South Korean Olympic short track medalist Rim Jong-un faces a lengthy ban after missing whereabouts information submissions three times within 12 months, according to sports officials.
O Canadá tem uma relação intrínseca entre esporte e identidade nacional, exportando modalidades como lacrosse e hóquei, e se destacando em basquete, beisebol e esportes adaptados. O país também é palco de grandes eventos internacionais e integra o automobilismo mundial.
ISU President Kim Jae-yeol announced at the ISU General Assembly in Tenerife, Spain, that major figure skating rule reforms will not be implemented until after the 2030 Winter Olympics in the French Alps. The goal is to simplify the complex rules to make the sport more accessible to fans. A new policy is planned for announcement by 2028, with introduction post-2030. Top skaters like Yuma Kagiyama have expressed concerns about significant changes.
Chinese figure skater Alice Liu Yuxuan, 13, aims for the World Junior Championships and 2028 Winter Youth Olympics. She previously made history by landing a quadruple jump and trained with Eteri Tutberidze.
Former figure skater Stanislava Konstantinova, known for her beauty and expressive performances, has found unexpected fame as a host on a hockey show after a challenging career and post-sports transition. Despite facing setbacks and harsh criticism, she has built a significant social media following.
Marc Johnson, a pivotal figure in modern street skating, died at 49; known for inventive style, Bay Area roots, and founding skate brand Enjoi.
The Russian Skating Union, led by Nikolai Gulyayev, is focused on persuading the International Skating Union (ISU) to allow Russian athletes back into international competitions. The union aims for equal participation and improved athlete training systems.
Anton Sikharulidze, a former Olympic Champion, has been unanimously re-elected as the president of the Figure Skating Federation of Russia (FSFR). He ran unopposed for the position.
Japanese figure skating pair Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara, who won Japan's first-ever gold medal in pairs at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics and recently retired, will throw the ceremonial first pitch at the Dodgers-Rockies game in Los Angeles on May 25 (Japan time May 26).
Figure skater Kaori Sakamoto, who retired this season after 21 years, is remembered for her emotional performances and ability to share her feelings with the audience. Her career was marked by both joy and regret, and her official practices often revealed a spectrum of emotions.
At just 20 years old, Alysa Liu has become one of the biggest names in world figure skating. The American star captured global attention after winning gold in the women’s singles event at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics 2026. Her victory ended a 24-year wait for an American women’s Olympic skating champion.
Hong Kong residents flocked to Shenzhen on Friday, drawn by ‘better service’ at restaurants and family-friendly attractions as the Labour Day “golden week” holiday began. Affordability has also lured droves of Hongkongers across the border, with families budgeting about HK$1,000 (US$128) for a full day in the tech hub, covering restaurants, dental clinics, indoor amusement parks and ice-skating rinks. Labour Day is a statutory public holiday in Hong Kong and marks the start of mainland China’s...
