Summary
Ilia Malinin, a figure skating champion, expressed his concerns about new figure skating rules. The changes reduce the number of jumping paths in the free skate segment, possibly pushing skaters to attempt riskier jumps. Malinin spoke out to the International Skating Union (ISU) to consider the athletes' perspectives.
Key Facts
- Ilia Malinin successfully competed in Prague after the Winter Olympics.
- He won his third consecutive men's world title at the Figure Skating World Championships.
- New figure skating rules limit the number of jumping paths from seven to six.
- The reduced jumping paths might cause skaters to attempt riskier jumps.
- Malinin voiced his concerns to the ISU, urging them to listen to athletes.
- He received praise for using his influence to speak on behalf of fellow skaters.
- Malinin will participate in the "Stars on Ice" tour across America before his summer break.
