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• ISU Technical Chiefs Detail Figure Skating Rule Changes

  17-10-2026 17:01 via Golden Skate
  
  The ISU’s technical committees are working to refine figure skating rules, improve judging consistency, and enhance scoring transparency.
  ISU Technical Chiefs Explain New Rules for Singles, Pairs and Ice Dance
  Leena Laaksonen and Michela Cesaro discuss 2026–27 rule changes, choreographic elements, judging consistency and plans to improve scoring transparency.
  The International Skating Union (ISU) held a media roundtable on October 16, 2026. Leena Laaksonen, Chair of the Technical Com
  
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• Hana Bath builds on World Junior silver with Junior Grand Prix Final berth

  15-10-2026 18:28 via Golden Skate
  
  Hana Bath performs her free skate at JGP Ljubljana, where she secured her second Junior Grand Prix victory of the season and qualified for the Junior Grand Prix Final. Photo by Jurij Kodrun | International Skating Union
  Hana Bath makes Australian history with Junior Grand Prix Final qualification
  Hana Bath has qualified for the 2026–27 ISU Junior Grand Prix Final after winning both of her Junior Grand Prix assignments in Riga, Latvia, and Ljubljana, Slovenia. Her victory in Riga made her t
  
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• ISU outlines plans to improve judging in figure skating

  12-10-2026 19:37 via Golden Skate
  
  Emilie Billow, the ISU’s first Head of Officials for figure skating, discusses judging consistency, officials’ education and technology during a media roundtable ahead of the 2026–27 season.
  The ISU’s first Head of Officials discusses data-driven judge selection for 2027 Worlds, computer vision and expanded education for officials.
  The International Skating Union (ISU) will use judging data to help select judges for the 2027 World Figure Skating Championships. Emilie Bill
  
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• Mouaden and Bigot: A Spark That Keeps Growing

  11-10-2026 15:11 via Golden Skate
  
  Dania Mouaden and Theo Bigot perform their Rhythm Dance to music by Édith Piaf at 2026 JGP Riga.
  Mouaden and Bigot: A Spark That Keeps Growing
  France boasts a long and successful history in ice dance, and Dania Mouaden and Theo Bigot are emerging as two of the discipline’s brightest young talents. The teenagers have turned heads since competing internationally at the novice level, bringing a striking combination of energy, expression and natural chemistry to the ice.
  The young Frenc
  
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• Mia Risa Gomez: A New Season and a Dream Program

  04-10-2026 17:39 via Golden Skate
  
  Mia Risa Gomez performs her free skate at the 2026 Nebelhorn Trophy | Photo © Hella Höppner
  Mia Risa Gomez Talks New Programs, First Challenger Win and Season Goals
  Mia Risa Gomez couldn’t have asked for a better start to the season. The Norwegian skater captured her first Challenger Series victory, a result she admits came as a surprise—and an important confidence boost as she looks ahead to the rest of the season.
  In this interview, Gomez talks about her exciting start to
  
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• Mihhail Selevko: Finding His Way Back

  30-09-2026 15:08 via Golden Skate
  
  Mihhail Selevko performs his short program at 2026 Lombardia Trophy | Photo © Wilma Alberti
  Mihhail Selevko: Finding His Way Back
  Mihhail Selevko has started the 2026-27 season with back-to-back victories, winning both the Tallinn Open and the 2026 CS Lombardia Trophy.
  For the Estonian skater, however, the results are only one part of a much bigger story. His victories have come at the beginning of a new chapter, following a difficult period marked by injuries, inconsistent training and dou
  
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• Catching up with Aleksandr Selevko

  27-09-2026 15:02 via Golden Skate
  
  Aleksandr Selevko Talks Nebelhorn Victory, Quads, and New Programs
  Aleksandr Selevko joins Golden Skate after winning the men’s event at the 2026 Nebelhorn Trophy — his second Challenger Series victory of the season.
  In this interview, Selevko reflects on his strong start to the season and explains why winning his second Challenger was particularly meaningful after his second event last season did not go as well as his first.
  The 25-year-old skater also talks about his technical prog
  
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• Donovan Carrillo: “I Know I Can Do More”

