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• Olympic champions Miura and Kihara announce retirement from competitive skating

  17-04-2026 17:33 via goldenskate.com
  Miura and Kihara announce retirement from competitive skating
  Japan’s historic pair team of Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara has announced their retirement from competitive figure skating, bringing an end to one of the most successful partnerships in the sport’s modern era.
  The reigning Olympic champions confirmed that they will step away from competition at the conclusion of the 2025–26 season, closing a chapter defined by groundbreaking achievements and resilience.
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• Marjorie Lajoie and Jean-Luc Baker join forces for Canada

  02-06-2026 20:36 via goldenskate.com
  
  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 goldenskate.com
  
  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.
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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 goldenskate.com
  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 goldenskate.com
  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 goldenskate.com
  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 goldenskate.com
  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.
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• ISU tightens GOE rules and refines judging criteria for 2026–27 figure skating season

  05-05-2026 21:16 via goldenskate.com
  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 goldenskate.com
  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 goldenskate.com
  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.
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• Alysa Liu Sparks a Figure Skating Resurgence in the U.S.

  24-04-2026 16:14 via goldenskate.com
  How Alysa Liu Ignited New Fan Frenzy in Figure Skating
  Alysa Liu didn’t just provide a spark at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games; she ignited a total rebrand. More than an Olympic champion, Alysa Liu has emerged as a transformative force for U.S. figure skating, turning Olympic achievement into widespread engagement and enthusiasm.
  By capturing the first individual Olympic gold medal for an American woman since 2002, Liu has done more than end a 24-year drought. Her “second act&r
  
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• Women’s most “memorable” figure skating costumes of 2025-26

  16-04-2026 15:59 via goldenskate.com
  Amber Glenn, Anastasiia Gubanova, and Alysa Liu earned fan votes for some of the most memorable figure skating costumes of the 2025–26 season.
  Fans Pick the Top 3 Most “Memorable” Women’s Figure Skating Looks of 2025–26
  In figure skating, costumes do more than decorate; they shape a program’s first impression. They also connect music to movement and stay with fans long after the scores fade.
  This season, in particular, women’s skaters delivered standout
  
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• Men’s best “theatrical” figure skating costumes of 2025–26

  15-04-2026 15:58 via goldenskate.com
  Fans vote for the top three most “theatrical” men’s costumes of the 2025-26 figure skating season.
  Top 3 Most Theatrical Men’s Figure Skating Costumes of the 2025–26 Season (Fan Vote)
  In men’s figure skating, fans voted to crown the best theatrical costumes of the 2025–26 season—and a costume is never just decoration. It reflects the character, shapes how the music is interpreted, and must still function as high-performance athletic wear for elemen
  
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• Most “Flamboyant” ice dance costumes of 2025–26

  14-04-2026 16:48 via goldenskate.com
  Best “flamboyant” ice dance costumes of the 2025-26 figure skating season.
  Top 3 Most Flamboyant Ice Dance Costumes (Fan Vote Results):
  Fans crowned the best “flamboyant” ice dance costume for 2025–26, proving just how much costumes matter in ice dance. They don’t just complete the look—they drive the performance. Every twizzle, lift, and pose feels bigger when the costume matches the energy.
  This season’s 90s-themed rhythm dance gave teams plenty
  
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• Best “Flamboyant” ice dance costumes of 2025–26

  14-04-2026 16:48 via goldenskate.com
  Best “flamboyant” ice dance costumes of the 2025-26 figure skating season.
  Top 3 Most Flamboyant Ice Dance Costumes (Fan Vote Results):
  Fans crowned the best “flamboyant” ice dance costume for 2025–26, proving just how much costumes matter in ice dance. They don’t just complete the look—they drive the performance. Every twizzle, lift, and pose feels bigger when the costume matches the energy.
  This season’s 90s-themed rhythm dance gave teams plenty
  
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• Most “dramatic” Pairs’ figure skating costumes of 2025-26

