Nikolaj Sorensen Banned for Sexual Assault

Canadian figure skater Nikolaj Sørensen has been suspended for at least six years for 'sexual maltreatment' following an investigation by the Office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner (OSIC). The suspension stems from a 2012 incident involving allegations of sexual assault against an American figure skating coach in Hartford, Connecticut. Sørensen, who competed at the 2022 Olympics, has denied the allegations, which have not been tested in court. Despite the ongoing investigation, he and his skating partner, Laurence Fournier-Baudry, continued to compete until January 2024, when they withdrew from the Canadian championships. The ban is recorded on the OSIC's Abuse-Free Sport registry and can be challenged or appealed. Sørensen's suspension highlights ongoing concerns about accountability and safety within sports organizations.