ISU Announces Reallocation of Placements Due to Valieva's Disqualification

Full ISU Statement

2022 Olympic Team Event: The new ranking is as follows:

• 1st place: USA (65 points)

• 2nd place: Japan (63 points)

• 3rd place: ROC (54 points)

• 4th place: Canada (53 points)

• 5th place: China (50 points)

Valieva’s 20 points from the Team Event were removed from ROC’s total, but the remaining women’s scores were not changed.

2022 Olympic Women’s Event: Valieva disqualified from 4th place.

2022 European Championships: Valieva disqualified from 1st place. The new podium ranking is as follows:

• 1st place: Anna Shcherbakova

• 2nd place: Alexandra Trusova

• 3rd place: Loena Hendrickx

ROC Response: Following the ISU statement, the Russian Olympic Committee announced that it would appeal the ISU decision on the Team Event to CAS, on the grounds that sanctions against an individual athlete should not be the basis for reviewing results for a team event.

Skate Canada Response: Skate Canada disagrees with the ISU’s decision on the Team Event and will consider an appeal. They cite Rule 353 of the ISU’s Special Regulations and Technical Rules, which states that “Disqualified Competitors will lose their placements and be officially noted in the intermediate and final results as disqualified (DSQ). Competitors having finished the competition and who initially placed lower than the disqualified Competitor(s) will move up accordingly in their placement(s).”

If the women in the Team Event who placed below Valieva were moved up one placement and given 2 additional points for the short program and free skate, the final Team Event ranking would have Canada in third place (55 points) instead of ROC (54 points).

Additional Note: In an ISU document detailing the qualification process for the 2022 Olympics dated December 2019, it is stated that for the Team Event, “The ISU Judging System as described in the 2020 ISU Special Regulations Single and Pair Skating/Ice Dance shall apply, in particular but not limited to Rule 352 and Rule 353.” However, no direct mention is made of how a disqualified athlete may affect the final scores and ranking in the Team Event.

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Feb. 9, 2024 Update

The ISU has released another statement regarding the Team Event placements. Excerpt as follows:

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) decision announced on January 29 that the retroactive application of Kamila Valieva’s disqualification is the responsibility of the sports organization concerned, notably the ISU. The ISU has remained resolved to ensure that the applicable rules and principles as well as the CAS decision are correctly followed, and that any changes to the results were applied accordingly. 

The decision of the ISU Council with regard to the consequences to the official results of the Team event of Beijing 2022, clearly expressed in the ISU Statement of January 30, 2024, was based on a comprehensive evaluation from legal experts. This evaluation was, in turn, founded on the applicable rules and principles that are specific to this OWG Team event and is, therefore, the only decision that complies with the CAS Panel’s award.  For the sake of clarity Rule 353 para 4 in the ISU Special Regulations is not applicable in this case.

In any complex and extraordinary situation like this, the reallocation of points could negatively affect the relative team ranking, adversely impacting teams that had nothing to do with the incident in question.  Therefore, we have to abide by the rules and principles.  In light of this case, we will further clarify the rules and principles moving forward to ensure any such cases are dealt with more efficiently in the future. 

The CAS decision itself may be subject to appeal, therefore the ISU will not be discussing this matter in further detail in public at this stage. 

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Feb. 26, 2024 Update

CAS has officially registered four appeals of the ISU’s decision regarding the Team Event placements, one from the Canadian team/Skate Canada/Canadian Olympic Committee, and three from the ROC team/Figure Skating Federation of Russia/Russian Olympic Committee. Canada seeks the bronze medal, while Russia seeks to keep the gold medal. Proceedings have begun, but there is no indication of when a hearing may take place (if any).

2022 Junior World Championships: Info & Streaming

The last major junior competition of the 2021-22 season will take place in Tallinn, Estonia (originally planned for Sofia, Bulgaria).

Results | Entries | Schedule | Website | ISU

SCHEDULE & STREAMS

Eastern European Summer Time (UTC+3). Subscribe to our Google calendar to get all competition times in your own time zone.

The Skating ISU Youtube channel will livestream the entire event. The streams are available worldwide and will be archived on the channel.

• Apr. 14: Men’s SP 13:00; Pairs’ SP 19:05

• Apr. 15: Rhythm Dance 14:15; Pairs’ FS 19:00

• Apr. 16: Women’s SP 10:50; Men’s FS 18:15

• Apr. 17: Free Dance 11:45; Women’s FS 15:45

2022 Egna Spring Trophy: Info & Streaming

Results, entries, & schedule | Website | ISU

Type: International competition

When: Apr. 7-10

Where: Egna, Italy

Level & disciplines: senior/junior/novice men & women

Schedule (UTC+2)

• Apr. 7: Adv Nv Boys SP 10:45; Adv Nv Girls SP 12:15; Jr Women SP 15:45

• Apr. 8: Adv Nv Boys FS 10:00; Adv Nv Girls FS 11:45; Jr Women FS 15:30

• Apr. 9: Jr Men SP 11:40; Sr Women SP 14:15; Sr Men SP 16:30

• Apr. 10: Jr Men FS 09:20; Sr Women FS 11:15; Sr Men FS 13:50

Notable entries: Sr - Gabriele Frangipani, Sena Miyake, Liam Kapeikis, Mae-Berenice Meite, Lara Naki Gutmann, Mone Chiba, Hana Yoshida, Haein Lee. Jr - Takeru Kataise, Nozomu Yoshioka, Kai Kovar, Azusa Tanaka. Adv Nv - Mao Shimada

How to watch: Free livestreams

2022 World Championships: Info & Streaming

The last major senior competition of the 2021-22 season, the World Championships will take place in Montpellier, France. More information will be added to this post as it appears.

