https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/figure-skating/en-usCopyright (C) 2026 newslocker.comTue, 02 Jun 2026 20:36:00 +0200 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/figure-skating/marjorie-lajoie-and-jean-luc-baker-join-forces-for-canada/Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/figure-skating/marjorie-lajoie-and-jean-luc-baker-join-forces-for-canada/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/figure-skating/genrikh-gartung-sets-sights-on-senior-success/Sun, 31 May 2026 15:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/figure-skating/genrikh-gartung-sets-sights-on-senior-success/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/figure-skating/key-updates-to-levels-of-difficulty-and-goe-guidelines-for-2026-27-figure-skating-season/Sat, 23 May 2026 03:19:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/figure-skating/key-updates-to-levels-of-difficulty-and-goe-guidelines-for-2026-27-figure-skating-season/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/figure-skating/shoma-uno-and-marin-honda-begin-an-olympic-ice-dance-journey/Fri, 22 May 2026 17:30:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/figure-skating/shoma-uno-and-marin-honda-begin-an-olympic-ice-dance-journey/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/figure-skating/sofia-val-and-asaf-kazimov-fueled-by-olympic-experience/Mon, 18 May 2026 17:54:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/figure-skating/sofia-val-and-asaf-kazimov-fueled-by-olympic-experience/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/figure-skating/sophia-shifrin-builds-on-breakthrough-season/Sun, 10 May 2026 17:20:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/figure-skating/sophia-shifrin-builds-on-breakthrough-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:]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/figure-skating/isu-tightens-goe-rules-and-refines-judging-criteria-for-202627-figure-skating-season/Tue, 05 May 2026 21:16:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/figure-skating/isu-tightens-goe-rules-and-refines-judging-criteria-for-202627-figure-skating-season/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/figure-skating/isu-2026-27-scale-of-values-in-figure-skating/Tue, 05 May 2026 20:07:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/figure-skating/isu-2026-27-scale-of-values-in-figure-skating/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/figure-skating/denis-krouglov-aims-to-continue-belgiums-rise-in-figure-skating/Sun, 03 May 2026 17:31:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/figure-skating/denis-krouglov-aims-to-continue-belgiums-rise-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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/figure-skating/alysa-liu-sparks-a-figure-skating-resurgence-in-the-us/Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:14:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/figure-skating/alysa-liu-sparks-a-figure-skating-resurgence-in-the-us/ 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.
A histo]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/figure-skating/olympic-champions-miura-and-kihara-announce-retirement-from-competitive-skating/Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:33:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/figure-skating/olympic-champions-miura-and-kihara-announce-retirement-from-competitive-skating/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/figure-skating/womens-most-memorable-figure-skating-costumes-of-2025-26/Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:59:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/figure-skating/womens-most-memorable-figure-skating-costumes-of-2025-26/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/figure-skating/mens-best-theatrical-figure-skating-costumes-of-202526/Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:58:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/figure-skating/mens-best-theatrical-figure-skating-costumes-of-202526/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/figure-skating/most-flamboyant-ice-dance-costumes-of-202526/Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/figure-skating/most-flamboyant-ice-dance-costumes-of-202526/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/figure-skating/best-flamboyant-ice-dance-costumes-of-202526/Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:48:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/figure-skating/best-flamboyant-ice-dance-costumes-of-202526/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/figure-skating/most-dramatic-pairs-figure-skating-costumes-of-2025-26/Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:36:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/figure-skating/most-dramatic-pairs-figure-skating-costumes-of-2025-26/  
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GS Fan FestThe post Maria Pavlova and Alexei Sviatchenko appeared first on Golden Skate.]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/figure-skating/maria-pavlova-and-alexei-sviatchenko/Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:57:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/figure-skating/maria-pavlova-and-alexei-sviatchenko/ 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&]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/figure-skating/fournier-beaudry-and-cizeron-win-world-ice-dance-title/Sun, 29 Mar 2026 03:46:00 +0200https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/figure-skating/fournier-beaudry-and-cizeron-win-world-ice-dance-title/ 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]]>https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/figure-skating/ilia-malinin-claims-third-world-title-after-olympic-disaster/Sat, 28 Mar 2026 19:00:00 +0100https://www.newslocker.com/en-us/sport/figure-skating/ilia-malinin-claims-third-world-title-after-olympic-disaster/ 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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