  20-09-2026 13:19 via Golden Skate
  
  Donovan Carrillo performs his short program at the 2026 Kinoshita Group Cup in Japan. Photo by FSO | Ruoyufei Wang.
  Donovan Carrillo: “I Know I Can Do More”
  For Donovan Carrillo, stepping away from the ice after the 2026 Olympic Winter Games and World Championships gave him something he rarely has during a competitive season: time to stop and think.
  After four years of work that culminated in his second Olympic appearance, the Mexican skater returned home, spent time with his family,
  
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• A season of firsts for Moss and Galbavy

  13-09-2026 18:08 via Golden Skate
  
  Reagan Moss and Jakub Galbavy perform their Short Program at 2026 JGP Riga. Photo © Hella Höppner.
  A Season of Firsts for Reagan Moss and Jakub Galbavy
  It is a season of important firsts for Reagan Moss and Jakub Galbavy. Now in their third season together, the U.S. pair recently earned their first ISU Junior Grand Prix medal in Riga, Latvia.
  “We waited a little bit for our first Junior Grand Prix medal. It’s super exciting,” Moss said.
  “We are super grateful th
  
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• Gabrielle Daleman: Still Driven — Competition and the Road Ahead

  06-09-2026 15:42 via Golden Skate
  
  Gabrielle Daleman: Still Driven — Competition and the Road Ahead
  In this in-depth Golden Skate interview, Gabrielle Daleman reflects on her remarkable career, her 2018 Olympic experience and team gold medal, the injuries and surgeries that kept her away from competition, and her difficult and triumphant journey back to the ice. And the two-time Canadian champion’s competitive spirit is as brilliant as ever.
  Daleman opens up about moving to Colorado to train, the pressure of earning O
  
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• Vladimir Samoilov embraces new direction

  30-08-2026 15:31 via Golden Skate
  
  Vladimir Samoilov performs his short program at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics. The Polish champion says the team event gave him a chance to settle his nerves before the individual competition.
  Vladimir Samoilov embraces new direction
  New Programs, New Direction
  Vladimir Samoilov is embracing a new direction this season, trading last year’s dramatic Olympic free skate for a tango-inspired program. Summer changes everything in figure skating. Rinks close for the heat, groups scatte
  
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• Stephen Gogolev: From Last Shot to New Heights

  27-08-2026 16:18 via Golden Skate
  
  Stephen Gogolev trains at Benoît Richaud’s Peak Ice Camp in Angers, France. Photo © Tatjana Flade | Golden Skate
  Stephen Gogolev: From Last Shot to New Heights
  Stephen Gogolev enters the 2026-27 season with something he has spent much of his career chasing: momentum. The Canadian had a breakthrough 2025-26 campaign. He made his Olympic and World Championship debuts and emerged as a serious contender.
  “Honestly, I feel like it was a very quick season, although it was the lo
  
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• ISU Increases Figure Skating Prize Money for 2026-27

  26-08-2026 17:20 via Golden Skate
  
  The ISU has increased prize money for figure skating events for the 2026/27 season.
  ISU Announces Increased Figure Skating Prize Money for 2026/27
  The ISU has announced increased prize money across its figure skating championships and Grand Prix series and has introduced prize money for the seasonal ISU Figure Skating World Standings.
  The new amounts, outlined in ISU Communication No. 2820, apply from the 2026/27 season until further notice. Prize money is awarded in U.S. dollars according to fi
  
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• ISU Announces 2027 Championship Entry Quotas and CTES

  25-08-2026 20:55 via Golden Skate
  
  The ISU has announced entry quotas and technical score requirements for the 2027 championships.
  ISU Announces 2027 Championship Entry Quotas and Technical Score Requirements
  The International Skating Union (ISU) has published Communication No. 2818, outlining the entry quotas, Combined Total Elements Scores (CTES), and entry deadlines for the 2027 ISU Figure Skating and Synchronized Skating Championships.
  Dated August 24, 2026, the communication establishes which ISU Members are entitled to ente
  
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• Angela Shao carries confidence into new season

