🔗 Share this article China's Ice Dancers Face Probe Following Displaying Prop Weapon at Competition The International Skating Union are conducting an investigation after two Chinese figure skaters were seen holding an object resembling a replica weapon during a grand prix figure skating event. Broadcast footage captured the skaters sitting alongside a large toy shaped like a rocket marked “DF-61” as they awaited their scores in the “kiss and cry” zone on Saturday. This model represents a recently introduced China-produced ground-launched long-range weapon capable of carrying nuclear weapons, that had been displayed during a national ceremony recently. Officials have acknowledged of an unsuitable plush item appears to have been one of the objects tossed onto the rink by spectators following a performance at the ISU Figure Skating Grand Prix Cup of China event,” the organization stated in an emailed statement. The item was subsequently held by the athletes after their performance. We regrets this occurrence and will investigate further.” Ren and Xing finished in eighth place of 10 pairs during the ice dancing competition, with the victory going to the American pair from the US.