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- 1Olympic skater honors parents lost in DC plane crash●Olympic skater pays tribute to parents lost in DC plane crash
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 in January 2025. The crash killed 67 people, including several members of the figure skating community. The skater's tribute has drawn widespread sympathy and renewed attention to the victims' families.
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Japanese figure skater Rika Kihira is a top trending search in Japan. Interest comes as the country's figure skating stars are in the spotlight, with Kaori Sakamoto and Ryo Matsuda joining other skaters for a talk appearance on Nippon TV's variety program, meeting host Sanma Akashiya for the first time and drawing fresh attention to the sport's leading names.
- 3Kim Yuseong wins Nepela Memorial women's title after final rally▼ISU CS Nepela Memorial 2026: Kim Yuseong climbs from fourth to win women's title as Sauter slips to seventh
South Korean figure skater Kim Yuseong rallied from fourth place after the short program to win the women's title at the ISU Challenger Series Nepela Memorial 2026. Austria's Sauter, who led earlier in the competition, dropped to seventh in the final standings as the free skate reshuffled the podium.
- 4Streltsova says she models herself on Shcherbakova at Junior Grand Prix▼юниорский гран-при по фигурному катанию
Russian figure skater Streltsova, competing at the junior Grand Prix series, said in an interview with Match TV that she looks up to Olympic champion Anna Shcherbakova as her role model. Her comments are drawing attention as the junior Grand Prix season unfolds, with fans following the next generation of Russian skaters and their ambitions on the international stage.
- 5Semenenko wins Nepela Memorial as Shaidorov takes third▼Figure skating - ISU CS Nepela Memorial 2026: Leader Evgeni Semenenko holds on for victory after men's free skate, Olympic champ Mikhail Shaidorov third
Russia's Evgeni Semenenko held onto his overnight lead to win the men's event at the ISU Challenger Series Nepela Memorial 2026 in Bratislava, delivering a strong free skate. Olympic champion Mikhail Shaidorov of Kazakhstan finished third after the free skate. The result offers an early-season form check for the men's field heading toward the Olympic season.
- 6Semenenko wins Nepela Memorial as Shaidorov takes third▼Figure skating - ISU CS Nepela Memorial 2026: Evgeni Semenenko holds on for victory after men's free skate, Olympic champ Mikhail Shaidorov third
Russia's Evgeni Semenenko held on to his lead after the men's free skate to win the ISU Challenger Series Nepela Memorial 2026 in figure skating. Olympic champion Mikhail Shaidorov finished third, falling short of the podium's top spot despite his champion status. The event in Bratislava serves as an early-season test for skaters building toward the Olympic season.
- 7Plushenko sets sights on Olympic glory for Azerbaijan●Plushenko sets sights on Olympic gory for Azerbaijan
Figure skating legend Evgeni Plushenko is reportedly aiming to help Azerbaijan achieve Olympic success, according to Azerbaijani news coverage. The two-time Olympic medalist, who previously competed for Russia, is now being linked to the Azerbaijani Olympic effort. Details about his exact role and the athletes involved remain limited, but the story has drawn attention in regional sports media.
- 8Olympic Medalist to Headline Ardmore Skating Gala●Olympic Medalist and World Junior Champions to Headline Skating Gala in Ardmore
An Olympic medalist and world junior figure skating champions are set to headline a skating gala in Ardmore, according to a local news report. The event will bring internationally recognized skaters to the community, offering audiences a rare chance to see elite-level performances outside major competition venues. Details on the date and full lineup have not yet been widely reported.