  23-08-2026 15:51 via Golden Skate
  
  Angela Shao performs her free skate at the 2026 U.S. Championships, where she went on to win the junior title. Photo © Melanie Heaney | U.S. Figure Skating
  Angela Shao carries confidence into new season
  Angela Shao enters the new season with greater confidence and ambitious goals after winning the 2026 U.S. Junior title and finishing ninth at the 2026 ISU World Junior Figure Skating Championships.
  The 15-year-old is preparing for another busy campaign, hoping to earn ISU Junior Grand Prix a
  
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• Patrick Blackwell looks beyond the jumps

  16-08-2026 16:45 via Golden Skate
  
  Patrick Blackwell performs his free skate at the 2026 U.S. Figure Skating Championships at the Enterprise Center, Centene Community Ice Center in Saint Louis, MO. Photo © Melanie Heaney | U.S. Figure Skating
  Patrick Blackwell Looks Beyond the Jumps
  Patrick Blackwell spent much of last season changing the way he thought about figure skating. By the time he captured the junior men’s title at the 2026 U.S. Figure Skating Championships in St. Louis, Mo., he had begun to look beyond the ju
  
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• Estonia’s Elina Goidina growing into her own

  09-08-2026 16:42 via Golden Skate
  
  Following her vacation in Spain, Elina Goidina of Estonia took part in Benoît Richaud’s training camp in Courmayeur, Italy. Photo © Tatjana Flade | Golden Skate
  Estonia’s Elina Goidina growing into her own
  Elina Goidina could be the next name to emerge from Estonia’s rising figure skating program. Two-time European champion Niina Petrokina and 2025 Skate Canada silver medalist Aleksandr Selevko have already helped put the small Baltic nation on the map. As the 16-yea
  
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• Parker Heiderich finds new perspective

  02-08-2026 15:17 via Golden Skate
  
  Parker Heiderich performs his short program at the 2026 Canadian Figure Skating Championships, where he captured the Junior men’s title.
  Parker Heiderich finds new perspective
  For Canadian figure skater Parker Heiderich, the transition to the senior ranks brings both excitement and new challenges. The reigning Canadian junior men’s champion is preparing for his first full senior campaign with ambitious goals, new programs, and a renewed perspective on the sport.
  A Turning Point in No
  
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• ISU Updates World Standings Point Distribution

  30-07-2026 03:53 via Golden Skate
  
  Communication No. 2812 revises the ISU World Standings point distribution beginning with the 2026–27 season, increasing the value of several major events and introducing World Standings points for the Grand Prix Semi-Final starting in 2027–28.
  ISU Updates World Standings Point Distribution
  The International Skating Union (ISU) has published Communication No. 2812, replacing Communication No. 2550 and introducing updates to the World Standings (WS) system for single skating, pair skat
  
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• NextGen champion Lia Cho ready for junior international debut

  29-07-2026 16:17 via Golden Skate
  
  Lia Cho performs her short program at the 2026 Canadian Figure Skating Championships in Gatineau, Quebec.
  NextGen Champion Lia Cho Ready for Junior International Debut
  Lia Cho opened the new season with a victory at NextGen and now turns her attention to her first junior international assignments. The 13-year-old enters the season after winning her second consecutive Canadian junior title and breaking her own Canadian junior women’s scoring records at the 2026 Canadian National Championshi
  
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• Yanhao Li carves path for figure skating in New Zealand

  26-07-2026 05:29 via Golden Skate
  
  Yanhao Li performs his short program at the 2026 ISU World Junior Figure Skating Championships on March 4, 2026, in Tallinn, Estonia. © Golden Skate / Josephine Feng
  Yanhao Li carves path for figure skating in New Zealand
  Yanhao Li of New Zealand enters the 2026–27 figure skating season with clear goals on both the junior and senior circuits. His biggest challenge isn’t landing more difficult jumps—it’s developing the confidence to trust himself.
  Li has already broke
  
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• Yuseong Kim steps into the spotlight

  21-07-2026 04:28 via Golden Skate
  
  Yuseong Kim trains at the Taereung International Skating Rink in Seoul, South Korea, on July 15, 2026. Photo © Golden Skate / Warren Kim
  Yuseong Kim Steps into the Spotlight
  Yuseong Kim heads into her first senior season after winning silver at the 2025–26 ISU Junior Grand Prix Final in Nagoya, but her focus isn’t on medals. Instead, she’s determined to become a more complete performer.
  “Since this is my senior season, I want to show a more mature performance with de
  
