Skaters I am missing - will they show up at Worlds?

viennaskater · Jan 27, 2020

Zabiiako/Enbert and James/Cipres (Pairs)

Mikhail Kolyada

I know that Vanessa's been busy with other projects, and I know Mikhail had a recent operation, but anyone have any info on these skaters and whether we will still see them this season?

I sorely missed James/Cipres at Europeans and I would not have minded seeing Zabiiako/Enbert either - I adored their programmes from last season.

Anyone know?

abbykitty · Jan 27, 2020

Zabiiako/Enbert are taking a break due to Alexander's health issues, same with Kolyada, so they won't be at World's this year unfortunately.

as for Morgan Cipres I'm guessing you didn't hear about the whole sexual abuse scandal last month:

https://www.usatoday.com/story/spor...skater-coaches-being-investigated/2629777001/

viennaskater · Jan 27, 2020

abbykitty said:
as for Morgan Cipres I'm guessing you didn't hear about the whole sexual abuse scandal last month:

https://www.usatoday.com/story/spor...skater-coaches-being-investigated/2629777001/

I did hear about it but I was hoping it had been resolved. Hmm, fat chance! :noshake:

Amei · Jan 27, 2020

abbykitty said:
Zabiiako/Enbert are taking a break due to Alexander's health issues, same with Kolyada, so they won't be at World's this year unfortunately.

as for Morgan Cipres I'm guessing you didn't hear about the whole sexual abuse scandal last month:

https://www.usatoday.com/story/spor...skater-coaches-being-investigated/2629777001/

Correct me if I'm wrong, but there is no kind of suspension/ban that prevents Morgan/Vanessa from competing

TontoK · Jan 27, 2020

viennaskater said:
I did hear about it but I was hoping it had been resolved. Hmm, fat chance! :noshake:

No, those pesky facts still seem to be hanging around.

treblemakerem · Jan 27, 2020

Anyone know if Loena Hendrickx will be back?

Ic3Rabbit · Jan 27, 2020

treblemakerem said:
Anyone know if Loena Hendrickx will be back?

She's still injured but working on coming back. No idea when though, looks like not this season.

Nirti · Jan 29, 2020

She was listed for Euros but withdrew. Now she isn't listed for any competitions in february, even not for the Challenge Cup in Den Haag which would have been a good occasion to skate before Worlds.
Maybe at the Coupe du Printemps in Luxembourg? Or next season...

ladyjane · Jan 29, 2020

On the 14th of January she posted that she is still in love with the sport and wants to perform. But she's encountered injury after injury, too little training time while she also wishes to train without pain. She posted this as her explanation for no longer being listed for Euros. Although she doesn't mention when she will return, she did mention that her goal is to get healthy and that she will be back. I suspect we'll have to wait until next season. Getting really healthy obviously is the most important thing. I'm really hoping she'll be able to overcome all her setbacks because I miss having her on the scene. She is usually a joy to watch.

Roo87 · Jan 29, 2020

viennaskater said:
I did hear about it but I was hoping it had been resolved. Hmm, fat chance! :noshake:

It's not something you just sweet under the rug. Mob mentality can be huge in Canada. I'm my province (a little east of Montreal), they once stopped Chris Brown from performing because of the allegations that he assaulted Rihanna (which I don't think he was ever found guilty of). People won't be quiet at World if he tries to perform, they also won't be happy about the coaches being there.

lizardlass · Jan 29, 2020

Roo87 said:
It's not something you just sweet under the rug. Mob mentality can be huge in Canada. I'm my province (a little east of Montreal), they once stopped Chris Brown from performing because of the allegations that he assaulted Rihanna (which I don't think he was ever found guilty of). People won't be quiet at World if he tries to perform, they also won't be happy about the coaches being there.

Chris Brown pled guilty and has spoken openly about the assault many times.

Roo87 · Jan 29, 2020

lizardlass said:
Chris Brown pled guilty and has spoken openly about the assault many times.

I stand corrected. I still wouldn't expect people to welcome them with open arms.

Amei · Jan 29, 2020

Roo87 said:
It's not something you just sweet under the rug. Mob mentality can be huge in Canada. I'm my province (a little east of Montreal), they once stopped Chris Brown from performing because of the allegations that he assaulted Rihanna (which I don't think he was ever found guilty of). People won't be quiet at World if he tries to perform, they also won't be happy about the coaches being there.

Silvia was at Europeans and has been on the grand prix circuit and I haven't seen or heard any 'protests'.

vesperalvioletta · Jan 30, 2020

Amei said:
Silvia was at Europeans and has been on the grand prix circuit and I haven't seen or heard any 'protests'.

I think Euros was the first competition I've seen her at since the allegations came out. Personally, it made me uncomfortable.

Roo87 · Jan 30, 2020

Amei said:
Silvia was at Europeans and has been on the grand prix circuit and I haven't seen or heard any 'protests'.

Europe is not Canada.

sk8kirsty · Jan 30, 2020

I miss Alina Zagitova so much bless her [emoji24][emoji24][emoji24]

Skater Boy · Feb 2, 2020

viennaskater said:
I did hear about it but I was hoping it had been resolved. Hmm, fat chance! :noshake:

Well they weren't at Euros. I am not sure what their training is like and whether Morgan feels "safe" returning to the States from perhaps criminal charges?

Skater Boy · Feb 2, 2020

Roo87 said:
It's not something you just sweet under the rug. Mob mentality can be huge in Canada. I'm my province (a little east of Montreal), they once stopped Chris Brown from performing because of the allegations that he assaulted Rihanna (which I don't think he was ever found guilty of). People won't be quiet at World if he tries to perform, they also won't be happy about the coaches being there.

I am not familiar with the term in my province - a little east of Montreal. Isn't Montreal the city and the province it is in Quebec though I hear they sometimes want to be their own country. I thought Canada was known for being friendly? I am not sure how wide this concern is known and if people know all the players. Remember GS Forum people are the extremes - real extremes - the odds are the general public at best know Morgan Cipres but wouldn't know or probably care about Silvia, Jon and or ths Vinny person.

MGstyle · Feb 2, 2020

Zabjako & Enbert are scheduled to perform on a show in Moscow later this month (26th). So hopefully Alexander is recovering.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B8ESeG1JHnd/

TontoK · Feb 2, 2020

Skater Boy said:
Well they weren't at Euros. I am not sure what their training is like and whether Morgan feels "safe" returning to the States from perhaps criminal charges?

The Feds have just indicated they'd like to have a few words with Prince Andrew. So, I doubt law enforcement would hesitate to confront Morgan Cipres if he returns to America.

Now, whether that confrontation is warranted... I won't speculate, but what has been publicly reported is not good. Add that to what has been discussed in another thread regarding a brewing scandal within the French Federation as a whole...

People, our sport needs to fix these problems. NOW.

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