I just remembered that Arthur Liu is a persona non grata to China and his returning with his daughter to the Olympics would be controversial. With these new rules, it seems Papa Liu won't even be able to be in China to see his daughter anyway. Controversy avoided.
Yeah, I'm thinking the same. I guess it wouldn't be a bad idea for her to attempt her quad this weekend. Congrats to both of them! This is a good experience.hopefully this will take some pressure off Isabeau this weekend
You're right about Arthur. Even Arthur is not a pro democrats, he is still not allowed to go to Olympics anyway. Arthur is considered as "foreign" because he doesn't live in China anymore. Only Chinese citizens who live in China are allowed to watch the games in person. If Arthur still has family, relatives and friends live in China, they can still go to the games and cheer for Alysa in Beijing.
I’m super excited for both of them! I think Lindsay was underscored in the first event, so it’s great to see her efforts pay off, regardless of that.
I have nooooo idea. I was watching figure skating then but only what I could see on network TV/ESPN.
Yes. They will allow fully vaccinated spectators from China’s mainland only. No foreign spectators are allowed. Nathan's mom grew up in Beijing and his Chinese relatives should be able to attend the games. Nathan, Vincent, Karen and Alysa should feel grateful that Winter Olympics is going to hold in Beijing instead of Russia/Japan this year. lol
Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 - Updates on Spectators, Vaccination and COVID-19 Countermeasures - Olympic News
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) held an Executive Board (EB) meeting today, in the presence of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC). Beijing 2022 informed the EB of the principles that will help deliver safe and successful Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games as scheduled.olympics.com
Just like summer athletes who had only other athletes on their nations team. It stinks.Wow... all these kids will have no parents to support them in the stands.
Yes. They will allow fully vaccinated spectators from China’s mainland only. No foreign spectators are allowed. Nathan's mom grew up in Beijing and his Chinese relatives should be able to attend the games. Nathan, Vincent, Karen and Alysa should feel grateful that Winter Olympics is going to hold in Beijing instead of Russia/Japan this year. lol
Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 - Updates on Spectators, Vaccination and COVID-19 Countermeasures - Olympic News
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) held an Executive Board (EB) meeting today, in the presence of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC). Beijing 2022 informed the EB of the principles that will help deliver safe and successful Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games as scheduled.
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Actually, I don't think she looks "rough" at all. The skating, program, and spins are well performed. She is just doing intentional singles and doubles. The height on her jumps is fine. When was this filmed?Video of Bradie's program
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She is looking quite rough with single jumps and doubles, not sure if she is going to be ready for Skate America at all.
Is the rule that non-Chinese nationals can't enter the country for the Olympics or just that they can't be spectators? Many athletes, Alysa included, are minors and will need an adult, preferably a parent, to accompany them.
Alina Zagitova was a minor and took part at the olympics without a parent (her mother arrived only after the competition). Alysa will handle it.
Sorry, my Bad!
They don't release all the details yet. They will release more rules/details later. They may change the rules and ban spectators if covid cases are out of control there.
Sorry, my bad about her parents origin! Honestly, I think people here underestimate Lindsay. If Lindsay scores close to 200 at JGP final again, she is very likely to be selected on Olympics team. Karen and other veterans are going to fight for the 3rd spot and Karen looks very rough so far.As @zebobes noted, Karen is the daughter of Taiwanese immigrants and her extended family is in Taiwan. So I don't think she would have much of a cheering section in Beijing.