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• Yujae Kim finds her voice on the senior stage

  21-07-2026 04:27 via Golden Skate
  
  Yujae Kim trains at the Taereung International Skating Rink in Seoul, South Korea, on July 15, 2026. Photo © Golden Skate / Warren Kim
  Yujae Kim Finds Her Voice on the Senior Stage
  As the 2026–27 figure skating season approaches, South Korea’s Yujae Kim is preparing to step onto the senior stage after a standout junior career. The transition brings new challenges, but the 16-year-old is eager to show a more mature and artistic side of her skating.
  “I’m most excited b
  
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• Maxim Naumov participates in Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test Season 5

  16-07-2026 17:00 via Golden Skate
  
  U.S. Olympian Maxim Naumov was among the contestants on Season 5 of FOX’s Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test, filmed in Malaysia in May 2026. | Photo: FOX
  Maxim Naumov participates in Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test Season 5
  U.S. Olympian Maxim Naumov traded the ice for the jungle earlier this year as one of the contestants on Season 5 of FOX’s Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test.
  FOX announced the cast on Wednesday, confirming that Naumov was among 15 ce
  
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• Yu-Hsiang Li’s Olympic debut opens new doors

  12-07-2026 02:41 via Golden Skate
  
  Yu-Hsiang Li performs his Short Program during the Milano 2026 Olympic Qualifying Competition where he pursued a berth at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
  Yu-Hsiang Li’s Olympic debut opens new doors
  For Yu-Hsiang Li, the 2025–26 season transformed years of sacrifice into reality. His Olympic debut not only fulfilled a lifelong goal but also opened new opportunities and perspectives as he looks toward the next stage of his career. The Taiwanese skater was also chosen as Chinese Taipei&rsquo
  
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• Four new ice dance teams signal a new era for Canada

  10-07-2026 15:48 via Golden Skate
  
  Canada’s four newly formed senior ice dance teams pose ahead of the 2026–27 season: (from left) Alicia Fabbri/Marko Jevgeni Gaidajenko, Sandrine Gauthier/Paul Ayer, Marjorie Lajoie/Jean-Luc Baker, and Hannah Lim/Zachary Lagha.
  Four New Ice Dance Teams Signal a New Era for Canada
  Canadian ice dance will look dramatically different this season as four newly formed partnerships prepare to make their competitive debuts.
  Following a wave of partnership changes after the Olympic season, se
  
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• How the Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating Works

  09-07-2026 20:00 via Golden Skate
  
  Learn how the ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating works, including qualification, points, the 2026–27 schedule, and the road to the Junior Grand Prix Final.
  How the Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating Works
  The 2026–27 ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating series begins in August and brings together the world’s top junior figure skaters as they compete for a place in the Junior Grand Prix Final. Spanning seven events across Asia and Europe, the series showcases the next g
  
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• Lia Pereira and Trennt Michaud building on World bronze

  05-07-2026 17:21 via Golden Skate
  
  Lia Pereira and Trennt Michaud of Canada compete in the pairs free skate at the 2026 Olympic Winter Games.
  Lia Pereira and Trennt Michaud building on World bronze
  Canada’s Lia Pereira and Trennt Michaud spent last season proving they belonged among the world’s elite. The Canadian pair captured their first national title, represented their country at the Olympic Winter Games, and capped the season with a breakthrough bronze medal at the World Championships.
  Now, with those milestones
  
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• Jia Shin explores a more mature path for 2026–27

  03-07-2026 02:48 via Golden Skate
  
  South Korea’s Jia Shin during Golden Skate’s interview at Zenith Ice Rink in Seoul. Photo © Warren Kim/Golden Skate.
  Jia Shin embraces a more mature direction
  Following the Milano Olympics, South Korea’s Jia Shin is preparing for the 2026–27 season with a desire to explore a more mature side of her skating. Working with longtime coach Hyun-jung Chi and choreographers Shae-Lynn Bourne and Jeffrey Buttle, the 18-year-old is moving beyond the lyrical style that defined
  
