Author: europeonice

2023 WORLD TEAM TROPHY: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Just over two weeks after the conclusion of this season’s World Championships, Japan plays host once again to some of the best figure skating talent from around the globe as the World Team Trophy is held in Tokyo. While the biennial event is seen as a fun way to wrap up the competitive calendar, the US$1,000,000 prize fund means there is some serious money up for grabs for the six teams who will take to the ice inside the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium.

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2023 WORLDS: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

The World Championships return to Saitama, Japan for the third time. All of last year’s champions in singles and pairs are back to defend their titles while new champions in ice dance will be crowned.

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2023 JUNIOR WORLDS: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

The World Junior Championships return to Canada this week with Calgary as host city for the very first time. All of last year’s champions have moved up to the senior ranks meaning a whole new wave of first time gold medallists will be crowned.

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Aljona Savchenko: Finding A New Path Five Years After Olympic Glory

By Hiro Yoshida


Exactly five years have passed since Aljona Savchenko crowned a spectacular career with an Olympic pairs gold medal with partner Bruno Massot It was her fifth attempt to win a long-cherished gold medal. She made her Olympic debut at the 2002 Games in Salt Lake City. At the time, she was just 18 years old and teamed with Stanislav Morozov representing Ukraine. They finished 15th.

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2023 FOUR CONTINENTS: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

The Four Continents Championships roll up to the high altitude of Colorado Springs, USA this weekend with the city playing host for the fourth time. Although there are some high profile absentees, the event is shaping up to be an exciting one nonetheless.

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