International Skating Union proposes raising minimum age to 17 for competitions

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Updated 0846 GMT (1646 HKT) May 3, 2022

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(Reuters)The International Skating Union (ISU) has proposed raising the minimum age for senior figure skating competitions to 17 from 15 before the 2026 Winter Olympics to help young athletes cope with the physical and psychological demands of the sport.

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