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KOREA CANNOT HOST WORLD IN GANGNEUNG
http://v.daum.net/link/14793083
translation by warmuse 

""IT IS UNLIKELY THAT WORLD FIGURE SKATING CHAMPIONSHIP WILL BE HELD IN GANGNEUNG" 

A member of PyeongChang 2018 bid committee commented about the Associated Press article (which suggested that Korea may be willing to host WC), "We would like to host the competition, but since PyeongChang has applied to host 2018 Winter Olympic, KOC (Korean Olympic Committee) needs to report to and get a permission from IOC in order to host any major international [sports] competition. It is unlikely that IOC would grant permission for hosting WC, which will be seen as a favour to PyeongChang, when there are only about 100 days left until the announcement of 2018 Olympic hosting city"

Then, he added that "we did not need a permission from IOC for Junior World Figure skating Championships because the decision was made before PyeongChang submitted the bid for 2018 Winter Olympics. It is not just Gangneung, any city in South Korea requires a permission from IOC submitted by KOC in order to host this WC"

Also, Korean Skating Federation said "we have not been enquired by ISU (about hosting WC), and it is unlikely that we will be able to host WC because it is difficult to procure accomodations at such a short notice"

...then the article talks about hosting world in LA which is the reporter talking out of his ass

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And Speedy keeps on failing...
Still no decision on 2011 World Championships
Holding worlds in Japan in October is being discussed

By Lynn Rutherford and Klaus-Reinhold Kany, special to icenetwork.com
(03/16/2011) - Just days before the 2011 ISU World Figure Skating Championships were to start on March 20 in earthquake-battered Tokyo, the event is still in limbo.

There is no new venue, date, or definitive cancellation for the championships, which were postponed by the International Skating Union (ISU) on March 14 due to concerns about the safety of the region following a massive earthquake and subsequent Tsunami on Japan's eastern coastline on March 11.

Another 6.0-magnitude earthquake hit Shizuoka Prefecture on Tuesday, shaking Tokyo -- where the championships were to be held at Yoyogi Stadium. The new quake and strong aftershocks in the region have escalated concerns about exposure to dangerous levels of radiation from the Fukashima Daiichi nuclear power plant -- located 150 miles from Tokyo -- where four nuclear reactors have been compromised.

An ambiguous statement issued by the ISU on Wed., March 16, states in part, "the ISU is doing its utmost in order to give further information on Fri., March 18, or Mon., March 21, if possible," has done nothing to end days of frenzied speculation among figure skating insiders, media and fans about a possible new location for worlds.

Alternate sites discussed in press reports range from Gangneung, South Korea, site of the recent ISU World Junior Figure Skating Championships, to China; Vancouver, site of the 2010 Olympics; and various European cities, most prominently Lausanne, Switzerland, and Torino, Italy.

In an interview on Wednesday with icenetwork.com, International Skating Union president Ottavio Cinquanta confirmed that the ISU is considering holding the 2011 World Figure Skating Championships in Japan in October.

"We have to give Japan time to mourn their victims," he said. "We might go to Japan in October when the problems of the nuclear power stations may be solved.

"You cannot compare these problems with the ones in Chernobyl in the Soviet Union [Ukraine]."

Earlier this week, ISU Chair Sports Directorate Peter Krick told German news agency DPA (Deutsche Presse Agentur) he is optimistic the ISU has found alternative locations for the event in Europe, and that the event could be held in April in Lausanne, Switzerland, or Torino, Italy. However, his boss refused to confirm Krick's statements.

"We must take into account that Japan got the right to hold a world championships now," Cinquanta said.

"There are rumors that several European cities are willing to hold worlds in April. I cannot confirm this, but do not deny this either. We have to solve some law problems first and this may take time."

According to Cinquanta, one issue is pre-existing arrangements some better-known skaters have made to perform in tours and shows.

"Some skaters emailed me they have exhibition contracts in April and cannot come to worlds in April," he said.

That, along with concern for the Japanese Skating Federation and the country's many skating fans, has prompted the ISU to consider holding the event just prior to Skate America, the first of the fall Grand Prix events, scheduled to take place in Ontario, Calif., on October 21-23.