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• ISU allows Russian and Belarusian skaters to return as neutral athletes

  30-06-2026 16:48 via Golden Skate
  
  ISU allows Russian and Belarusian skaters to return as neutral athletes
  The International Skating Union (ISU) announced Tuesday that it will allow eligible skaters and Athlete Support Personnel affiliated with its member federations in Russia and Belarus to compete in ISU Events and International Competitions as neutral athletes (AIN) beginning with the 2026–27 season.
  The move partially lifts the protective measures introduced in April 2022 following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Th
  
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• Two-time Olympic champion Artur Dmitriev dies at 58

  30-06-2026 15:30 via Golden Skate
  
  Two-time Olympic champion Artur Dmitriev dies at 58
  The figure skating world is mourning the loss of two-time Olympic pairs champion Artur Dmitriev, who died on June 29, 2026, at the age of 58. The Russian Figure Skating Federation confirmed the news on Tuesday. The federation did not immediately announce a cause of death. However, Russian media reported that Dmitriev died following heart surgery.Embed from Getty Images
  Dmitriev leaves behind one of the greatest legacies in pair skating history.
  
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• Twelve Years, One Partnership, and a New Beginning for Veillon and Brandys

  28-06-2026 15:20 via Golden Skate
  
  Twelve Years, One Partnership, and a New Beginning for Veillon and Brandys
  After more than a decade skating together, Canadian ice dancers Layla Veillon and Alexander Brandys are preparing for the next chapter of their career: the transition to the senior ranks.
  The longtime partners, who have been skating together since they were just eight and nine years old, enter the 2026-27 season following a successful final junior campaign that included a Junior Grand Prix victory, qualification for the J
  
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• Haein Lee on new programs, artistry, and the future

  24-06-2026 03:13 via Golden Skate
  
  Haein Lee on New Programs, Artistry, and the Future
  Following a strong performance at the Milano Olympics, Haein Lee is stepping confidently into the 2026–27 figure skating season.
  After finishing eighth in Milano, Lee is focused on building momentum for the next chapter of her career. As with all other skaters, she is adapting to the new ISU rule changes while preparing two ambitious new programs.In a candid conversation, Lee reflected on Olympic memories, artistic growth, personal challe
  
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• Minkyu Seo focused on growth ahead of senior debut

  21-06-2026 06:17 via Golden Skate
  
  Minkyu Seo competes during the 2025-26 Junior Grand Prix Final. The Korean skater is preparing for his first season of senior competition after winning World Junior gold in 2024 and silver medals in 2025 and 2026.
  Minkyu Seo Focused on Growth Ahead of Senior Debut
  After winning World Junior gold in 2024 and adding silver medals in 2025 and 2026, Minkyu Seo is setting his sights on the senior ranks.
  Following a season marked by both success and adversity, the Korean skater has decided to leave th
  
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• ISU Announces 2026-27 International Figure Skating Events

  16-06-2026 20:19 via Golden Skate
  ISU Announces 2026-27 International Figure Skating Events
  The International Skating Union (ISU) has released its international competition calendar for the 2026-27 figure skating season, outlining the schedule for the ISU Junior Grand Prix Series, Challenger Series, and Grand Prix Series.
  The calendar, published in ISU Communication No. 2796, includes events across Asia, Europe, and North America, with competitions beginning in August 2026 and continuing through the May 2027. The schedule remain
  
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• ISU Announces Technical Requirements for 2026-27 Ice Dance Season

  15-06-2026 19:55 via Golden Skate
  
  ISU Announces Technical Requirements for 2026-27 Ice Dance Season
  The International Skating Union (ISU) has released Communication No. 2795, outlining the Rhythm Dance and Free Dance requirements for the 2026-27 ice dance season. The document details the selected Rhythm Dance theme, required elements, pattern dances, and technical specifications for junior and senior competitors.
  The ISU has released Communication No. 2795 outlining the Rhythm Dance and Free Dance requirements for the 2026-27 ic
  
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• Valeriya Ezhova: A rising talent for Switzerland