Results | Entries | Schedule | Website | ISU

SCHEDULE

Central European Time (UTC+1). Subscribe to our Google calendar to get all competition times in your own time zone.

• Mar. 23: Women’s SP 11:10; Pairs’ SP 18:30

• Mar. 24: Men’s SP 11:15; Pairs’ FS 18:20

• Mar. 25: Rhythm Dance 11:00; Women’s FS 18:00

• Mar. 26: Men’s FS 10:55; Free Dance 17:05

• Mar. 27: Gala 14:30

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HOW TO WATCH

Fan streams: The following fan streams may show the competition; check when the events are on. The streams should be available worldwide. 房中有片林子, 主播花花

ISU: The ISU will livestream the competition on the Skating ISU Youtube channel in countries that do not have broadcasting rights for the event. See here for a full list of broadcasters with rights to the competition.

Peacock Premium: Subscribers in the USA can watch the competition live on Peacock Premium. Peacock Premium is available in the USA for $4.99/month.

CBC: CBC Sports will stream the competition live. Schedule in EDT:

• 3/23: Women’s SP 6:05AM (live); Pairs’ SP 1:30PM (live)

• 3/24: Men’s SP 6:00AM (live); Pairs’ FS 1:15PM (live)

• 3/25: Rhythm Dance 6:00AM (live); Women’s FS 1:00PM (live)

• 3/26: Men’s FS 5:55AM (live); Free Dance 12:05PM (live)

• 3/27: Gala 8:30AM (live)

• Official streams (geoblocked)

Eurosport Player: Eurosport Player will stream the competition live in some regions. Check your local Eurosport schedule for more details. Eurosport Player is available for subscription in some European countries.

RaiSport: Italy’s RaiSport will air parts of the competition live. Broadcast schedule in CET:

• 3/23: Women’s SP 13:30 (live 2 hrs 20 min in); Pairs’ SP 20:30 (live 2 hrs in)

• 3/24: Men’s SP 13:25 (live 2 hrs 10 min in); Pair’s FS 20:20 (live 2 hrs in)

• 3/25: Rhythm Dance 13:30 (live 2 hrs 30 min in); Women’s FS 19:40 (live 1 hr 40 min in)

• 3/26: Men’s FS 11:55 (live 1 hr in); Free Dance 18:00 (live 55 min in)

• Official stream (geoblocked)

France TV: France TV will stream the competition live. The streams are blocked outside of France.

Czech TV: Czech TV will air parts of the competition live. Streams are blocked outside the Czech Republic. Schedule in CET:

• 3/23: Women’s SP 11:05 (TV Sport, live); Pairs’ SP 20:20 (TV Sport, live 1 hr 50 min in)

• 3/24: Men’s SP 10:55 (TV Sport, live); Pairs’ FS 18:00 (TV3, live)

• 3/25: Rhythm Dance 11:00 (TV Sport, live); Women’s FS 20:20 (TV Sport, live 2 hrs 20 min in)

• 3/26: Men’s FS 12:00 (TV Sport, live 1 hr 5 min in); Free Dance 18:00 (TV3, live 55 min in)

• 3/27: Gala 14:30 (TV Sport & TV3, live)

ARD: Germany’s ARD ONE will air parts of the competition live. Schedule in CET:

• 3/23: Women’s SP 12:45 (live 1 hr 35 min in); Pairs’ SP 22:00 (taped)

• 3/24: Men’s SP 12:40 (live 1 hr 25 min in); Pairs’ FS 22:50 (taped)

• 3/25: Rhythm Dance 12:25 (live 1 hr 25 min in); Women’s FS 22:30 (taped)

• 3/26: Men’s FS 11:00 (live); Free Dance 17:10 (live)

• 3/27: Gala 14:30 (live)

• Official stream (geoblocked)

YLE: Finland’s YLE will stream parts of the competition live. The streams are blocked outside of Finland. Schedule in EET:

• 3/23: Women’s SP 12:05 (live); Pairs’ SP 19:25 (live)

• 3/24: Men’s SP 12:10 (live); Pairs’ FS 19:15 (live)

• 3/25: Rhythm Dance 11:55 (live); Women’s FS 18:55 (live)

• 3/26: Men’s FS 15:50 (taped); Free Dance 19:50 (live 1 hr 45 min in)

• 3/27: Gala 18:30 (taped)

