On 13th of April 2011 Kiira performed two gala shows in a fund raising event held for girls living in developing countries.
Thanks Roikale95 for the video!
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The rink that will host Worlds, as announced, will be Megasport Arena, a big structure completed in 2006, capable of 14000 seats and with all necessary equipment for athletes. Seats available for the public will be reduced to a maximum of 10000, to assure places for the press box and reserved seats. The ticket prices should be commensurate with European standards, probably in line with prices of Torino 2010. Just came out today on a Russian website a page to purchase tickets (only in Russian): should be out soon an official website. The Russian government has ensured fast procedures for the granting of visas for athletes, coaches, officials and fans. As the calendar, still not official, should follow the originally intended: the arrival of the athletes on 24, qualifications on 25 and 26, opening ceremony, Pairs/Men SP on 27, Pairs/Men FP on 28, SD and Ladies SP on 29 , FD and Ladies FP on 30. The television coverage will be ensured by the RTR channel Russia 2, with the broadest coverage possible, inform the Russian newspapers. ISU has left the entries scheduled for Tokyo, but are expected confirmation of the various federations. For now, we know that Yu-Na Kim reiterated his intention to participate, returned to Korea on March 20, has coached in Seoul but has been busy working with the Committee for the Olympic Games in 2018. Finnish sources say instead Laura Lepistö won’t go anyway. Will be present the Japanese team and the same ISU in its statement of March 24 expressed the belief that it will be welcomed with special attention and respect. It seems that a hotel chain has offered to host the delegation of Japan for free. Official site http://en.worldfigureskating.ru/
Here’s the timetable (Russian time) for Worlds: Monday 25/4 Tuesday 26/4 Wednesday 27/4 Thursday 28/4 Friday 29/4 Saturday 30/4 Sunday 1/5 On 2/5, winners (and not only) will be on St. Petersburg’s ice for a second Gala. Yes, ISU decided the replacement place and date: Worlds 2011 will be held in Moscow, Russia on April 24 – May 1, 2011.Though it’s not in Turku, it’s nice to be held so soon – only one month’s delay. It’s sure Kiira will participate but how about Laura? …will be updated!
ISU World Figure Skating Championships 2011 In its statement of March 21, 2011 the ISU communicated the decision of the Japan Skating Federation (JSF) to decline holding the ISU World Figure Skating Championships 2011, initially allotted to the JSF and scheduled to be held in Tokyo, Japan this week. In the meantime, the ISU has received applications to hold the Event during the months of April or May of this year from its Member federations in Austria (Graz), Canada (Vancouver), Croatia (Zagreb), Finland (Turku), Russia (Moscow) and USA (Colorado Springs or Lake Placid). The ISU thanks those Member federations for their spontaneous reaction during these truly dramatic and exceptional circumstances emanating from the crisis in Japan and highly appreciates their efforts for having prepared an application on such short notice. The ISU reiterates that in the light of the dramatic situation in Japan the staging of sporting events becomes relatively secondary and a solution satisfying all involved is extremely difficult. Nevertheless, it is in the best interest of the ISU and its Members to hold the Championships as soon as possible. The ISU has reviewed all applications received and after careful evaluation the ISU Council decided to allot the Championships to the Figure Skating Federation of Russia, to be held in the Megasport Arena in Moscow/Russia, on April 24-May 1, 2011. The organization of this major Event with little time to prepare will require a high level effort from the Figure Skating Federation of Russia which has assured the ISU of its full cooperation including in areas such as easy access to entry visas and security. The preparation for the updating of all relevant details (time schedule, Announcement, entry confirmations etc) have already begun and the ISU will revert as soon as possible with the necessary information. Under these extraordinary circumstances the ISU asks for the full cooperation and understanding of the skating community and all involved entities in making this a successful Event. The full cooperation of all participating ISU Member federations hopefully attending in full strength will be of utmost importance. Finally, the ISU is convinced that the Japanese delegation coming to Moscow deserves and will receive special attention and respect. At a time like this, words cannot express feelings but the ISU wants to let the skating friends of the Japan Skating Federation and the people of Japan know that the thoughts and wishes of the Skating family continue to remain with them. Ottavio Cinquanta Fredi Schmid ISU announced a new statement about Worlds 2011 and WTT 2011. At the moment, the following cities (in random order) seem possible host places of Worlds 2011:
A column by Philip Hersh/Chicago Tribune
