Russian Grand Prix

The first stage of the Russian Figure Skating Grand Prix is under way in Kazan. Pyotr Semenenko topped the 100-point mark in the short program to take the lead. Kamila Valieva was initially announced in the field but has since withdrawn, while skaters including Petr Dickidzhi were named for the Japan leg of the Grand Prix. Trusova and Kozlovsky criticised the stress caused by the qualification system for Grand Prix spots.

Kimi Antonelli is at the centre of Formula 1 discussion after the Singapore Grand Prix, with updated 2026 championship standings published in the Russian motorsport press. Reports suggest the young Mercedes driver could seal the world title at the United States Grand Prix. Antonelli himself called the Singapore race very difficult, and fans are weighing his chances in the remaining rounds.

Diana Davis and Gleb Smolkin sit in second place after the rhythm dance at the ISU Grand Prix stage in Angers, France, trailing leaders Fournier Beaudry and Sørensen. Russian media note that the pair, coached by Eteri Tutberidze's daughter Diana Davis' own camp, were only beaten by the two-time Olympic champions' favorites, but commentators criticized the overall quality of the ice dance event in France.

Russian sports media are circulating several stories: former national team coach Stanislav Cherchesov commented on Sadulaev's future at football club Akhmat, while judoka Aram Grigoryan Karapetyan said after the world championship that three fifth-place finishes show Russia is 'one step from a medal'. Separately, RT chief Margarita Simonyan received the Grand Prix of the Sagalayev award. Russian readers are searching TV listings and catching up on these sports and media news items.

The Grand Prix de France figure skating event is drawing attention as Russian-linked skaters compete against Olympic vice-champions. Coverage highlights Russian stars and the rapid rise of a young skater from Eteri Tutberidze's camp as she heads toward the podium. Fans are following the results and the strong performances from the Russian camp at the international competition.

Russian figure skater Maria Senyuk will not compete at the US Grand Prix, with Sofya Ignatova named first alternate on the reserve list, according to betting and figure skating coverage. The announcement comes as the Grand Prix series continues and teams finalise their line-ups, prompting discussion among skating fans about the reason for her withdrawal and what it means for the event field.

Evgeny Semenenko took gold at the first stage of the Russian Figure Skating Grand Prix in Kazan, with Andrei Mozalev winning silver and Artem Kovalev bronze. The event opens the 2026/2027 Grand Prix series, with broadcast schedules published for fans. Attention also centers on Kamila Valieva, who is entered in the Kazan stage, adding star power to the season's start.