International Skating Union

The International Skating Union (ISU) is the umbrella organization of all national skating organizations worldwide. It is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, and administers all aspects of skating sport globally. 157 countries are affiliated with the ISU after seven national federations were added at the 2008 ISU Congress in Rome.

In light of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, the ISU suspended athletes from Russia and Belarus from competing at any International Skating Union events, and suspended all officials from these countries from officiating at any event sanctioned by the ISU, as well as from attending or participating in any ISU meetings, committees, and forums. In March 2023, the Russian Skating Federation sent a letter addressing the ISU and urging them to reverse the decision and allow Russian athletes to compete in ISU events. The RSF's statement included claims that the war was actually started by Ukraine and that 'Russia defends peace'. In May 2023, the International Skating Union reinstated Russian and Belarusian athletes, shortly after a Russian missile attack forced the cancellation of a skating event in Ukraine.

Speed Skating

• Long Track Speed Skating (World Championships since 1893)
• ISU World Sprint Speed Skating Championships (Established in 1970)
• ISU World Allround Speed Skating Championships
• ISU Junior World Cup Speed Skating
• Short Track Speed Skating (World Championships since 1978)
• ISU World Short Track Speed Skating Championships
• ISU Junior World Short Track Speed Skating Championships
• ISU Short Track Speed Skating World Cup

Figure Skating

• Single Skating (World Championships since 1896)
• Pair Skating (World Championships since 1908)
• Ice Dance (World Championships since 1952)
• Synchronized Skating (World Championships since 2000)
• Four Continents Figure Skating Championships
• ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating
• ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating
• ISU World Team Trophy in Figure Skating

Synchronized Skating

• ISU World Synchronized Skating Championships
• ISU Junior World Synchronized Skating Championships

Ice Skating

• ISU World Single Distances Speed Skating Championships
• ISU World Cup Speed Skating
• ISU European Speed Skating Championships
• ISU European Figure Skating Championships

There are five continental associations affiliated with the ISU. These associations are responsible for organizing continental championships, providing support for their member federations, and communicating their interests at the ISU Board meetings.

• Asian Skating Union
• African Skating Confederation
• European Skating Union
• Oceania Skating Union
• Pan American Skating Federation

International Skating Union: An overview of the International Skating Union, its role, and its recent actions https://www.isu.org/

Russian Skating Federation: Information about the Russian Skating Federation's response to the International Skating Union's sanctions https://www.rusf.ru/