The International Skating Union is investigating after two 
ice dancers were shown with what appeared to be a toy ballistic missile during a Grand Prix figure skating event.
TV footage showed Ren Junfei (任俊霏) and Xing Jianing (邢珈宁) sitting with a large toy in the shape of a missile labeled “DF-61” as they were waiting for their scores in the “kiss and cry” area at the Cup of China on Sat Oct 25. The toy was briefly held up by Ren, Xing and a coach, then placed across Xing’s lap.
The DF-61 is a new Chinese-made, land-based intercontinental ballistic missile capable of carrying nuclear weapons which was unveiled at a military parade last month.
“The ISU is aware that an inappropriate soft toy seems to have been among those thrown onto the ice by spectators following a performance at the ISU Figure Skating Grand Prix Cup of China event on 25 October.”
“The soft toy was subsequently held by the skaters who had just performed. The ISU regrets the incident and will investigate further.”
Ren and Xing placed eighth of 10 pairs in the ice dance event, which was won by Madison Chock and Evan Bates of the US.
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ice dancers were shown with what appeared to be a toy ballistic missile during a Grand Prix figure skating event.
TV footage showed Ren Junfei (任俊霏) and Xing Jianing (邢珈宁) sitting with a large toy in the shape of a missile labeled “DF-61” as they were waiting for their scores in the “kiss and cry” area at the Cup of China on Sat Oct 25. The toy was briefly held up by Ren, Xing and a coach, then placed across Xing’s lap.
The DF-61 is a new Chinese-made, land-based intercontinental ballistic missile capable of carrying nuclear weapons which was unveiled at a military parade last month.
“The ISU is aware that an inappropriate soft toy seems to have been among those thrown onto the ice by spectators following a performance at the ISU Figure Skating Grand Prix Cup of China event on 25 October.”
“The soft toy was subsequently held by the skaters who had just performed. The ISU regrets the incident and will investigate further.”
Ren and Xing placed eighth of 10 pairs in the ice dance event, which was won by Madison Chock and Evan Bates of the US.
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