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2022 Winter Olympics: Beijing Games Conclude

And just like that, another Olympics comes to an end. Beijing was not just any ordinary Olympics though. Until the moment it began there were many who doubted it would go ahead. The pandemic still managed to encroach into the skating bubble with a number of skaters sidelined by the strict protocols in place. A doping scandal shone a light on an aspect of the sport that needed to be addressed. There were moments of joy, sadness, excitement and frustration. And now it will be four years ago until we do it all again.

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Frozen In Time: A Look Back At 2011 Europeans

By Hiro Yoshida

The 2011 European Figure Skating Championships in Bern, Switzerland that took place exactly a decade ago this week were an unforgettable competition for a variety of reasons. Ten years on the memories are still vivid for those of us who attended.

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Pooh-ssion Lived Here!

After an absence of almost a decade top level figure skating returned to Turin’s Palavela and as ever with Grand Prix Finals the competition flew by in a blur of outstanding performances and emotional moments. (more…)

The Final Countdown: Who Will Make It To Turin?

This weekend’s NHK Trophy in Sapporo, Japan is the last opportunity for skaters to book their places at the Grand Prix Final in Turin, Italy next month. Here are a few of the ways things could pan out. (more…)

Rostelecom Cup: Highlights from Moscow

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The home team swept up all the titles at this weekend’s Rostelecom Cup in Moscow, Russia and the roster of qualifiers for this season’s Grand Prix Final next month took further shape. (more…)

Cup of China: Highlights from Chongqing

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After last year’s hiatus, the Cup of China was back at a new venue where there were some unexpected performances. Here is what we took away from the fourth Grand Prix of the season. (more…)

Internationaux de France: Blood, Sweat and Tears

On Saturday the competition at the 2019 edition of the Internationaux de France came to an end at the Patinoire Polesud in Grenoble. With the rain continuing to fall as it had done all week, it was perhaps fittings that there were also signs of pure emotion inside the rink. (more…)