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An Olympic figure skater has paid public tribute to their parents, who died in the midair collision over Washington, DC involving an American Airlines regional jet and an Army helicopter. The skater's tribute has drawn widespread sympathy, with tributes pouring in from the figure skating community and the public as the sport mourns members lost in the January crash.

Dutch speed skater Patrick Roest is dealing with a foot problem known as 'zwabbervoet', and there is still much uncertainty about when he will return to the ice. Dutch media report that the injury raises doubts about his preparation and upcoming competitions, leaving fans and the skating world waiting for clarity on his recovery timeline.

Olympic shorttrack champion Xandra Velzeboer, 25, is making a move onto the long track this season, calling it a fun addition alongside her main discipline. The Dutch skater, one of the Netherlands' top shorttrack talents, will combine the two speed skating formats, a step that has drawn attention in the Dutch skating world ahead of the new season.

Alles was zählt, the long-running German RTL soap opera set in the world of figure skating in Essen, continues to draw audience attention, with TV listings site TV Spielfilm highlighting its broadcast schedule. The abbreviation AWZ is widely used by fans discussing the show's current storylines and air times.

The World Skate Games are underway in Asunción, Paraguay, with skateboarding competitions producing fresh results, scores and medals. Olympics.com has published a running roundup of all skateboarding outcomes at the multi-discipline event, which gathers skate sports ahead of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic cycle. Fans are tracking the standings to see which riders are emerging as medal contenders on the international stage.