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Seventeen-year-old Japanese figure skater Mao Shimada is preparing for her first senior Grand Prix appearance, telling reporters she wants to show her own style while citing Mao Asada as her inspiration. At a practice session open to media she landed a triple Axel and quad toe loop with ease, underlining the form that saw her win 39 straight junior competitions unbeaten and land her first quadruple jump in sixth grade.
- 2Mao Shimada makes Grand Prix debut at Skate Canada▼Skate Canada preview, broadcast schedule: Mao Shimada makes anticipated Grand Prix debut
Japanese world champion Mao Shimada is set to make her senior Grand Prix debut at Skate Canada International. The preview also covers the field, broadcast schedule, and what to watch as the new figure skating season continues. Attention is focused on how the 16-year-old transition, and her quad attempts, hold up against a senior international field.
- 3Skate Canada International 2026 preview: Aymoz, Levito and Shimada Mao headline▼2026 Skate Canada International preview: Olympians Kevin Aymoz and Isabeau Levito, newcomer Shimada Mao lead the way - how to watch live
The 2026 Skate Canada International Grand Prix figure skating event is drawing attention ahead of its live broadcast, with French Olympian Kevin Aymoz and American Olympian Isabeau Levito among the headline names. Japanese newcomer Shimada Mao also features as one to watch in the field. Fans are looking up how to watch the competition live as the international season continues.