International Skating Union Supports French Judge's Decision in Ice Dance Competition

The International Skating Union (ISU) has expressed its support for the French judge involved in the recent ice dance competition. New York Times posted on X that the judge favored French ice dancers Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron over American competitors Madison Chock and Evan Bates by nearly eight points in the free skate segment. The decision has sparked discussions within the skating community, highlighting the subjective nature of judging in the sport. The ISU's stance underscores its commitment to maintaining the integrity of the judging process, despite differing opinions on the outcome.