The countdown to the ISU Skate to Milano Figure Skating Qualifier 2025 is officially underway as the world’s best prepare to compete in Beijing from September 18-21, 2025. With only 17 quota spots remaining before the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, this competition promises to deliver exhilarating performances and edge-of-your-seat moments.
The National Indoor Stadium in Beijing will play host to this critical event, where skaters will vie for five spots each in men’s and women’s singles, three in pairs, and four in ice dance.
Among the talented skaters to watch is Donovan Carrillo from Mexico. A veteran competitor, Carrillo shined at the 2022 Winter Olympics and is eager to improve on his previous ISU Championships bronze finish from early this year. He will face fierce competition from Kim Hyun-gyeom of South Korea, who recently dazzled at the Gangwon 2024 Youth Olympic Games.
In the women’s bracket, two-time national champion Adeliia Petrosian is rising as a contender, training alongside the likes of renowned coach Eteri Tutberidze. However, she will encounter tough rivals like Loena Hendrickx from Belgium and Anastasiia Gubanova of Georgia, both of whom have made their mark as Olympic competitors as well.
The pairs event will showcase a surprising selection, with national champions Zhang Jiaxuan and Huang Yihang leading the charge for China, while Ryom Tae Ok and Han Kum Chol will represent the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.
The ice dance segment promises to attract significant attention with Wang Shiyue and Liu Xinyu back in competition after a brief hiatus. Not to be overlooked, Canada’s Carolanne Soucisse and Shane Firus will also be on the hunt for their first Olympic appearance.
For viewers eager to catch the action, local listings and Olympic channels will provide coverage, allowing audiences to experience every twist and turn of this decisive qualifier.
This year’s competition is more than just performance; it’s a final path towards Olympic glory, with figure skating stalwarts showing that they’ve saved their best for last.