Asked how the drastic change in timing could affect skaters' training, Cinquanta replied, "You cannot always listen to what the skaters want. These are exceptional circumstances. Some of the skaters are even minors."

http://www.icenetwork.com/news/article. … y=ice_news

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More Worlds dramaz
Cinquanta would like worlds to stay in Japan, sees October as best option

By Philip Hersh

International Skating Union president Ottavio Cinquanta just told me via telephone there will be a decision on the future of the 2011 World Figure Skating Championships well before May.

Cinquanta also indicated the Japanese Skating Federation has said it is available to stage the event in late September or early October, and he suggested it was unlikely the event could be held in another country in April or May.

It was clear Cinquanta would like the event to take remain in Japan and take place ``as soon as possible,'' but that may not be until October.

As you will see in this edited version of our recorded conversation, there still is not much clarity about what to do with the event that was scheduled to begin Monday in Tokyo. The ISU decided to postpone it because of the catastrophic situation in Japan as a result of the earthquake and tsunami.

Q. The president of the Japanese Skating Federation said in a press conference Wednesday there would be no decision until early May. Is that correct?

A. Not precisely. We have sent them a letter yesterday (Tuesday) asking for a prompt reply, and they replied they are available to organize the event at the end of September and early October. That moment may be too late and too early for us.

We did our utmost to maintain the championship in Japan in order to show our fairness,. But at the end of the day we do not only have respect for Japan, we also have to protect of the skaters, of the member federations.

(A championships) in April, it is not possible because certain skaters may already have commitments with exhibitions and so on. We run the risk to have a championships in April without certain skaters.

Then you have May, June, July August. You don't have to be a genius to understand May, June, July August is not the best for the World Championships.

Then you have September, October. We consider October for the World Championships because this is when we start with the Grand Prix. If they want to do this in September this is not easy.

(But) I don't know what they have said in their press conference.

Q. The Japanese federation definitely said the ISU will make a decision in early May. You can't wait until May, can you?

A. No. We will give a decision maybe in the next three or four days.

Q. As far as you are concerned, there will be no championships in April?

A. In April it is very, very, very difficult because today is March 17. How can you arrange to have a championships in April?

And even if you can allot a championships for April, are you sure everybody will come? And where? Outside Japan but where? In Asia? Europe? America? Where? It's not easy.

We have this boiling potato in our hand, and we have to resolve the problem,. We cannot wait until May.

Q. Have you already decided April is absolutely not an option any more?

A. In April, it is not possible in the sense that probably there is not enough time to arrange it.

Q. And May for championships is too late?

A. To have the championships in May, I don't know if this is in the interest of the ISU. You can have some skaters say, `Excuse me, in May I am not in good form. I am preparing already the new programs for next year.''' (Lololol and October would be different because...?)

Q. If you have it in October, some skaters may not be there. Some may have retired.

A. We are in an exceptional situation. With exceptional circumstances, you need an exceptional decision. If in October somebody will withdraw or retire, it is not under my control.

Q. Are you worried the level of performances in October will not be very good?

A. It may be in October it would be better than in May. This is a lottery.

Q. Are you worried what effect this would have on next season if you have it in October?

A. If we want to maintain the 2011 championships and award the medals, this could be the only possibility. To cancel the championships is easy from the point of view of making a decision but it is very complicated because you eliminate a title for one season.

Q. You told icenetwork.com there are some legal issues to resolve? What areas are they in.

A. I did not make any declaration about legal matters.

Q. If it were only your decision what would you do? Cancel or October?

A. I don't know. It depends on the reaction of the Japanese federation, which I am waiting for.

Q. So where we stand know is you have asked the Japanese federation to have the event?

A. As soon as possible, giving them the time to repair what they have to in the country.

Q. Is as soon as possible September or October?

A. It could be early October. But not in August or July.

Q. What about May in Japan?

A. It depends on them. But I don't believe they will be ready for May. If they are ready, are you sure all the skaters will go in May to Japan?

http://newsblogs.chicagotribune.com/spo … ption.html