The 2025 ISU GP Skate Canada International unfolds in Saskatoon from October 31 to November 2, featuring men's world champion Ilia Malinin and rising star Nakai Ami. Both aim for their second Grand Prix wins this season, competing for spots in December's Grand Prix Final. Catch all the latest on schedules and viewing options!
Roman Sadovsky, Canada's reigning national men's figure skating champion, embraces the fierce competition ahead of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics. As he prepares for Skate Canada International, he won't shy away from challenges posed by Keegan Messing's return and Stephen Gogolev's strong performances. This season is pivotal, and Sadovsky is ready to shine amidst the rivals.
At the 2025 Grand Prix Cup of China, Madison Chock and Evan Bates set the pace with a commanding 84.44 points, performing to Lenny Kravitz hits. Emilea Zingas and Vadym Kolesnik impressed in second with a personal best of 80.43, despite costume issues. France's Lopareva/Brissaud completed the podium with 77.62 points. Exciting performances ahead!
In an electrifying start to the Grand Prix Cup of China 2025, reigning world champion Alysa Liu led the short program with 74.61 points, edging Japan's Watanabe Rinka by just 0.60 points. Amber Glenn secured third with 73.04 points. Liu showcased impressive technical skill, including triple jumps and level 4 spins, setting the stage for an exciting competition.
Sato Shun of Japan topped the leaderboard with an impressive 94.13 points in the short program at the 2025 Grand Prix Cup of China. He surpassed Daniel Grassl of Italy, who secured second with 90.42, and Kazakhstan's Mikhail Shaidorov in third at 88.33. Crowd favorite Cha Junhwan sits in seventh, struggling after a mid-program mistake.
At the 2025 Grand Prix Cup of China, Anastasiia Metelkina and Luka Berulava dominate the pairs short program, achieving a personal best of 77.77 points. Olympic champions Sui Wenjing and Han Cong return to competition, placing third (72.45 points) despite an opening error. Sara Conti and Niccolo Macii sit second with 73.41 points.