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I watched WADA's live press conference after the media release and the basically stated that while it's similar to what happened during PyeongChang it's different. It's harsher. At this stage all skaters who want to skate from Russia will have to prove they had no affiliation which was a decision they only came to (deciding against a blanket ban) because an olympian stood up for aspiring skaters and said it would be unfair for those who had nothing to do with the doping controversy for their careers to be unnecessarily impaired. They have names, and 1/3 of athletes on the list (an estimate at this stage, could be more or less) they say are still active in todays sport. This is of a list of about 150 Russian athletes. They know there are more names as well and until Russia decides to release those details the 4 year ban will remain in tact with the possibility of extension at the end of the term if the terms of the anti-doping act has not been met. Russia is banned from hosting any major events. If Rostelecomm Cup is counted as a major event then that may very well be banned? But they have noted that concerning some sports there will be case by case basis, so in this case they may allow it? It'll have to be a conversation now for the Unions and WADA to have. They also said it's possible Russia could lengthen this 'instillation' of this new ban and may be able to participate in the 2020 Olympics however the 4 year ban will go into effect after that and will ban then instead from the next Olympics, either way the 4 year ban will go forward. (Basically if Russia attempts to draw out the process unnecessarily) Athletes deemed linked however are not allowed to participate in any major events including world titles and olympic medals.

A joke! Lmao but.... That's what they want you to think..... Kidding!!!

Looks like you were right actually! Flag and anthem are banned but if the skaters can prove they aren't a part of it they can still compete under a neutral flag. Still that's quite the development. Imagine having to prove you haven't done something.

who knows!!! I’ve been reading and it looks like Russia is arguing with them but who knows if that will get them anywhere. This is quite breaking. The poor skaters who haven’t been doing the wrong thing....

does this include the judges? Lmaooo this is wild tho. So no Russians competing in the next olympics against yuzu

Finished my painting :) Let me know what you think guys it was a lot of fun. Done in oils on a large canvas. Had a time lapse running next to it. I wanted to mirror the effort, mistakes and trials artists got though to create something just as skaters do. When usually all we see is that final polished product out on the ice and in the gallery.

You're amazing I love you. You have no idea how helpful this is! I'll post the finished painting on here when it's all done! Ahhhhh Thank you so much The japan training jackets are probably a little too thick. That first photo and the second one are perfect. If you have anymore of him in the white dress shirt from the back angle let me know Or anything from anan or other photoshoots of his back You're amazing! The idea of photoshopping the under armour into white would probably be perfect tbh I don't have the photoshop skills to do something like that! Yuzuru back appreciation day this has become

I saw him look right after but I couldn't see the tear on TV! oh my! guess he's been putting it to good use ahaha

This is perhaps a strange request but I'm desperate! I'm currently painting Yuzuru for a project of mine and I desperately need a reference of his back! Preferably in a white shirt. Not sure if you've ever tried to look up the back of Yuzuru but it's near impossible to find RIP. Does anyone have any good shots? Anything from his Ghana photoshoot of his back? That would be perfect in that white long sleeve. Please I'm desperate

That's so long to wait now ahaha. Not as bad as the break before though I suppose ahaha. I'm looking forward to it!

So when is the next competition Yuzuru is a part of? Is it Skate Canada?

For those who can't follow Yuzuru to Canada..... Where can we watch the start of the season (ACI)? Is it streamed somewhere or online? Especially looking for advice from others in Australia ;_; How do you guys usually watch the season?

Wow, I’m honestly okay with anything Yuzuru decides to do. I know he’ll wow us in his usual fashion either way! I’ll trust him. On a side note, look what arrived from Sapporo for me today. Going to drink my hot chocolate and rewatch his programs! One in particular today for sure

The last paragraph killlllled me. Who else needs the tissues

I have to say I’m actually a rabbit/bunny person! Ahaha. I used to be a purely cat person but I have to say I’m also just an animal person in general! Although bunnies are something I hold close to my heart