Tencent: China’s Tencent will stream parts of the competition live. Streams are blocked outside of China. Schedule in China Standard Time:

• 3/23: Women’s SP 18:05 (live)

• 3/24: Men’s SP 18:00 (live)

• 3/25: Rhythm Dance 18:00 (live)

• 3/26: Men’s FS 17:45 (live)

• 3/27: Gala 20:30 (live)

SBS Sports: South Korea’s SBS Sports will air parts of the competition live. Schedule in KST:

• 3/23: Women’s SP 21:00 (live 1 hr 50 min in)

• 3/24: Men’s SP 21:00 (live 1 hr 45 min in)

• 3/26: Women’s FS 01:50 (live); Men’s FS 21:00 (live 2 hrs 5 min in)

• Official stream (geoblocked)

Fuji TV: Japan’s Fuji TV will air parts of the competition live. Subscribers to Fuji on Demand can stream the entire competition live. Broadcast schedule in JST:

• 3/23: Women’s SP 22:00 (live 2 hrs 50 min in)

• 3/24: Men’s SP 22:00 (live 2 hrs 45 min in)

• 3/26: Women’s FS 03:55 (live 1 hr 55 min in); Men’s FS 21:00 (live 2 hrs 5 min in)

• 3/30: Gala 01:55 (taped)

• 4/1: Pairs & Ice Dance highlights 01:25 (taped)

Other TV channels: Other TV channels may also air the competition. Check your local TV channels for other skating broadcasts. See here for a full list of broadcasters with rights to the competition.

On demand: The ISU Youtube channel archives their livestreams, subject to regional restrictions. Videos will also be uploaded online by fans. Search skaters' names on Youtube and filter by upload date for the latest videos.

2022 Coupe du Printemps: Info & Streaming

Results | Entries | Schedule | Website | ISU

Type: International competition

When: Mar. 18-20

Where: Kockelscheuer, Luxembourg

Level & disciplines: senior/junior/novice men & women

Senior/Junior Schedule (UTC+1)

• Mar. 18: Jr Women SP 15:00; Jr Men SP 17:25; Sr Men SP 18:35

• Mar. 19: Jr Women FS 14:30; Jr Men FS 17:10; Sr Women SP 18:30

• Mar. 20: Sr Women FS 14:00; Sr Men FS 15:35

Notable entries: Sr - Kazuki Tomono, Tatsuya Tsuboi, Rion Sumiyoshi, Rinka Watanabe. Jr - Ami Nakai

How to watch: Free livestreams

2022 Spring/Summer Skating Shows

A schedule of major shows taking place during the 2022 off season. This is not a comprehensive list. More information will be added to this post as it appears. Casts are subject to change; check the websites for updates. Events are subject to cancellation.

See also: Figure Skating Event Calendar, Skating Shows tag

LAST UPDATED: August 6, 2022

TOURNEE EQUIPE DE FRANCE (website, tickets)
Time and place: Mar. 31 - Apr. 10, various locations in France
Cast: Gabriella Papadakis/Guillaume Cizeron, Kevin Aymoz, Adam Siao Him Fa, Philippe Candeloro, Brian Joubert, Yannick Bonheur, Marie-Pierre Leray, more
Broadcast: none
Notes: Tour of shows across France featuring the French national team.

STARS ON ICE: JAPAN IN OSAKA (website)
Time and place: Apr. 2-3, Osaka, Japan
Cast: Nathan Chen, Shoma Uno, Vincent Zhou, Junhwan Cha, Kazuki Tomono, Koshiro Shimada, Keiji Tanaka, Kaori Sakamoto, Wakaba Higuchi, Alysa Liu, Mana Kawabe, Mai Mihara, Satoko Miyahara, Rika Kihira, Young You, Alexa Knierim/Brandon Frazier, Riku Miura/Ryuichi Kihara, Madison Chock/Evan Bates, Kaitlin Hawayek/Jean Luc Baker, Kana Muramoto/Daisuke Takahashi, Misato Komatsubara/Tim Koleto, more
Broadcast: Partial broadcast with SOI Tokyo broadcast
Notes: The annual Japanese show of the Stars on Ice tour.

STARS ON ICE: JAPAN IN TOKYO (website)
Time and place: Apr. 8-10, Tokyo, Japan
Cast: Nathan Chen, Shoma Uno, Yuma Kagiyama, Vincent Zhou, Junhwan Cha, Kazuki Tomono, Koshiro Shimada, Keiji Tanaka, Wakaba Higuchi, Alysa Liu, Mana Kawabe, Mai Mihara, Satoko Miyahara, Rika Kihira, Young You, Alexa Knierim/Brandon Frazier, Riku Miura/Ryuichi Kihara, Madison Chock/Evan Bates, Kaitlin Hawayek/Jean Luc Baker, Misato Komatsubara/Tim Koleto, Kana Muramoto/Daisuke Takahashi, more
Broadcast: Paid livestreams - Apr. 9 at 18:00 JST. Live broadcast on TBS1 - Apr. 8 at 13:55 JST, Apr. 9 at 12:55 JST, Apr. 10 at 12:55 JST. Recorded broadcast on TBS - Apr. 9 at 16:00 JST.
Notes: The annual Japanese show of the Stars on Ice tour.