  13-04-2026 05:36 via goldenskate.com
  Riku Miura/Ryuichi Kihara (JPN), Deanna Stellato-Dudek/Maxime Deschamps (CAN), and Anastasiia Metelkina/Luka Berulava (GEO) earned fan votes for some of the most dramatic figure skating costumes of the 2025–26 season.
  The Top 3 Most “Dramatic” Pairs’ Figure Skating Costumes of 2025-26
  In the world of Pairs’ figure skating, a dramatic figure skating costume is far more than just sequins added to athleisure. Instead, it serves as the final layer of storytelling and a
  
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• Maria Pavlova and Alexei Sviatchenko

  01-04-2026 19:57 via goldenskate.com
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• Fournier Beaudry and Cizeron win World Ice Dance title

  29-03-2026 03:46 via goldenskate.com
  
  2026 World Figure Skating Championships Ice Dance Podium (From left): Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier (CAN), Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron (FRA), Emilea Zingas and Vadym Kolesnik (USA).
  Fournier Beaudry and Cizeron win gold at 2026 World Figure Skating Championships
  Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron of France took the World Ice Dance title in Prague, Czechia, on Saturday. The team, who also won gold at the Olympics and Europeans, nearly had a “grand slam&
  
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• Ilia Malinin claims third World title after Olympic disaster

  28-03-2026 19:00 via goldenskate.com
  
  2026 World Figure Skating Championships Men’s Podium (From Left): Yuma Kagiyama (JPN), Ilia Malinin (USA) and Shun Sato (JPN).
  Ilia Malinin answers Olympic collapse with commanding World title
  USA’s Ilia Malinin claimed his third consecutive World title in the Men’s event after an Olympic disaster on Saturday in Prague, Czechia, on Saturday. Yuma Kagiyama of Japan rose from sixth place to capture his fourth silver medal, while teammate Shun Sato pocketed his first world me
  
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• Kaori Sakamoto caps storied career with fourth World title

  28-03-2026 02:30 via goldenskate.com
  
  2026 World Figure Skating Championships Women’s Podium (From Left): Mone Chiba (JPN), Kaori Sakamoto (JPN) and Nina Pinzarrone (BEL).
  Japan’s Kaori Sakamoto gives stellar performance; wins fourth World title
  Japan’s Kaori Sakamoto capped her storied career on Friday in Prague, Czechia, by claiming her fourth World Championship title. Teammate Mone Chiba won the silver medal, while Belgium’s Nina Pinzarrone soared from fifth place to capture the bronze.
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• Olympic bronze medalists Hase and Volodin take World title

  27-03-2026 01:53 via goldenskate.com
  
  2026 World Figure Skating Championships Pairs’ Podium (From left): Anastasiia Metelkina and Luka Berulava (GEO), Minerva Fabienne Hase and Nikita Volodin (GER) and Lia Pereira and Trennt Michaud (CAN).
  Germany’s Hase and Volodin strike gold at 2026 World Pairs Championships
  Coming off an Olympic bronze, Germany’s Minerva Fabienne Hase and Nikita Volodin took their first World title in the Pairs’ event in Prague, Czechia, on Thursday. Anastasiia Metelki
  
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• Japan’s Mao Shimada wins fourth straight Junior World title

  07-03-2026 22:29 via goldenskate.com
  Mao Shimada takes fourth consecutive title at Junior World Figure Skating Championships
  Japan’s Mao Shimada won her fourth consecutive Junior World title in the Women’s discipline in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 7, 2026. It was the first time in history that any skater in any discipline has won four straight titles at this event. Hana Bath, who rose from third to capture the silver medal, made history by becoming the first woman from Australia to win a medal in this event. Mayuko
  
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• USA’s Aboian and Veselukhin crowned Junior World Ice Dance Champions

  07-03-2026 20:05 via goldenskate.com
  USA’s Aboian and Veselukhin take 2026 Junior World title in Ice Dance
  USA’s Hana Maria Aboian and Daniil Veselukhin were crowned the Ice Dance champions at the 2026 World Junior Figure Skating Championships on March 7. Amber Perrier Gianesini and Samuel Blanc Klaperman of France placed second, followed by closely by Iryna Pidgaina and Artem Koval of Ukraine.
  Hana Maria Aboian and Daniil Veselukhin
  Aboian and Veselukhin showcased fast level-four twizzles in their stylish rh
  
