International Skating Union

The International Skating Union (ISU) is the global governing body responsible for overseeing competitive figure skating, speed skating, and synchronized skating. It sets the rules, standards, and regulations for these sports, organizes major international competitions like the World Championships and the Olympics, and promotes fairness and safety. The ISU also ensures consistent judging and qualification procedures worldwide. Essentially, it standardizes the sport internationally to ensure athletes compete on equal footing and fans enjoy consistent, high-quality performances globally.