Figure skating is a sport with participants all round the world. Originally based in European countries, the sport has experienced a major expansion in the countries of East Asia.
The international governing body of the sport is the International Skating Union (ISU).
Currently only those nations which are members of the International Skating Union are allowed to compete in the figure skating events in the Olympic Games.
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