  14-06-2026 15:55 via Golden Skate
  
  Switzerland’s new talent Valeriya Ezhova
  Valeriya Ezhova has quickly established herself as one of Switzerland’s most promising young skaters. In a country that has recently produced talents such as Lukas Britschgi, Kimmy Repond, and several strong junior women, the Russian-born athlete enjoyed a successful first international season for her new home country and is eager to continue her rise next season.
  Valeriya Ezhova performs her free skate at the 2026 ISU World Junior Figure Skat
  
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• ISU Congress 2026: Elections Shape Figure Skating Leadership for the Next Olympic Cycle

  12-06-2026 16:21 via Golden Skate
  
  Key figure skating elections from Day 3 of the 2026 ISU Congress in Tenerife, Spain.
  ISU Congress 2026 Day 3: Elections Shape Figure Skating Leadership for the Next Olympic Cycle
  The final day of the 60th ISU Congress focused on elections for key leadership positions across the International Skating Union, with delegates selecting officials who will help guide the organization through the 2026-2030 term.
  Among the most notable results for the figure skating community were the re-election of ISU
  
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• ISU Congress 2026: New Singles and Pairs Requirements Highlight Figure Skating Discussions

  11-06-2026 17:22 via Golden Skate
  
  Day 2 of the 2026 ISU Congress focused on technical committee reports, athlete welfare initiatives and discipline development. Highlights included new Singles and Pairs requirements for the 2026-27 season, continued growth in International Solo Dance, expanded athlete support programs and the appointment of Evan Bates as Chair of the Athletes Commission.
  ISU Congress 2026 Day 2: New Singles and Pairs Requirements Highlight Figure Skating Discussions
  Day 2 of the 60th ISU Congress featured report
  
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• ISU Congress 2026: New Grand Prix Format, Judge Rankings and Prize Money Increase Among Key Updates

  10-06-2026 16:56 via Golden Skate
  
  Key figure skating announcements from Day 1 of the 2026 ISU Congress in Tenerife, Spain, included a new Grand Prix format, judge rankings for World Championship appointments and increased prize money.
  ISU Congress 2026 Day 1: Grand Prix Changes, Judge Rankings and Increased Prize Money Among Key Announcements
  The opening day of the 2026 ISU Congress provided insight into how the International Skating Union (ISU) plans to shape figure skating during the current Olympic cycle and beyond.
  Among the
  
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• ISU Congress 2026 Day 1: New Grand Prix Format, Judge Rankings and Prize Money Increase Among Key Updates

  10-06-2026 16:56 via Golden Skate
  
  Key figure skating announcements from Day 1 of the 2026 ISU Congress in Tenerife, Spain, included a new Grand Prix format, judge rankings for World Championship appointments and increased prize money.
  ISU Congress 2026 Day 1: Grand Prix Changes, Judge Rankings and Increased Prize Money Among Key Announcements
  The opening day of the 2026 ISU Congress provided insight into how the International Skating Union (ISU) plans to shape figure skating during the current Olympic cycle and beyond.
  Among the
  
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• Marjorie Lajoie and Jean-Luc Baker join forces for Canada

  02-06-2026 20:36 via Golden Skate
  
  Marjorie Lajoie and Jean-Luc Baker Announce New Canadian Ice Dance Partnership
  The post-Olympic shakeup in ice dance has produced one of its most unexpected pairings. Now, Marjorie Lajoie and Jean-Luc Baker have joined forces and will represent Canada in international competition.
  Marjorie Lajoie and Jean-Luc Baker have formed a new ice dance partnership and will represent Canada in international competition.
  Previously, Lajoie competed with Zachary Lagha. The pair won the 2019 World Junior titl
  
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• Genrikh Gartung sets sights on senior success

  31-05-2026 15:16 via Golden Skate
  
  Genrikh Gartung Moves Full-Time to the Senior Ranks
  German Champion Genrikh Gartung enters his first full senior season with new programs, growing confidence and ambitious goals for 2026-27. After claiming his first senior national title and making his debut at major international championships, the 18-year-old now turns his attention to a new chapter in his career.Genrikh Gartung performs his short program at the 2026 World Junior Figure Skating Championships.
  Leaving the Junior Ranks Behind
  La
  
