Here’s a short recap of some of the things that happened during the past week in the world of figure skating.
Five Things You Must Do in Barcelona
“Barcelona, it was the first time that we met.”
So goes the song and for skaters, judges, officials and fans this month’s Grand Prix Final in the Catalan capital provides the perfect excuse to visit this fascinating and vibrant city. As is always the case with skating competitions though, there is often very little time to venture outside the confines of the arena and its vicinity. The Centre de Convencions Internacional de Barcelona (CCIB), the Grand Prix Final venue, is located on the eastern edge of Barcelona away from the hustle and bustle of the centre of downtown. With that in mind, we’ve compiled our top five recommendations of things to do in the city when you’re not watching the best skaters in the world.
That Was The Week That Was In Figure Skating (24-30 November)
Here’s a short recap of some of the things that happened during the past week in the world of figure skating.
That Was The Week That Was In Figure Skating (3-9 November 2014)
Here’s a short recap of some of the things that happened during the past week in the world of figure skating.
That Was The Week That Was In Figure Skating (27 October – 2 November 2014)
Here’s a short recap of some of the things that happened during the past week in the world of figure skating.
That Was The Week That Was In Figure Skating (20-26 October 2014)
Here’s a short recap of some of the things that happened during the past week in the world of figure skating.
Tamara Moskvina: “The main goal is to be healthy and be happy”
By Hiro Yoshida
Tamara Moskvina needs no introduction. The renowned Russian pairs coach is an icon of the sport and one of the most fascinating and energetic people you are ever likely to meet. After last season passed by without the opportunity to see her peering intently over the boards at international competitions, she was back on the circuit at the Nebelhorn Trophy last month with Yuko Kavaguti and Alexander Smirnov on their comeback from Smirnov’s horrific knee injury that derailed the trio’s Sochi Olympic ambitions.
That Was The Week That Was In Figure Skating (13-19 October 2014)
Here’s a short recap of some of the things that happened during the past week in the world of figure skating.
That Was The Week That Was In Figure Skating (6-12 October 2014)
Here’s a short recap of some of the things that happened during the past week in the world of figure skating.
Event Report 2014 Nebelhorn Trophy (Part 2)
Since taking silver at the 2012 World Championships, there had been very little for Alena Leonova to smile about. She had failed to take a medal at any international competition since or even at her own national championships. She had done well enough at Russian Nationals to be named to the team for the 2014 European Championships, but a fourth place finish in Budapest meant she missed out on making the Sochi Olympics. With all that in mind and a production line of talented young Russian girls right behind her, it was time to make some decisions. Leonova chose to switch coaches.
