Okay, I really think that they need to change the whole competition layout. This is a joke, what kind of skaters are skating here and the likes of Yukari Nakano, Caroline Zhang and Kiira Korpi spend the Worlds in front of a TV.
Chuck diversity, this is a competition, not a folk festival.I know Medusa, but competition is about diversity, giving other countries a chance to send their best to compete against the world. If the big countries like USA, Japan, etc....were able to send ALL of their best or as many they could send that qualifed through the grand prix series, you might as well rename worlds "the 5 nations tournament" or whatever, because that's all who would be there.
Okay, I really think that they need to change the whole competition layout. This is a joke, what kind of skaters are skating here and the likes of Yukari Nakano, Caroline Zhang and Kiira Korpi spend the Worlds in front of a TV.
I know Medusa, but competition is about diversity, giving other countries a chance to send their best to compete against the world. If the big countries like USA, Japan, etc....were able to send ALL of their best or as many they could send that qualifed through the grand prix series, you might as well rename worlds "the 5 nations tournament" or whatever, because that's all who would be there.
Chuck diversity, this is a competition, not a folk festival.
And if you allow the 50 best age-eligible skaters in the World after that ISU list to skate here, you will have enough diversity left.
I know I expressed varying opinions on this topic - but seeing these skaters now, it's a bit of a scandal.
You're not obligated to watch, you know.
Gracielle Jeanne Tan - She's not going to make the final cut. However, to perform to the best of her ability in her hometown (trains in Anaheim), get a great response from the crowd, and move into (for the moment) first place. And, I am of Filipino decent - so I'm proud of her. Loved her reaction when she was done.
It's not about me watching - it's about fairness.
And if you check the ISU biographies you'll find that several girls are just normal US-girls who have some ties to the country, they are skating for. Same goes for several Russian ladies who skate for one of the former Soviet countries. That doesn't really increase diversity - it just puts some girls in the competitions who normally wouldn't make it to sectionals in the US.
I think it's great to see loads of different countries being represented!!
I think it's great to see loads of different countries being represented!!