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Kicking off the first weekend in August with a major hug for the world. #StayStrong #staycoool #StaySafe
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Most Valuable Skater Yuzuru Hanyu graces the IFS October 2020 cover.
In Japan, the IFS October 2020 issue is available exclusively through Magazine Mart. mag-mart.jp/vol/01583202005
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As Alena Kostornaia missed the transfer window for changing coaches she will have to represent her former club Sambo-70 this season. twitter.com/figureskatingR…
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Shoma Uno makes the news for his awesome video game skills😄.
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The Mao Asada Thanks tour will be live streamed Aug. 30 and will be available worldwide for a fee. If you can't watch it live, the video will be available until midnight on Sep. 2. Click the link below for full details on how to register and buy a ticket. twitter.com/kag73007135/st… twitter.com/yulinka7300713…
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The Russian govt. has removed all restrictions for foreign athletes, coaches, etc. to enter Russia on a work or humanitarian visa. This will facilitate border crossings for those participating in international competitions, including professional sports.
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The Japan Skating Federation announced that Yuzuru Hanyu will miss the GP series this season. He cited three reasons: his asthma; his coach being in Canada and him having to quarantine for 2 week if he returns; the infection risk to fans.
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Sorry to hear that Sergei Voronov has announced his retirement. We wish him great success as he moves into a new era of his life. Thanks for all the fun memories!
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Flashback to one of our fave Sergei Voronov moments ... with Mao Asada and Elena Radionova at the Denis Ten memorial show in Kazakhstan in 2019.
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Mikhail Kolyada just stole the men's SP show at the test skates. Great to see him back and skating lights out!
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Sofia Samodurova has withdrawn from the free at the Russian test skates due to illness.
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Congratulations to Patrick Chan and Elizabeth Putnam on their marriage. We wish them a lifetime of love and laughter.
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2020 Skate America update:
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and in strict accordance with the Nevada Gaming Control Board guidelines, Skate America will take place with no spectators at the Orleans Arena . TV/ streaming schedule will be available soon.
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The ISU Council has decided to cancel or postpone the following ISU Events:
ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final, Beijing/China - December 10-13, 2020 (Olympic Test Event) twitter.com/ISU_Figure/sta…
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Getting up at some outrageous hour in the morning to watch Kana Muramoto and Daisuke Takahashi make their "international" debut at NHK Trophy....will be so worth it!
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Madison Chock/Evan Bates have withdrawn from Skate America.
“Our training and preparation have been affected by the pandemic and at this time we are 100% focused on our preparation for the 2021 U.S. Championships. We will be staying at our training base in Montreal.”
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The two-time World junior champion, @Radlen99 has officially retired. Alexander Gorshkov presented her with the Badge of Honor of the Russian Federation for Outstanding Sports Achievements.
A great champion - we wish her all the very best. Thank you for all the memories Elena!
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Skate Canada has been cancelled due to the recent 28-day shut down in Ontario’s hot spots, which includes Ottawa, "it became clear that it would not be possible to host this event,” saidSkate Canada CEO, Debra Armstrong.
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No surprise, but so disappointed that 2021 Four Continents has been cancelled. Second time in 20 years and event scheduled to take place in Australia has been shelved.
SO happy to see it is rescheduled for 2023!!!!
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Russia's Sergei Voronov retired in September and leaves the sport with no regrets.
"I enjoyed it so much when I was skating. It was really something to love – everyone has the chance for love – the love of the audience, the love for what you are doing."
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Congratulations to Anna Pogorilaya and Andrey Nevsky who are expecting a baby in December.
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Alexei Bychenko has set a goal to become the oldest man to compete at an Olympic Winter Games (2022), and to have an “amazing beautiful skate.”
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Kana Muramoto and Daisuke Takahashi have announced the music for this season's programs.
RD: "The Mask"
Choreographers: Marina Zoueva, Ilia Tkachenko, Maxim Kozhevnikov
FD: "La Bayadere"
Choreographers: Marina Zoueva/Massimo Scali twitter.com/figure365/stat…
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Congratulations to Yuzuru Hanyu who graduated from Waseda University's School of Human Sciences in September. twitter.com/yuz_StayHealth…
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