ICE DREAMS TOUR (website)
Time and place: Apr. 8 - June 12, various locations (more info)
Cast: Gracie Gold, Nancy Kerrigan, Jeremy Abbott, Polina Edmunds, Max Aaron, Rohene Ward, Courtney Hicks, more
Broadcast: none

STARS ON ICE: USA (website)
Time and place: Apr. 14 - May 29, various locations (more info)
Cast: (see website for exact dates) Nathan Chen, Madison Hubbell/Zachary Donohue, Alexa Knierim/Brandon Frazier, Madison Chock/Evan Bates, Karen Chen, Vincent Zhou, Jason Brown, Alysa Liu, Mariah Bell, Mirai Nagasu, Kaitlin Hawayek/Jean Luc Baker, more
Broadcast: ???
Notes: The largest touring ice show in North America. See website for cast details of each show.

[CANCELLED] STARS ON ICE: JAPAN IN HACHINOHE (website)
Time and place: Apr. 15-17, Hachinohe, Japan
Cast: Kaori Sakamoto, Wakaba Higuchi, Mana Kawabe, Mai Mihara, Satoko Miyahara, Rika Kihira, Young You, Mao Shimada, Hana Yoshida, Ayumi Shibayama, Azusa Tanaka, Kazuki Tomono, Koshiro Shimada, Keiji Tanaka, Sena Miyake, Sumitada Moriguchi, Shunsuke Nakamura, Riku Miura/Ryuichi Kihara, Misato Komatsubara/Tim Koleto, Kaitlin Hawayek/Jean Luc Baker, Kana Muramoto/Daisuke Takahashi, more
Broadcast: TBA
Notes: The annual Japanese show of the Stars on Ice tour.

BLOOM ON ICE (website)
Time and place: Apr. 23-24, Kyoto, Japan
Cast: Young You, Mana Kawabe, Hana Yoshida, Mao Shimada, Ayumi Shibayama, Azusa Tanaka, Ikura Kushida, Sakurako Daimon, Koshiro Shimada, Lucas Tsuyoshi Honda, Sumitada Moriguchi, Shunsuke Nakamura, Riku Miura/Ryuichi Kihara, Nao Kida/Masaya Morita, Shizuka Arakawa, more
Broadcast: Paid livestreams
Notes: Show featuring skaters from the Kinoshita Academy, first held in 2021.

STARS ON ICE: CANADA (website)
Time and place: Apr. 29 - May 21, various locations (more info)
Cast: (see website for exact dates) Kurt Browning, Elvis Stojko, Kaetlyn Osmond, Jeffrey Buttle, Satoko Miyahara, Kaitlyn Weaver/Andrew Poje, Piper Gilles/Paul Poirier, Kirsten Moore-Towers/Michael Marinaro, Keegan Messing, Alissa Czisny, Elladj Balde, Madeline Schizas, more
Broadcast: ???
Notes: The largest touring ice show in North America. See website for cast details of each show.

PRINCE ICE WORLD: YOKOHAMA (website)
Time and place: Apr. 29 - May 5, Yokohama, Japan
Cast: (see website for exact dates) Shizuka Arakawa, Takeshi Honda, Keiji Tanaka, Shoma Uno, Yuma Kagiyama, Rika Kihira, Mai Mihara, Kao Miura, Marin Honda, Miyu Honda, Rion Sumiyoshi, Kazuki Tomono, more
Broadcast: Recorded broadcast - May 29 at 14:00 JST, BS TV Tokyo
Notes: One of the oldest skating shows in Japan, notable for giving fans the opportunity to take photos as skaters go around the rink after the show.

FANTASY ON ICE: MAKUHARI (website)
Time and place: May 27-29, Chiba, Japan
Cast: Yuzuru Hanyu, Nobunari Oda, Keiji Tanaka, Kao Miura, Stephane Lambiel, Javier Fernandez, Jeffrey Buttle, Johnny Weir, Deniss Vasiljevs, Elladj Balde, Shizuka Arakawa, Kaori Sakamoto, Mana Kawabe, Mai Mihara, Rino Matsuike, Gabriella Papadakis/Guillaume Cizeron, more
Broadcast: Live broadcast on CS Asahi ch2 - May 29 at 13:00 JST
Notes: Annual ice show in Japan, tours in several cities during the off season. Often collaborates with singers.

FANTASY ON ICE: NAGOYA (website)
Time and place: June 3-5, Nagoya, Japan
Cast: Yuzuru Hanyu, Nobunari Oda, Keiji Tanaka, Kao Miura, Stephane Lambiel, Javier Fernandez, Jeffrey Buttle, Johnny Weir, Deniss Vasiljevs, Elladj Balde, Shizuka Arakawa, Kaori Sakamoto, Mana Kawabe, Mai Mihara, Rino Matsuike, Gabriella Papadakis/Guillaume Cizeron, more
Broadcast: Live broadcast on CS Asahi ch2 - June 5 at 13:00 JST
Notes: Annual ice show in Japan, tours in several cities during the off season. Often collaborates with singers.

