Figure Skating

Former European champion and Olympian charged with endangering minors

Former European champion and Olympian charged with endangering minors

A former European champion and four-time Olympian has been suspended and charged with endangering minors, including allegations of physical mistreatment, psychological humiliation, and food restriction. This is a major story on coaching abuse in figure skating. The ISU also launched a Safe Sport Day digital platform. Coach Daniil Gleikhengauz issued a plea for fan understanding, adding a coach's perspective to the athlete welfare conversation.

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Updated Aug 20, 2026