Plushenko and Bonaly's comeback's

[discoduck]

Surya became a US citizen a couple of years ago so she couldn't compete for France even if she wanted to. Unless she moved back or whatever but I don't see her doing that when she waited for so long to become a citizen here.

 

[Ptichka]

Surya became a US citizen a couple of years ago so she couldn't compete for France even if she wanted to. Unless she moved back or whatever but I don't see her doing that when she waited for so long to become a citizen here.

Doesn't France recognize dual citizenship? If she is the citizen of both countries, she can choose which country to represent.

 

[hockeyfan228]

Doesn't France recognize dual citizenship? If she is the citizen of both countries, she can choose which country to represent.

Yes.

 

[SeaniBu]

What might France's take be on having her skate representing France?

IMO, she is not going to come back, as discussed a few months ago.JMO

I never heard Plushenko saying to retire from competitions.

So if Plushy didn't say "retirement" I sure wish the media wouldn't put words "in his mouth."
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/18044824/

 

[gkelly]

Surya became a US citizen a couple of years ago so she couldn't compete for France even if she wanted to.

Citizenship in the country one represents is only required for the Olympics. The ISU doesn't require it for their competitions. Individual federations may.

The reason Surya cannot represent any country in ISU competition is because she competed in pro competitions, which is currently the major reason anyone would lose eligibility.

 

[discoduck]

Maybe France does but does the US? Wouldn't she have to give up her French citizenship in order to become a citizen here? I honestly don't know.

I was thinking about the Olympics when I mentioned citizenship. I know the ISU competition rules are different.

 

[Ptichka]

Maybe France does but does the US? Wouldn't she have to give up her French citizenship in order to become a citizen here? I honestly don't know.

No. Many of my friends have Russian/ American or Israeli/ American dual citizenships. In fact, I don't think either Tchernyshev or Belbin gave up their Russian/ Canadian citizenships to be become Americans.

The country with tougher rules is Japan. Currently this is a big issue for Yuka Kawaguchi. She needs to take up Russian citizenship to skate with Smirnov in the Olympics, but she doesn't want to give up her Japanese citizenship, while Japan is saying they will take her Japanese citizenship away if she takes on the Russian one.

 

[Joesitz (RIP)]

Appaarently, from what I heard from a Japanese lady in Tokyo that Japan will never give Kawaguchi dual citizenship. She can become Russian but will lose her Japanese citizenship.

Joe

 

[Joesitz (RIP)]

I am pretty sure that to compete in a "non-sanctioned by ISU" event (competition, like the World Pro's, Ice Wars, World team challenge) is to give up eligibility. I'm not sure what other restrictions are on it.

That seems logical but what about SOI? It seems to be just a Federation approval as well as ISU.

Joe

 

[Kasey]

I think that Guest starring performances in SOI are up to the individual Federation to ok...because it is not a competition that is being judged by non-ISU judging. That is why there is ISU judging at the Japan Open this month, so the eligibles can compete with the pros and not lose their eligibility.

 

[Kasey]

The country with tougher rules is Japan. Currently this is a big issue for Yuka Kawaguchi. She needs to take up Russian citizenship to skate with Smirnov in the Olympics, but she doesn't want to give up her Japanese citizenship, while Japan is saying they will take her Japanese citizenship away if she takes on the Russian one.

I think this was the issue with Wakamatsu/Fecteau as well, that they couldn't have represented Canada at the Olys last year.

 

[krenseby]

I think that Guest starring performances in SOI are up to the individual Federation to ok...because it is not a competition that is being judged by non-ISU judging. That is why there is ISU judging at the Japan Open this month, so the eligibles can compete with the pros and not lose their eligibility.

Will there be ISU judging at other pro-ams like Japan Open? I'd love to see more mixed pro and amateur events...