FANTASY ON ICE: KOBE (website)
Time and place: June 17-19, Kobe, Japan
Cast: Yuzuru Hanyu, Nobunari Oda, Keiji Tanaka, Stephane Lambiel, Javier Fernandez, Jeffrey Buttle, Johnny Weir, Jason Brown, Elladj Balde, Shizuka Arakawa, Kaori Sakamoto, Mai Mihara, Satoko Miyahara, Gabriella Papadakis/Guillaume Cizeron, Anna Cappellini/Luca Lanotte, more
Broadcast: Recorded broadcast - June 26 at 02:15 JST, Kansai TV
Notes: Annual ice show in Japan, tours in several cities during the off season. Often collaborates with singers.

FANTASY ON ICE: SHIZUOKA (website)
Time and place: June 24-26, Shizuoka, Japan
Cast: Yuzuru Hanyu, Nobunari Oda, Keiji Tanaka, Stephane Lambiel, Javier Fernandez, Jeffrey Buttle, Johnny Weir, Jason Brown, Elladj Balde, Shizuka Arakawa, Kaori Sakamoto, Mai Mihara, Satoko Miyahara, Gabriella Papadakis/Guillaume Cizeron, Anna Cappellini/Luca Lanotte, more
Broadcast: Live broadcast on CS Asahi ch2 - June 26 at 13:00 JST
Notes: Annual ice show in Japan, tours in several cities during the off season. Often collaborates with singers.

DREAMS ON ICE (website)
Time and place: July 1-3, Yokohama, Japan
Cast: Shoma Uno, Yuma Kagiyama, Kazuki Tomono, Kao Miura, Sena Miyake, Shun Sato, Tatsuya Tsuboi, Nozomu Yoshioka, Rio Nakata, Kaori Sakamoto, Wakaba Higuchi, Mana Kawabe, Mai Mihara, Rino Matsuike, Rinka Watanabe, Yuhana Yokoi, Rion Sumiyoshi, Mone Chiba, Mao Shimada, Miyu Yunoki/Shoya Ichihashi, Misato Komatsubara/Tim Koleto, Nathan Chen, Ilia Malinin, more
Broadcast: Paid livestream on Paravi - July 2 at 18:00 JST. Live broadcast on TBS2 - July 2 at 12:25 JST, July 3 at 12:25 JST
Notes: Annual ice show in Japan featuring Japanese skaters. Many skaters debut their new programs for the upcoming season at this show.

PRINCE ICE WORLD: TOKYO (website)
Time and place: July 15-18, Tokyo, Japan
Cast: (see website for exact dates) Shizuka Arakawa, Takeshi Honda, Keiji Tanaka, Shoma Uno, Yuma Kagiyama, Wakaba Higuchi, Kazuki Tomono, Marin Honda, Miyu Honda, Kao Miura, Rion Sumiyoshi, Rio Nakata, Kosho Oshima, more
Broadcast: ???
Notes: One of the oldest skating shows in Japan, notable for giving fans the opportunity to take photos as skaters go around the rink after the show.

THE ICE: AICHI (website)
Time and place: July 23-24, Aichi, Japan
Cast: Shoma Uno, Nathan Chen, Vincent Zhou, Junhwan Cha, Kazuki Tomono, Jason Brown, Daniel Grassl, Matteo Rizzo, Kevin Aymoz, Ilia Malinin, Kaori Sakamoto, Satoko Miyahara, Alysa Liu, Mariah Bell, Mai Mihara, Marin Honda, Riku Miura/Ryuichi Kihara, Madison Chock/Evan Bates, more
Broadcast: Paid livestreams - July 23 at 17:00. Practice livestreams - July 20, July 21, July 22. Recorded broadcast - Aug. 7 at 16:25 JST on Chukyo TV; Aug. 27 at 22:00, Sept. 18 at 19:00 on Nittele Plus
Notes: Annual ice show in Japan, first held in 2007. Known for group programs and collaborations between skaters.

THE ICE: NIIGATA (website)
Time and place: July 26-28, Niigata, Japan
Cast: Shoma Uno, Nathan Chen, Vincent Zhou, Junhwan Cha, Kazuki Tomono, Jason Brown, Daniel Grassl, Matteo Rizzo, Kevin Aymoz, Ilia Malinin, Kaori Sakamoto, Satoko Miyahara, Alysa Liu, Mariah Bell, Mai Mihara, Marin Honda, Riku Miura/Ryuichi Kihara, Madison Chock/Evan Bates, more
Broadcast: ???
Notes: Annual ice show in Japan, first held in 2007. Known for group programs and collaborations between skaters.