will be updated! ISU World Figure Skating Championships 2011 – ISU World Team Trophy 2011 21 Mar 2011 07:04 Since the outbreak of the crisis, the ISU was and remains in close contact with the Japan Skating Federation (JSF) who in turn did likewise with the competent Japanese authorities. After having explored all possible options to maintain the 2011 ISU World Figure Skating Championships in Japan, the JSF has now informed the ISU that regretfully and reluctantly they must decline hosting the Championships in Japan. Also, the JSF agreed to the postponement of the ISU World Team Trophy initially scheduled to be held in April 2011 to be held instead in April 2012 in Japan at a place and exact dates to be agreed upon. The ISU agrees with this conclusion. While the ISU gave priority to find a solution to keep the 2011 ISU World Figure Skating Championship in Japan, the ISU fully understands the JSF decision. As we all struggle to come to terms with the unimaginable tragedies following the monstrous earthquake of March 11, the ISU reiterates its expressions of grief and sympathy to all those affected by loss of life, injury and loss of homes. The ISU admires the resilience, strength of character and faith of the Japanese people in recovering from this tragedy. In light of this catastrophe, the consequences on sports events and in particular the ISU World Figure Skating Championships and ISU World Team Trophy become relatively secondary. Nevertheless, it is the ISU’s duty to find the best possible solution for a possible rescheduling and relocation of the Events taking into account all points of view. Based on spontaneous proposals from ISU Member federations received to host the Championships and possibly additional Members who might be interested and available, the ISU Council is evaluating the different options taking into account all relevant aspects and points of view. This primarily involves the tremendous logistical challenge to organize and conduct such major Event on short notice. Also, the Council cannot ignore legal and contractual constraints as well as timing conflicts with other skating or sporting events. Considering the scope and complexity of the situation, quick evaluations and decisions were and remain extremely difficult to make and the ISU counts on the understanding of the Figure Skating community for taking a minimum but reasonable amount of time to reach conclusions in cooperation with the concerned ISU Members and entities. The ISU Council is conscious that a solution satisfying all points of view is probably difficult to be achieved and begs all involved for their understanding and cooperation in these truly exceptional circumstances. An update of the situation will be communicated in the coming days. Ottavio Cinquanta Fredi Schmid
According to the statement by ISU(below) and some news, Japan Earthquake/Tsunami ISU World Figure Skating Championships 2011 Tokyo
Lausanne, March 14, 2011 Taking into account the continued critical developments in Japan, the ISU’s primary concern for the safety of all participants, spectators and members of concerned entities as well as the travel advisories from many governments to avoid travel to Japan until the situation is settled, the ISU in consultation and agreement with the Japan Skating Federation (JSF) and in line with the advise of the Japanese authorities, has concluded that the staging of the ISU World Figure Skating Championships 2011 scheduled to be held on March 21-27, 2011 is not possible and the Championships will not be held during that time.The postponement of the Event or alternatively the final cancellation is under evaluation. The same applies to the ISU World Team Trophy in Figure Skating scheduled to be held in Yokohama on April 14-17, 2011. It is understood that a postponement of the above-mentioned World Championships as well as the holding of the ISU World Team Trophy is subject to the confirmation by the competent Japanese authorities that the situation is back to normal conditions allowing the safe conduct of major ISU sports Events in the Tokyo area. As soon as the situation in this respect has been finalized, the ISU will inform all parties concerned of the decision taken. Ottavio Cinquanta Fredi Schmid
…will be updated later!
Thanks for worrying about my safety. Yes, I’m alright in Tokyo. Earthquake, Tsunami in Japan As you probably are aware an earthquake and a so defined Tsunami hit the territory of Japan today March 11, 2011. Ottavio Cinquanta The following photos are what I happened while I went home by foot.  No trains running  People stand in line to buy a new bicycle (!) to go home (!!)  People at Shinjuku station who gave up to go home tonight.  Walking to the gates of restored railway at Shinjuku Station  No rice balls neither sandwiches in stock at convenience stores. Neither Alkarine batteries for charging mobile phones.  Office workers who can not go home rest at the lobby of their office building in Shinjuku.
Worlds in Tokyo is coming soon and can’t wait! ScheduleLadies SP Ladies FS Exhibition VenueYoyogi National Stadium First Gymnasium, Tokyo, Japan Official siteEntries…will be updated soon! According to official website of the event, it seems neither Kiira, nor Laura will participate to next Nordics in Copenaghen: http://www.nordics2011.dk/Event%20Info/Entries.aspx The new entries representing Finland are Alisa Mikonsaari, Beata Papp, Juulia Turkkila and Cecilia Torn. Maybe STLL decided to organize a stage in Vierumaki, but I’m not sure of this: has anyone some news about it? Today at the exhibition gala of the European Championships in Bern Kiira performed her new gala program. The program took inspiration from movie star glamor.  Photo (c) Kari Kuukka (Image used with a permission of the photographer)
 Euros 2011 medalists: Carolina(Silver), Sarah(Gold), Kiira(Bronze) After a very dramatic first minute of Free Skating, Kiira pulled the rest of the program together well. She got 102.90 points from FS and was naturally disappointed. Total points of 166.40 were enough for the third place, so not a catastrophe after all! Kiira got her second bronze medal from the Euros since 2007! Congrats!
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