Yuzuru Hanyu

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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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…)

Hanyu Back In Action At Autumn Classic

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This weekend saw the much-anticipated return to competition of two-time Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu at the Autumn Classic International in Oakville, Canada. Meanwhile in Bratislava, Slovakia, a rising Japanese star performed amazing technical feats at the Ondrej Nepela Trophy. (more…)

Russia and United States Share Spoils At Rostelecom Cup

The 2017/2018 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating got under way this weekend in Moscow, Russia with the Rostelecom Cup and two skating powerhouse nations divided the titles between them. (more…)

Fernandez Snatches Victory At Autumn Classic

Skaters from across the world travelled to competitions in Canada, Slovakia and Belarus for the busiest weekend of skating so far this season. (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…)