Well I mean she cut her leg- how could a little cut prevent her from skating? She could even do the exhibition without jumps if she wanted. I just don't get why she would choose to pull out herself. Because I mean even last year at Russian Nationals, she was skating with a SEVERE burn on her foot and she still skated her exhibition. So idk something just doesn't seem right to me.
There are pretty strict rules concerning the GALA-If you are asked, you must skate unless ill-I'm sure someone can find the pertinent ISU statutes. If you don't skate I think you forfeit your prize money, whether it is all the prize money, or just the amount you would be paid for the GALA I don't know. I do wish she could have withdrawn in time for Bradie to be substituted, as she was the only lady left out.