THE ICE: OSAKA (website)
Time and place: July 30-31, Osaka, Japan
Cast: Shoma Uno, Nathan Chen, Vincent Zhou, Junhwan Cha, Kazuki Tomono, Jason Brown, Daniel Grassl, Matteo Rizzo, Kevin Aymoz, Ilia Malinin, Kaori Sakamoto, Satoko Miyahara, Alysa Liu, Mariah Bell, Mai Mihara, Marin Honda, Riku Miura/Ryuichi Kihara, Madison Chock/Evan Bates, more
Broadcast: Paid livestreams - July 30 at 12:00; July 30 at 17:00; July 31 at 12:00. Recorded broadcast - Aug. 13 at 15:55 JST, Kansai TV
Notes: Annual ice show in Japan, first held in 2007. Known for group programs and collaborations between skaters.

FRIENDS ON ICE (website)
Time and place: Aug. 26-28, Yokohama, Japan
Cast: Shizuka Arakawa, Kana Muramoto/Daisuke Takahashi, Shoma Uno, Takeshi Honda, Akiko Suzuki, Miki Ando, Satoko Miyahara, Stephane Lambiel, Jeremy Abbott, Jason Brown, Yuka Sato, Keiji Tanaka, Shae-Lynn Bourne, Kaitlyn Weaver/Andrew Poje, Takahito Mura, more
Broadcast: Live broadcast - Aug. 28 at 17:00 on Nittele Plus. Recorded broadcast - Oct. 30 at 18:00 on Nittele Plus
Notes: Annual ice show in Japan produced by Shizuka Arakawa, first held in 2006.

ISU World Junior Figure Skating Championships 2022 allotted to Tallinn (EST)

On February 12, 2022 the ISU Council decided that the ISU World Junior Figure Skating Championships could not be held as planned on March 7-13, 2022 in Sofia, Bulgaria.

Mindful that the 2021 edition of this World Junior Championships also had to be canceled, with the potential result of Junior Skaters not being able to compete at the World Championships level for two consecutive seasons, and with the perspective of an easing pandemic situation during the Spring, the ISU Council evaluated the feasibility of postponing the Event. The Bulgarian Skating Federation was not in a position to host the Championships at a later date consequently other ISU Members were invited to apply.

One application was received from the Estonian Skating Union and the ISU Council decided to allot the ISU World Junior Figure Skating Championships 2022 to Tallinn, Estonia which will take place on April 13 – 17, 2022.

The ISU regrets that the staging of the Championships is not possible as originally planned and thanks the Bulgarian Skating Federation for their efforts and the Estonian Skating Union for their ongoing support and for their application

The safety and security of all participants at ISU Events remain a top priority and the ISU Council will continue to closely monitor the situation in Ukraine and any Covid-19 developments and their impact on the ISU activity and will take additional steps if and when required.

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Skaters representing Russia and Belarus no longer allowed at international ISU competitions

ISU Statement on the Ukrainian crisis - Participation in international competitions of Skaters and Officials from Russia and Belarus

The ISU Council reiterates its solidarity with all those affected by the conflict in Ukraine and our thoughts are with the entire Ukrainian people and country. The ISU Council reaffirms its full solidarity with the ISU Members in Ukraine, the Ukrainian Speed Skating Federation and the Ukrainian Figure Skating Federation. The ISU Council will evaluate possibilities for swift humanitarian assistance to its Ukrainian ISU Members. 

The ISU Council carefully evaluated the IOC Statement of February 28, 2022 as well as appeals received from ISU Members and others calling for a ban on the participation of Skaters and Officials from Russia and Belarus in ISU Events and other International Skating competitions. 

Following the IOC recommendation, in order to protect the integrity of ice skating competitions and for the safety of all the participants of international ice skating competitions, the ISU Council based on Article 17.1.q)i) of the ISU Constitution, agreed that with immediate effect and until further notice, no Skaters belonging to the ISU Members in Russia (Russian Skating Union and the Figure Skating Federation of Russia) and Belarus (Skating Union of Belarus) shall be invited or allowed to participate in International ice skating Competitions including ISU Championships and other ISU Events. The same applies to Officials listed in the respective ISU Communications and/or Regulations under Russia and Belarus.

The ISU Council will continue to closely monitor the situation in Ukraine and its impact on the ISU activity and will take additional steps if and when required.

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2022 Challenge Cup & Russian Cup Final: Info & Streaming

CHALLENGE CUP

Results | Entries | Schedule | Website | ISU

Type: International competition

When: Feb. 24-27

Where: Tilburg, Netherlands

Level & disciplines: senior/junior/novice men & women, senior/junior pairs, senior ice dance

Senior/Junior Schedule (UTC+1)

• Feb. 24: Jr Men SP 16:45; Sr Rhythm Dance 18:30

• Feb. 25: Jr Men FS 15:30; Sr Men SP 17:45; Sr Free Dance 20:15

• Feb. 26: Jr Women SP 09:15; Sr Men FS 12:30; Sr Women SP 15:45; Jr Pairs SP 19:00; Sr Pairs SP 19:45

• Feb. 27: Jr Women FS 08:00; Sr Women FS 11:45; Jr Pairs FS 15:30; Sr Pairs FS 16:00

