Chinese Figure Skaters Face Investigation Following Displaying Toy Missile at Event
ISU officials have launched a formal inquiry following two Chinese figure skaters appeared with an object resembling a toy ballistic missile during an international skating competition.
Broadcast video showed the skaters sitting with a sizable prop in the form of a missile labeled “DF-61” as they awaited their scores at the “kiss and cry” area on Saturday.
The DF-61 represents a new China-produced ground-launched intercontinental ballistic missile designed for transporting atomic warheads, that had been displayed at a military parade recently.
Officials is aware of an unsuitable soft toy seems to have been one of the objects tossed onto the ice by spectators following a routine at the ISU Figure Skating Grand Prix Cup of China event,” the ISU commented in an emailed statement.
The item was subsequently held by the skaters after their performance. We regrets the incident and will investigate further.”
The duo finished in eighth place of 10 pairs during the ice dancing competition, with the victory going to Madison Chock and Evan Bates of the United States.
