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The ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series 2024/25 kicked off with a bang at the first event in Riga (LAT) August 28-31 as the young Skaters lit up the ice in the Volvo Sports Centre with their spectacular performances. Japan’s ice princess Mao Shimada confidently claimed her fifth ISU Junior Grand Prix gold medal while new stars rose with first-time winners Sena Takahashi (JPN), Pair Skaters Jiaxuan Zhang/Yihan Huang (CHN) and Ice Dancers Noemi Tali/Noah Lafornara (ITA).

Get ready to witness the next wave of Figure Skating stars dazzle on ice! The ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series 2024/25 is just around the corner, kicking off from late August to mid-October across Europe and Asia, and available to watch on the ISU YouTube channel. Over 300 young talents are set to compete in seven thrilling events, all leading up to the Final in Grenoble, France, from December 5-8, 2024. Expect breathtaking performances, unexpected twists, and a sneak peek at the future champions of the sport. This season promises to be a whirlwind of spins, jumps, and unforgettable moments!

Short Track can seem chaotic and confusing for some new fans – but once you’ve got your head around the basics, there is no more exciting event on earth to watch. Here are a few things to look out for to increase your enjoyment of this sporting rollercoaster…

The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris are in full swing, and skaters worldwide are embracing the Olympic spirit. As they share their passion for the sport, they're closely following the thrilling action and cheering on their fellow athletes.

It is with much delight that the International Skating Union (ISU), in collaboration with the International Olympic Committee (IOC), was today able to finally award the medals of the Beijing 2022 Olympic Figure Skating Team Event during a special ceremony held in front of thousands of passionate sports fans at the Champions Park in Paris. Team USA and Team Japan received their well-deserved gold and silver medals respectively in the presence of ISU President Jae Youl Kim. The Russian Olympic Committee (ROC), which obtained the bronze medal, was not represented at the ceremony due to the ongoing suspension of the ROC. 

The International Skating Union (ISU) has taken note of the CAS decision released today to dismiss the appeal filed by the Canadian Figure Skaters, Skate Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee (read CAS decision here), which confirms the following re-ranking of the Beijing 2022 Olympic Winter Games Figure Skating Team Event results, as announced by the ISU on January 30th:

Short Track is all about passing – it’s the most exciting element of an already-thrilling sport. There are a two key ways of doing it – the inside pass, cutting between a rival and the markers, and the outside pass, in which racers generate extra speed to go around their rivals.

The International Skating Union (ISU) welcomes the decision of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to reject the appeals placed by the Russian/ROC appellants (read CAS Press Release) in relation to the re-ranking of the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 Figure Skating Team Event. The CAS decision confirms the ISU announcement of January 30th for the first and second place teams. However, the final confirmation of the re-ranking for the third place team remains pending until the CAS reaches a decision regarding the Canadian appellants.

Love is in the air for skaters this off-season! Join us as we celebrate these talented athletes tying the knot, sharing their joyous moments, and enjoying their summer with family and friends.

In celebration of Pride Day, the International Skating Union (ISU) is proud to support Javier Raya (ESP), former international Figure Skater, Olympian and IOC Young Leader, nominated as an Ambassador of Paris 2024 Pride House at the Summer Olympic Games.

As the world unites to celebrate Olympic Day, the International Skating Union (ISU) is thrilled to join the global movement to encourage physical activity and celebrate the upcoming Olympic Games Paris 2024.

Brendan Corey (AUS) is a man on a mission – to put Australian Short Track back on the map.

The ISU Council met on June 15-16, 2024 and decided to allot or provisionally allot the following ISU Championships

The 59th ISU Congress concluded in Las Vegas (USA) after five inspiring and productive days of meetings and presentations. Over 250 delegates from 65 countries participated in this landmark event to shape the future of ice skating. Numerous ground-breaking decisions were made to enhance the sports and modernize the organization, marking the ISU’s entry into a transformative new era.

The Branch sessions for Speed Skating and Figure Skating took center stage on the third and fourth day of the ISU Congress, during which the Special Regulations and Technical Rules were discussed and voted on. These split sessions underscored the ISU’s commitment to addressing the individual needs in each discipline, while fostering major improvements for the growth of the ice-skating community.