🔗 Share this article Chinese Figure Skaters Face Investigation Following Holding Prop Weapon during Competition The International Skating Union are conducting a formal inquiry after two Chinese figure skaters were seen holding what looked like a toy ballistic missile during an international skating competition. Television video captured the skaters waiting with a sizable prop in the form of a missile labeled “DF-61” while waiting for their scores at the “kiss and cry” area on Saturday. This model is a recently introduced Chinese-made ground-launched long-range weapon capable of carrying nuclear weapons, that had been displayed at a military parade last month. “The ISU is aware that an inappropriate soft toy seems to have been among those thrown on to the ice by spectators following a performance during the competition,” the ISU stated in an emailed statement. The item was subsequently handled by the skaters after their performance. The ISU apologizes for this occurrence and will look into it more deeply.” The duo placed eighth out of ten teams during the ice dancing competition, which was won by the American pair of the United States.