The International Skating Union is looking into an incident involving two Chinese ice dancers who appeared with what seemed to be a toy missile during a grand prix figure skating competition.
Cameras captured Ren Junfei and Xing Jianing sitting with a large toy resembling a missile marked "DF-61" while awaiting their scores at the Cup of China on Saturday. Ren, Xing, and a coach briefly held it up before placing it on Xing’s lap.
The DF-61 is a Chinese-developed land-based intercontinental ballistic missile, capable of carrying nuclear warheads, which was recently displayed at a military parade.
"The ISU is aware that an unapproved soft toy, apparently thrown by spectators, was present following a performance at the ISU Figure Skating Grand Prix Cup of China on October 25," the ISU said in a statement to the Associated Press.
"The toy was later held by the skaters involved. The ISU regrets the occurrence and will conduct a full review."
Ren and Xing finished eighth out of 10 pairs in the ice dance competition, with Madison Chock and Evan Bates from the United States taking first place.
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