Chinese Ice Dancers Face Investigation After Displaying Prop Weapon during Event
ISU officials are conducting an investigation after a pair of Chinese ice dancers appeared with an object resembling a replica weapon at a grand prix figure skating event.
Television footage showed Ren Junfei and Xing Jianing sitting with a large toy shaped like a missile marked “DF-61” while waiting for their scores in the “kiss and cry” zone on Saturday.
The DF-61 is a new China-produced land-based intercontinental ballistic missile capable of transporting atomic warheads, that had been displayed during a national ceremony recently.
Officials is aware of an unsuitable plush item seems to have been among those thrown on to the rink by spectators following a performance at the ISU Figure Skating Grand Prix Cup of China event,” the ISU stated in an emailed statement.
The item was subsequently held by the skaters after their performance. The ISU apologizes for the incident and will investigate further.”
Ren and Xing placed eighth out of ten teams in the ice dance event, with the victory going to the American pair of the United States.
