Canada's Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Nikolaj Sorensen practice ahead of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating in Beijing, Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023.Photo by Ng Han Guan/THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Canadian figure skater Nikolaj Sorensen suspended at least 6 years for sexual maltreatment

The ban is a result of an investigation into an allegation that Sorensen sexually assaulted an American figure skating coach and former skater in 2012

· National Post

Canadian figure skater Nikolaj Sorensen was suspended Wednesday for at least six years for sexual maltreatment, the Office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner announced.

The suspension was listed on the office’s abuse-free sport registry and is subject to challenge or appeal.

Skate Canada, the country’s governing body of figure skating, said in a statement it “has been made aware of the decision from Abuse-Free Sport in this matter and is taking the necessary action to comply with it.”

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