Is there one this year? I didn't know if we would see one or not after the Olympic team event. Any info is appreciated because I am out if the loop!
I'd love it if they held the WTT every year apart from the Olympic year (the Olympic event would still be there). More events for more skaters, more great skates.
I'd love it if they held the WTT every year apart from the Olympic year (the Olympic event would still be there). More events for more skaters, more great skates.
For me, it should actually become part of the "real" ISU Championships, as long as they want it to be part of the fs Olympic events!There should be a WTT every year except Olympic year!
But it has awarded real Olympic medals :sarcasm:The WTT should absolutely not be considered an ISU Championship - only 6 countries compete.
It's nice to see the teams from each country have fun and enjoy themselves but it's really just a fun-fest with only 3 or 4 countries that can actually contend for team medals. It's more for the fans if anything.
But it has awarded real Olympic medals :sarcasm:
The WTT should absolutely not be considered an ISU Championship - only 6 countries compete.
All countries have an opportunity to compete for one of the six spots.
In every sport, there is only a small handful of countries that field teams that are competitive on the world stage. That needn't stop them from holding competitions.
All countries have an opportunity to compete for one of the six spots.
In every sport, there is only a small handful of countries that field teams that are competitive on the world stage. That needn't stop them from holding competitions.
I agree... but my point was that it shouldn't be an ISU championship when several skaters would be barred from competing because they don't come from one of the top well-rounded nations. And medals are given out to the team, so even if a skater doesn't pull their weight, they could still be awarded with an ISU championship medal (similar to how Abbott "earned" a bronze medal in the team event).
.. but my point was that it shouldn't be an ISU championship when several skaters would be barred from competing because they don't come from one of the top well-rounded nations. ...
The WTT should absolutely not be considered an ISU Championship - only 6 countries compete.
It's nice to see the teams from each country have fun and enjoy themselves but it's really just a fun-fest with only 3 or 4 countries that can actually contend for team medals. It's more for the fans if anything.
I fully agree with you.
I had fun watching it, but I would rather prefer the Sync.Skating be introduced in Olympics rather than WTT.