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• Key updates to levels of difficulty and GOE guidelines for 2026-27 figure skating season

  23-05-2026 03:19 via Golden Skate
  The ISU’s 2026–27 updates introduce changes to step sequences, spin features, jump combinations, death spirals, and choreographic elements in singles and pair skating.
  2026-27 Figure Skating Rule Changes: Key Updates to Levels of Difficulty and GOE Guidelines
  The International Skating Union (ISU) released updated Levels of Difficulty and Guidelines for marking Grade of Execution and Program Components as part of its 2026-27 Figure Skating Rule Changes for singles and pair skating. Th
  
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• Shoma Uno and Marin Honda begin an Olympic ice dance journey

  22-05-2026 17:30 via Golden Skate
  Shoma Uno Returns to Competition With Marin Honda in Ice Dance
  Shoma Uno’s retirement from singles skating never felt like a permanent goodbye to the sport. In the months following his competitive career, the three-time Olympic medalist explored new creative projects and searched for different challenges on the ice.
  Now, that journey has taken an unexpected turn. Uno and Marin Honda have announced plans to pursue the 2030 Winter Olympics as an ice dance team, beginning a completely new cha
  
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• Sofia Val and Asaf Kazimov Fueled by Olympic Experience

  18-05-2026 17:54 via Golden Skate
  Olympic experience fuels Spain’s Sofia Val and Asaf Kazimov ahead of 2026-27 season
  Only three and a half years after teaming up, Spanish ice dancers Sofia Val and Asaf Kazimov celebrated their Olympic debut. Fueled by an unforgettable experience at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympic Games, the dancers are heading into next season ready to continue building on their journey.Olympic memories in Milano
  Val and Kazimov helped Spain make history by securing Spain’s second Olympic Ice Dance
  
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• Sophia Shifrin builds on breakthrough season

  10-05-2026 17:20 via Golden Skate
  Sophia Shifrin Looks Ahead After a Breakthrough Year
  Israel’s Sophia Shifrin continues to rise on the junior international figure skating scene. After placing 22nd and 17th at the ISU World Junior Championships in 2024 and 2025, the 16-year-old broke through with a fourth-place finish in 2026, where she also captured the small bronze medal in the Free Skate. The strong results established her as one of the rising junior women to watch heading into the 2026-27 season.
  Hard Work Paying Off
  
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• ISU tightens GOE rules and refines judging criteria for 2026–27 figure skating season

  05-05-2026 21:16 via Golden Skate
  ISU Communication 2788 introduces stricter GOE limits and clearer judging criteria for the 2026–27 season.
  ISU Tightens GOE rules and Refines Judging Criteria for 2026–27 Season
  The International Skating Union (ISU) has released Communication No. 2788, updating Levels of Difficulty and revising Grade of Execution (GOE) and Program Components for singles and pair skating ahead of the 2026–27 season.
  At first glance, the update looks routine. In reality, it sends a clear message:
  
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• ISU 2026-27 Scale of Values in Figure Skating

  05-05-2026 20:07 via Golden Skate
  The ISU’s 2026–27 Scale of Values places greater emphasis on how programs balance technical difficulty, execution, and choreography.
  The ISU’s 2026–27 Scale of Values: A Subtle Shift with Strategic Consequences
  The International Skating Union (ISU) released Communication No. 2786 outlining the Scale of Values (SOV) for the Singles and Pair Skating for the 2026–27 season.
  At first glance, the update looks incremental, with only modest adjustments to base values. How
  
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• Denis Krouglov aims to continue Belgium’s rise in figure skating

  03-05-2026 17:31 via Golden Skate
  Denis Krouglov performs his free skating program at the 2026 ISU World Junior Figure Skating Championships in Tallinn, Estonia.
  Denis Krouglov aims to continue Belgium’s rise in figure skating
  Krouglov looks to follow Belgium’s skating legacy
  Denis Krouglov is aiming to become Belgium’s next top skater as the country continues its rise in figure skating. Belgium might be a small country in Western Europe, but it has emerged as a growing force in the sport.
  Kevin van der Perren
  
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