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• Fear and Gibson win first Skate Canada title

  02-11-2026 05:21 via Golden Skate
  
  The ice dance podium at Skate Canada 2026 in Kelowna, British Columbia. Great Britain’s Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson won gold, France’s Evgeniia Lopareva and Geoffrey Brissaud took silver, and USA’s Caroline Green and Michael Parsons claimed bronze.
  Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson Lead the Podium at Skate Canada International
  Great Britain’s Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson won their first Skate Canada title on Sunday in Kelowna, British Columbia, bringing their Grand Prix medal tally to 10. Franc
  
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• Finland Restricts Russian Skaters Ahead of Finlandia Trophy and 2027 Worlds

  12-11-2026 16:10 via Golden Skate
  
  Finland’s new entry restrictions on Russian athletes raise questions about their participation in upcoming international figure skating events.
  Finland Restricts Entry of Russian Skaters, Putting Finlandia Trophy and 2027 Worlds in Question
  Finland has announced new restrictions on the entry of Russian citizens, including professional athletes competing under neutral status (AIN), a decision that could have significant implications for international figure skating events hosted in the country.
  
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• Kao Miura triumphs in men’s event at Cup of China

  08-11-2026 16:54 via Golden Skate
  
  The men’s medalists (left to right): Vladislav Dikidzhi (silver), Kao Miura (gold) and Evgeni Semenenko (bronze) at the 2026 Cup of China press conference.
  Kao Miura wins men’s title at 2026 Cup of China
  Japan’s Kao Miura captured the men’s title at the 2026 Cup of China, with Vladislav Dikidzhi (AIN2) taking silver and Evgeni Semenenko (AIN2) claiming bronze. Miura delivered the strongest free skate of the day to secure his first Grand Prix victory in three years, while Dikidzhi climbed
  
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• Mishina and Galliamov cruise to Pairs title at Cup of China

  07-11-2026 19:26 via Golden Skate
  
  Anastasia Mishina and Aleksandr Galliamov (AIN2) celebrate their pairs victory at the 2026 Cup of China.
  Mishina and Galliamov Dominate Pairs Field in Grand Prix Return
  Anastasia Mishina and Aleksandr Galliamov (AIN2) cruised the Pairs title at the 2026 Cup of China, making their first Grand Prix appearance in five years a triumphant one. The two-time world champions dominated the competition, finishing more than 10 points ahead of the field. Georgia’s Anastasiia Metelkina and Luka Berulava cl
  
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• Chiba opens Grand Prix campaign with gold at Cup of China

  07-11-2026 17:40 via Golden Skate
  
  (Left to right) Alexandra Ignatova (silver), Mone Chiba (gold) and Haein Lee (bronze) at the 2026 Cup of China press conference.
  Chiba Tops Podium as Ignatova Makes Triumphant Return
  Mone Chiba of Japan claimed the Women’s title at the 2026 Cup of China on Saturday in her first Grand Prix event of the season. Alexandra Ignatova (AIN2) made a triumphant return to the Grand Prix podium, rising from third to capture the silver medal, while South Korea’s Haein Lee climbed from sixth to secure th
  
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• Glitz, Glamour and Gold for Fear and Gibson at Cup of China

  07-11-2026 16:10 via Golden Skate
  
  Georgia’s Diana Davis and Gleb Smolkin, Great Britain’s Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson, and Spain’s Olivia Smart and Tim Dieck pose during the press conference at the 2026 Cup of China.
  Fear and Gibson Claim Ice Dance Title at 2026 Cup of China
  Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson of Great Britain captured the ice dance title at the 2026 Cup of China on Saturday, securing their place in the Grand Prix Final, which will be held in December. Georgia’s Diana Davis and Gleb Smolkin claimed their second
  
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• Mao Shimada claims first Grand Prix title in Canada

  02-11-2026 05:21 via Golden Skate
  
  Mao Shimada of Japan won gold, Niina Petrokina of Estonia took silver, and Isabeau Levito of the USA claimed bronze at 2026 Skate Canada International.
  Mao Shimada Commands Skate Canada as Petrokina and Levito Join the Podium
  Mao Shimada of Japan won her first Grand Prix medal in her senior debut on the circuit at 2026 Skate Canada International. Niina Petrokina of Estonia climbed from third place to capture the silver, while USA’s Isabeau Levito claimed the bronze.
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  Shimada gave a
  
