As already announced, the ISU is further investigating the case related to the judging of the Pairs event in Figure Skating at the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympic Winter Games.

A hearing has in the meantime been set for April 29-30, 2002.

Due to a busy competition calendar of major ISU Events, an earlier date for the hearing was not feasible as it was not possible to convene the Council.

The ISU noted that Ms Le Gougne, in particular, has given many press conferences and interviews also delivering unilateral opinion and allegations.

The ISU has given and will still give all those concerned every opportunity for defense.

However, the ISU has deliberately not taken any position on certain statements and accusations since it considers that this would not be proper while the case is pending.

The decision of the Council will be made public and until such decision is taken, the ISU will make no further comment.

Fredi Schmid

General Secretary

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