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The eagerly awaited second edition of the World Ice Skating Day (WISD) is set to dazzle on December 3, 2023. This event promises a spectacular array of global celebrations, showcasing ice skating sports in the most entertaining, imaginative, and inclusive ways. The anticipation is building as the picturesque town of Lake Placid (USA) prepares to host the crown jewel of the WISD - the World Ice Skating Day 2023 “Main Event”. This exciting event will be held at the iconic Olympic Center in Lake Placid, organized by the New York State Olympic Regional Development Authority (Olympic Authority) in collaboration with the International Skating Union (ISU) and supported by US Figure Skating and US Speed Skating.

The ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating series continues this week with the Grand Prix Espoo, Espoo (FIN). The Grand Prix Espoo is the fifth of six events of the series in which the world’s best Figure Skaters compete and collect points towards the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2023/24 in Beijing (CHN) on December 7-10. Several Skaters hope to qualify for the ISU Grand Prix Final including ISU World Champion Kaori Sakamoto (JPN) and ISU European Pairs Champions Sara Conti/Niccolo Macii (ITA). 

Top favorites Deanna Stellato-Dudek/Maxime Deschamps claimed their second Grand Prix gold medal this season as competition wrapped up at the ISU Grand Prix Cup of ChinaSaturday in Chongqing (CHN). The Cup of China is the fourth of six events of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating series that features the best Figure Skaters of the world. They compete and collect points hoping to qualify for the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2023/24 in Beijing (CHN) on December 7-10. 

ISU European Champion Adam Siao Him Fa (FRA) beat ISU World Champion Shoma Uno (JPN) to win the third ISU Grand Prix gold medal of his career, as the Cup of China continued Saturday in Chongqing (CHN) with the Men’s Free Skating. The Cup of China is the fourth of six events of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating series. The top Figure Skaters of the world compete and collect points towards the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2023/24 in Beijing (CHN) on December 7-10. 

Piper Gilles/Paul Poirier (CAN) came from second place to capture their second ISU Grand Prix gold medal of the season as the Ice Dance event concluded at the Cup of China Saturday in Chongqing (CHN) with the Free Dance. Gilles/Poirier and silver medalists Marjorie Lajoie/Zachary Lagha (CAN) qualified for the ISU Grand Prix Final. The Cup of China is the fourth of six events of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating series where the best Figure Skaters of the World compete and collect points towards the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2023/24 in Beijing (CHN) on December 7-10.

Newcomer Hana Yoshida (JPN) stormed to her first ISU Grand Prix gold as the Cup of China continued in Chongqing (CHN) Friday with the Women’s Free Skating. The Cup of China is the fourth of six events of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating series with the World’s best Figure Skaters competing and vying for a spot in the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2023/24 in Beijing (CHN) on December 7-10.

Top favorites Deanna Stellato-Dudek/Maxime Deschamps won the Pairs Short Program as the first competition day at the ISU Grand Prix Cup of China concluded Friday in Chongqing (CHN). The Cup of China is the fourth of six events of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating series that features the best Figure Skaters of the World. They compete and collect points hoping to qualify for the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2023/24 in Beijing (CHN) on December 7-10. 

World Champion Shoma Uno (JPN) shone and skated to a strong lead as the Cup of China continued Friday in Chongqing (CHN) with the Men’s Short Program. The Cup of China is the fourth of six events of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating series. The top Figure Skaters of the World compete and collect points towards the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2023/24 in Beijing (CHN) on December 7-10. 

Despite a setback, Loena Hendrickx leads the Women’s Short Program, as the Figure Skating continued in Chongqing (CHN) Friday with the Cup of China. The competition is the fourth of six events of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating series with the World’s best Figure Skaters competing and vying for a spot in the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2023/24 in Beijing (CHN) on December 7-10. 

Majorie Lajoie/Zachary Lagha (CAN) surprisingly took the lead as the Cup of China opened Friday in Chongqing (CHN) with the Rhythm Dance. The Cup of China is the fourth of six events of the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating series where the best Figure Skaters of the World compete and collect points towards the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2023/24 in Beijing (CHN) on December 7-10. 

It is with deep regret and sorrow that the ISU has learned of the passing of renowned Figure Skating coach Jutta Müller, who passed away at the age of 94 in Bernau, Germany on November 2, 2023.

The ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series continues with the Cup of China in Chongqing (CHN). It is the fourth of six events of the Series in which the world’s best Figure Skaters try to qualify for the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2023/24 in Beijing (CHN) next month. ISU World Champion Shoma Uno (JPN) will compete in his first event, as others including Adam Siao Him Fa (FRA), Loena Hendrickx (BEL) and Piper Gilles/Paul Poirier (CAN) look to seal qualification for the ISU Grand Prix Final.

It is with deep regret and sorrow that the ISU has learned of the passing of two-time Olympic Pair Skating Champion Oleg Alekseevitch Protopopov, who died at the age of 91 on October 31, 2023 in Interlaken, Switzerland.

Lia Pereira/Trennt Michaud (CAN) took their first ISU Grand Prix gold medal as competition wrapped up with the Pairs Free Skating at the Grand Prix de France Saturday in Angers (FRA). The Grand Prix de France is the third of six events in the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating series that features top Figure Skaters competing and collecting points to qualify for the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2023/24 in Beijing (CHN) on December 7-10. 

ISU European Champion Adam Siao Him Fa (FRA) stole the show on home ice as the ISU Grand Prix de France in Angers continued Saturday with the Men’s Free Skating. The Grand Prix de France is the third of six events in the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating series with the best Figure Skaters of the World competing for points towards the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2023/24 in Beijing (CHN) on December 7-10.