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• Lia Pereira and Trennt Michaud dominate pairs at Skate Canada

  01-11-2026 06:37 via Golden Skate
  
  The pairs medalists at 2026 Skate Canada International: gold medalists Lia Pereira and Trennt Michaud of Canada, silver medalists Alisa Efimova and Misha Mitrofanov of the USA, and bronze medalists Oxana Vouillamoz and Tom Bouvart of Switzerland.
  Pereira and Michaud Dominate Pairs as Vouillamoz and Bouvart Make History
  Lia Pereira and Trennt Michaud of Canada dominated the pairs event at 2026 Skate Canada International, winning the title by more than 10 points. USA’s Alisa Efimova and Misha Mi
  
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• Kevin Aymoz edges out Rio Nakata for Skate Canada gold

  01-11-2026 06:33 via Golden Skate
  
  Men’s medalists at 2026 Skate Canada International in Kelowna, B.C.: gold medalist Kevin Aymoz of France, silver medalist Rio Nakata of Japan, and bronze medalist Mihhail Selevko of Estonia.
  Aymoz claims men’s title as Nakata takes silver in senior Grand Prix debut
  France’s Kevin Aymoz edged out Japan’s Rio Nakata to win the men’s title at 2026 Skate Canada International in Kelowna, B.C., on Saturday night. Making his senior Grand Prix debut, Nakata took silver for his first Grand Prix
  
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• Adam Siao Him Fa reclaims Grand Prix de France title

  25-10-2026 18:45 via Golden Skate
  
  Adam Siao Him Fa of France celebrates his victory at the 2026 Grand Prix de France alongside silver medalist Kao Miura of Japan and bronze medalist Minkyu Seo of South Korea.
  Adam Siao Him Fa Dominates at Grand Prix de France
  France’s Adam Siao Him Fa easily reclaimed the men’s title at the 2026 Grand Prix de France in Angers on Sunday, winning by a 36-point margin. Japan’s Kao Miura soared from ninth place to claim silver, while South Korea’s Minkyu Seo captured bronze in his Grand Prix
  
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• Metelkina and Berulava strike gold at Grand Prix de France

  25-10-2026 17:24 via Golden Skate
  
  Anastasiia Metelkina and Luka Berulava of Georgia celebrate their victory alongside silver medalists Aleksandra Boikova and Dmitrii Kozlovskii (AIN2) and bronze medalists Annika Hocke and Robert Kunkel at the 2026 Grand Prix de France.
  Metelkina and Berulava Capture Pairs Gold at Grand Prix de France
  Anastasiia Metelkina and Luka Berulava of Georgia won the Pairs’ title at 2026 Grand Prix de France on Sunday. Aleksandra Boikova and Dmitrii Kozlovskii (AIN2) claimed the silver in their first Gr
  
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• Ami Nakai rallies to gold at 2026 Grand Prix de France

  24-10-2026 23:38 via Golden Skate
  
  Ami Nakai (center) celebrates winning gold alongside silver medalist Anastasiia Gubanova (left) and bronze medalist Lara Naki Gutmann (right) at the 2026 Grand Prix de France.
  2026 Grand Prix de France: Nakai Rallies for Gold
  Japan’s Ami Nakai rose from third place to retain her women’s title at the 2026 Grand Prix de France on Saturday. Anastasiia Gubanova of Georgia earned silver, while Italy’s Lara Naki Gutmann captured bronze.
  The competition also unfolded amid demonstrations in Angers
  
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• Fournier Beaudry and Cizeron defend Grand Prix de France ice dance title

  24-10-2026 18:19 via Golden Skate
  
  Ice dance medalists on the podium at 2026 Grand Prix de France, from left to right: Diana Davis and Gleb Smolkin (GEO), Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron (FRA), and Christina Carreira and Anthony Ponomarenko (USA).
  2026 Grand Prix de France: Fournier Beaudry and Cizeron Defend Ice Dance Gold
  Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron of France won gold at the 2026 Grand Prix de France, defending their title from last year. Georgia’s Diana Davis and Gleb Smolkin earned silver
  
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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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