Notable entries: Sr - Rino Matsuike, Jenni Saarinen, Lindsay Thorngren, Sota Yamamoto, Ilia Malinin, Hocke/Kunkel, Akopova/Rakhmanin, Orihara/Pirinen, Lagouge/Caffa. Jr - Mone Chiba, Ayumi Shibayama, Shunsuke Nakamura

How to watch: Free livestreams

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RUSSIAN CUP FINAL

Results & Entries | Schedule | Website

Type: Domestic competition

When: Feb. 24-27

Where: Saransk, Russia

Level & disciplines: senior/junior men, women, pairs, ice dance

Schedule (UTC+3)

• Feb. 24: Sr Men SP 15:00; Sr Pairs SP 16:45; Sr Women SP 18:05; Sr Rhythm Dance 19:45

• Feb. 25: Sr Men FS 12:30; Sr Pairs FS 14:20; Sr Women FS 16:00; Sr Free Dance 17:50

• Feb. 26: Jr Men SP 14:00; Jr Women SP 15:35; Jr Pairs SP 17:10; Jr Rhythm Dance 18:25

• Feb. 27: Jr Men FS 12:30; Jr Women FS 14:15; Jr Pairs FS 16:15; Jr Free Dance 17:35

Notable entries: Sr - Dmitri Aliev, Petr Gumennik, Alexey Erokhov, Makar Ignatov, Andrei Lazukin, Mukhortova/Evgenyev, Pepeleva/Pleshkov, Mironova/Ustenko. Jr - Artem Kovalev, Gleb Lutfullin, Egor Rukhin, Kirill Sarnovskiy, Ilya Yablokov, Sofia Akateva, Veronika Zhilina, Maria Zakharova, Elizaveta Kulikova, Adeliia Petrosian, Petushkova/Malikov, Storublevtceva/Gritsaenko, Khabibullina/Knyazhuk, Kaganovskaia/Angelopol, Mamchenkova/Volkov

How to watch: Free livestreams on Channel One website (geoblocked) and Youtube (available worldwide): Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, Day 4

2022 Winter Olympics: Pairs Individual Event Preview

The last figure skating event of the 2022 Winter Olympics will be the high-flying pairs competition, China’s marquee discipline with stars Wenjing Sui and Cong Han in the mix for the gold medal. They will be challenged by three strong teams representing ROC, including current World Champions Anastasia Mishina and Aleksandr Galliamov. Here’s a quick introduction to some of the teams!

See also: 2022 Winter Olympics Info & Streaming for how to watch!

Wenjing Sui / Cong Han (China)

• Age: 26/29

• ISU Season’s Best Scores: SP - 82.83, FS - 145.11, Total - 224.55

• ISU Personal Best Scores: SP - 82.83, FS - 155.60, Total - 234.84

• Programs: SP - Mission Impossible 2 Orchestra Suite, FS - Bridge Over Troubled Water

Pyeongchang Olympic silver medalists and 2-time World Champions, Sui and Han come into their second Olympic Games as strong contenders for the gold medal. They have led Chinese skating for the last 8 years, and are the longest-lasting pairs team in this field. They’ve been skating together for nearly 15 years, and their seamlessness, elegance and chemistry are apparent when they perform.

Their fiery short program to the Mission Impossible 2 soundtrack shows off their crisp elements, while their free program to Bridge Over Troubled water is an emotional tribute to their journey together. They are the only pairs team to attempt a quadruple twist in this Olympics, and they will need every point to fend off challenges from Mishina/Galliamov and the other Russian teams. Sui/Han’s throw jumps are impeccable, but they sometimes struggle with the side-by-side jumps. They are stronger in the short program, where they currently hold the world record score, but will need to be as clean as possible in the free skate to win the gold.

Anastasia Mishina / Aleksandr Galliamov (ROC)

• Age: 20/22

• ISU Season’s Best Scores: SP - 82.64, FS - 157.46, Total - 239.82

• ISU Personal Best Scores: SP - 82.64, FS - 157.46, Total - 239.82

• Programs: SP - Esmeralda, FS - The Snowstorm, Time, Forward!

The young team of Mishina/Galliamov have exploded onto the senior scene in the last few seasons, winning the 2021 World Championship title and 2022 European Championship title. They have cemented themselves as Russia’s top team this season with their consistency and high-quality elements, and are favorites along with Sui/Han for the Olympic gold medal. Their money combo is a side-by-side triple salchow-euler-triple salchow combination in the free skate, a difficult combination that few other pairs have attempted, and which helps their base value significantly. Mishina/Galliamov currently hold the world record scores for the free skate and combined total. Watch for their joyful short program to selections from the Esmeralda ballet.

Evgenia Tarasova / Vladimir Morozov (ROC)

• Age: 27/29

• ISU Season’s Best Scores: SP - 81.58, FS - 154.85, Total - 236.43

• ISU Personal Best Scores: SP - 81.58, FS - 154.85, Total - 236.43

• Programs: SP - Metamorphosis Two, Experience, FS - Lighthouse

Three-time World medalists and Russia’s top team at the 2018 Olympics, Tarasova and Morozov have fought through many challenges in the last few seasons, including coaching changes, injuries, and COVID. When they’re on, they have some of the most impressive technical elements in the field, especially their enormous triple twist. Their main struggle has been consistency, although they have improved in this aspect in the current season. Their programs highlight their classic lines and elegance, and if they can deliver, they may even challenge for Olympic gold.