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• Japan’s Rio Nakata defends Junior World title

  06-03-2026 22:36 via goldenskate.com
  Rio Nakata of Japan defends title at Junior Worlds with commanding “Gladiator” free skate
  Japan’s Rio Nakata defended his title at the 2026 Junior World figure skating championships on March 6 in Tallinn, Estonia. Minkyu Seo of the Republic of Korea took his second consecutive silver, while Taiga Nishino of Japan captured the bronze in his debut at this event.
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  The defending champion took a three-point lead with a new record short program score of 89.51 poi
  
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• Kemp and Elizarov end Canada’s 48-year Junior World Pairs’ drought

  06-03-2026 00:24 via goldenskate.com
  Fourth time’s the charm for Canada’s Ava Kemp and Yohnatan Elizarov
  Canada’s Ava Kemp and Yohnatan Elizarov struck gold in the Pairs’ event in their fourth appearance at the 2026 World Junior Figure Skating Championships, ending a 48-year Canadian drought in the discipline. They became the first Canadian team to win the Junior World Pairs’ title since Barbara Underhill and Paul Martini in 1978. Teammates Jazmine Desrochers and Kieran Thrasher settled for silver, wh
  
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• Canadian designer takes centre ice at 2026 Winter Olympics

  20-02-2026 03:35 via globalnews.ca
  Now in Milan for the 2026 Games, Mathieu Caron says 28 athletes from 10 countries are wearing his designs.
  
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• USA’s Alysa Liu captures Olympic gold

  20-02-2026 03:19 via goldenskate.com
  2026 Olympics | Figure Skating | Women’s Free Skate
  USA’s Alysa Liu captured Olympic gold in Women’s Figure Skating in what turned out to be an exciting event in Milan, Italy. Kaori Sakamoto of Japan maintained second place to win the silver—her second Olympic medal, while teammate Ami Nakai earned the bronze.
  USA’s Alysa Liu performs her Free Skate at the 2026 Olympics in Milan, Italy, on February 19, 2026.
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  USA’s Alysa Liu electrified
  
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• Japan’s Ami Nakai grabs early Olympic lead

  18-02-2026 02:51 via goldenskate.com
  2026 Olympics | Figure Skating | Women’s Short Program
  Japan’s Ami Nakai grabbed an early lead after the Women’s figure skating short program at the 2026 Olympics in Milan, Italy. Teammate and veteran Kaori Sakamoto is in a close second, followed by USA’s Alysa Liu. Only 5.82 points separate the first and fifth-place skaters going into the free skate.
  Ami Nakai of Japan performs her Short Program at the 2026 Olympics in Milan, Italy, on February 17, 2026.
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• Japan’s Miura and Kihara soar to historic Olympic gold

  17-02-2026 04:41 via goldenskate.com
  2026 Olympics | Figure Skating | Pairs’ Free Skate
  Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara soared from fifth place to claim Japan’s first Olympic gold in Pairs’ figure skating in Milan, Italy. Anastasiia Metelkina and Luka Berulava earned the silver, also making history by becoming the first athletes from Georgia to win a Winter Olympic medal. Germany’s Minerva Fabienne Hase and Nikita Volodin slipped to third after their overnight lead to settle for bronze.
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• Hase and Volodin tango to the lead in Olympic Pairs’ Short

  16-02-2026 01:37 via goldenskate.com
  2026 Olympics | Figure Skating | Pairs’ Short Program
  Germany’s Minerva Fabienne Hase and Nikita Volodin tangoed to nearly a five-point lead in the Pairs’ figure skating Short Program on Sunday. Anastasiia Metelkina and Luka Berulava of Georgia are currently in second place, followed by Canada’s Lia Pereira and Trennt Michaud.
  Germany’s Minerva Fabienne Hase and Nikita Volodin perform their Short Program in the Pairs’ Figure Skating event at the 2026
  
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