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.
(more…)Cong Han
2022 Winter Olympics: Everything You Need To Know
Fourteen years on from Beijing staging the Summer Games, this week sees the Chinese capital become the first city to also host the Winter Olympics.
(more…)Five Things That Had Us Talking At Gran Premio D’Italia
There was plenty of fantastic skating crammed into two days at the first ever Gran Premio D’Italia in Torino/Turin. Here are some of the amazing moments we witnessed over the weekend inside the Palavela.
(more…)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…)
Question Of Pooh
Nathan Chen took the lead after the men’s short programme with a new personal best on the opening day of the Grand Prix Final in Turin, Italy that managed to throw a surprise or two at us. (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…)
Cup of China: Highlights from Chongqing
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…)
Veterans Take Centre Stage At NHK Trophy
For the first time in 17 years, no Japanese skater stood on the podium at the NHK Trophy. Despite the lack of hardware for the home team, there were still many noteworthy moments at this year’s edition in Osaka. (more…)
Stars Shine And Records Crumble At Cup Of China
The Audi Cup of China in Beijing marked the halfway point of this season’s ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating and records and skaters both tumbled at the event. (more…)
2017/2018 Grand Prix Assignments Unveiled
Following the World Championships in Helsinki earlier this year and a few weeks of speculation, the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating assignments were announced on Friday afternoon. The scene for the opening act of the 2017/2018 Olympic season has now been set. (more…)