Aleksandra Boikova / Dmitrii Kozlovskii (ROC)

• Age: 20/22

• ISU Season’s Best Scores: SP - 77.17, FS - 150.97, Total - 227.23

• ISU Personal Best Scores: SP - 82.34, FS - 152.24, Total - 234.58

• Programs: SP - Swan Lake, FS - Malaguena

The 2020 European Champions Boikova/Kozlovskii are another young team that have swept through Russian skating in the last four years. Coached by the legendary Tamara Moskvina, alongside their teammates Mishina/Galliamov, they’re a team with incredible personality — Boikova’s sass stands out amongst Russian pairs women with her outstanding expression. The team has beautiful extension too, especially noticeable in their lifts.

Boikova/Kozlovskii have struggled with consistency in the last two seasons, but they are still very much contenders for the Olympic podium if they skate clean. Watch out for their dramatic programs to Swan Lake and Malaguena, two figure skating classics.

Riku Miura / Ryuichi Kihara (Japan)

• Age: 20/29

• ISU Season’s Best Scores: SP - 74.45, FS - 139.60, Total - 209.42

• ISU Personal Best Scores: SP - 74.45, FS - 139.60, Total - 209.42

• Programs: SP - Hallelujah, FS - Woman

Coming from a country not known for pairs or ice dance, Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara have gone against the odds to prove that Japanese skating can stand on international podiums in every discipline. They paired up only two seasons ago, and spent a portion of time only receiving remote coaching due to travel difficulties surrounding the COVID pandemic. Nevertheless, they have medaled at two Grand Prix events this season, qualifying for the Grand Prix Final (before it was canceled.) Their meteoric rise helped Japan win a medal in the Olympic team event for the first time. Also notable is the fact that Ryuichi Kihara is now attending his third Olympic Games, putting him in impressive company, as few skaters ever make it to more than two.

Both of Miura/Kihara’s programs are full of personality. They skate to a beautiful rendition of Hallelujah by k.d. lang for their short program, and powerful version of Woman by Shawn Phillips in the free program. Clean performances here have the potential to put them in the top 6.

Cheng Peng / Yang Jin (China)

• Age: 24/27

• ISU Season’s Best Scores: SP - 76.71, FS - 135.15, Total - 211.86

• ISU Personal Best Scores: SP - 76.71, FS - 141.21, Total - 216.90

• Programs: SP - Piano & I: Moonlight Sonata, FS - Selections from The Banquet

Sometimes underrated by the judges due to being China’s number two pair, Peng and Jin are incredibly talented, with immaculate synchronicity in their individual elements in addition to their top-notch pair elements. Like their teammates Sui and Han, Peng/Jin have gorgeous throw jumps, but sometimes struggle with their side-by-side jumps.

Peng and Jin are skating at their second Olympics together, looking for redemption from Pyeongchang, where they finished a disappointing 17th. In the last four years, they have absolutely proven to be one of the world’s top pairs, with medals at the Grand Prix Final and Four Continents Championships. They’ll be skating to Chinese music in their free program, composed of selections from The Banquet, a film set at the end of the Tang dynasty, with beautifully expressed themes of love in times of strife.

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Kirsten Moore-Towers / Michael Marinaro (Canada)

• Age: 29/30

• ISU Season’s Best Scores: SP - 67.34, FS - 122.77, Total - 184.37

• ISU Personal Best Scores: SP - 76.36, FS - 138.59, Total - 211.05

• Programs: SP - Hold on Tight, FS - Carry You

Moore-Towers is competing at her third Olympics, and Marinaro at his second. The reigning Canadian National Champions have said this is their final season, and they’ll skate like it, leaving everything on the table for their final showing. With several disappointing performances this season, their main goal will be to show their best at the Olympics. Moore-Towers and Marinaro will skate to the emotional Carry You by Ruelle and Fleurie in their free, a testament to their journey to these Olympic Games.

Ashley Cain-Gribble and Timothy Leduc (USA)

• Age: 26/31

• ISU Season’s Best Scores: SP - 70.75, FS - 132.04, Total - 202.79

• ISU Personal Best Scores: SP - 76.23, FS - 132.04, Total - 205.58

• Programs: SP - Selections from The White Crow, FS - Selections from W.E.

Ashley Cain-Gribble and Timothy Leduc have persevered through injuries, and both personal and professional challenges to make it to these Olympic Games. Timothy Leduc is the first-ever openly non-binary athlete at the Winter Olympics. The reigning US National Champions, they’ll skate to The White Crow by Ilan Eshkeri in the short program, and selections from W.E. by Abel Korneniowski in the free program. Keep an eye out for their side-by-side triple loops, another rare jump in pairs skating.