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Russian figure skating's Grand Prix season is taking shape. Kamila Valieva will compete at the Russian Grand Prix stage in Kazani, while Vladislav Dikidzhi has been added to the line-up of the stage in Japan. Petr Solodnikov won gold at the junior Grand Prix stage in Moscow. The selection system is drawing criticism: Alexandra Trusova said it makes her nervous, and coach Artur Kozlovsky said skaters are under real stress fighting for spots.
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Japanese figure skater Kawasaki Sakura is drawing attention as part of the sport's so-called new generation, featured in coverage of a gathering of young skaters alongside Kaori Sakamoto. Oricon News highlighted the event, noting Sakamoto sent a humorous message of encouragement telling the rising skaters they had made 'the best start'. Fans in Japan are discussing the next wave of talent emerging in women's figure skating.
- 3Figure Skating Grand Prix de France Set for Angers in 2026▼ISU 2026 Figure Skating Grand Prix de France - Angers, France
Angers, France will host the ISU 2026 Figure Skating Grand Prix de France, one of the events in the International Skating Union's Grand Prix series. The competition brings together top international figure skaters as part of the buildup to the 2026 Winter Olympics season, with attention on which skaters will contend for podium spots.
- 4Figure Skater Amber Glenn Draws Olympic Spotlight▼Amber Glenn | Olympics, Age, Height, Free Skate, Short Program, Biography, & Facts
Search interest in American figure skater Amber Glenn is rising, with readers looking up her age, height, biography, and details of her short program and free skate performances. The reference coverage outlines her career facts and Olympic profile as attention turns to her results on the ice.
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The TV anime Medalist is launching an online lottery (kuji) in Japan, with sales starting Thursday, October 15, 2026. The lottery will offer character merchandise tied to the popular figure-skating anime series. Fans in Japan are discussing the announcement as new Medalist merchandise campaigns draw steady attention.
- 6Ilia Malinin dedicates new short program to DC plane crash victims▼Ilia Malinin unveils new short program for 2026-27 dedicated to 2025 DC plane crash victims
American figure skater Ilia Malinin has unveiled his new short program for the 2026-27 season, dedicated to the victims of the January 2025 Washington DC plane crash that killed members of the figure skating community. The tribute program will be performed as he builds toward the 2026-27 competitive season following his Olympic-year campaign.
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Former figure skating star Daisuke Takahashi has been announced as a cast member of the Japanese production of 'Moulin Rouge! The Musical', taking on the role of Santiago. The production plans a summer 2027 run, in which Takahashi is expected to sing and dance the show's famous 'Tango de Roxanne' number. Fans are reacting to the Olympic medalist's continued move into stage performance following his skating career.