early May. Moscow was the favorite after Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has thrown his support behind the bid, saying "it's not very expensive, and we can take care of all costs." Russia also pledged easier access to visas, often difficult to obtain. "We welcome the Russian Federation of figure skating for stepping forward and offering to host the event, "said Skate Canada CEO William Thompson. "They will have strong support in their country, plan and implement these Championships in such a tight schedule? Moscow hosted the World Figure Skating Championships in 2005, but in a different arena. Megasport Arena was the site of the cup of Russia Grand Prix event, the last three season announcement Thursday came as a relief for many skaters, who have been in limbo after the earthquake, not knowing when — or, at a time when there will be worlds. Like most athletes, skaters to plan their training rigorously in order to be in peak form for the biggest events, and better, they could do was guess where this might be excited to come back to normal! "bronze medal United States Ross miner posted on Twitter. Many had also planned to join figure skating toursthat might be a great source of income, after the World Cup. Davis and white were to join the Stars on ice show for their last six, with effect from 1 April. They declined, saying they should concentrate on the worlds. ""This is life, "Davis said. "Worlds was our priority." About 18 000 people were killed in Japan, and hundreds of thousands homeless. The ISU said the Japanese team, including current world champions, Mao Asada and Daisuke Takahashi, deserve special attention and respect "in Moscow" is easy for us to get really excited about the worlds and, now, when our schedules are set, we can move forward, "said Davis. "Just because our problems have been fixed today does not mean Japan's problems are today. Or tomorrow ".Copyright 2010 associated press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
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