Figure Skating Pulse

Loena Hendrickx ended her career at 26, citing her body as an insurmountable barrier after years of injuries.

• Achievements: First Belgian woman in...

• Career highlights: First Belgian singles skater to win World medals (silver 2022, bronze 2023) and European title in 2024.
• Physical toll: Ankle...

The ISU Grand Prix Series launches with star-studded entries, where every placement directly impacts final standings as skaters chase top-six qualification.

• Grand Prix launch: ISU reveals star-studded entries as the series begins, setting up points accumulation for top-six qualification
• Skate America...

Alysa Liu earns a place on the 2026 TIME100 Sports list by detailing the skill, courage, and intense preparation required for the triple axel. Her perspective ties directly to the technical demands that fueled her Olympic gold medal success.

Competition Structure Updates

• 🔥 Grand Prix Semifinals: The ISU Grand Prix Semifinals will be added to the calendar starting in the 2027-28...

The skating calendar will change in the 2027-28 season with the addition of ISU Grand Prix Semifinals.

After retiring, Alysa Liu returned in 2024 and captured the 2025 World title before winning Olympic gold in 2026. Born in Clovis, California, her journey reflects her Chinese heritage.

• Jae Youl Kim reelected by acclamation for second four-year term as ISU president
• Singles events capped at six jump elements per program under new...

Madison Chock and Evan Bates will skip the upcoming ice dance season, with Bates noting they have “not even thought that far” beyond their Milan...

Alysa Liu, Ilia Malinin (“Quad God”), and other Team USA skaters preview the 2027 US Figure Skating Championships, set for Jan. 5-10 at the Maverik Center.

Kim Jae-youl secured a second term as ISU President in an unopposed vote at the Congress in Tenerife, Spain, extending his leadership that began in...

ISU Technical Rule Changes

• 🔥 New Free Skate Limits: Free skates for singles will be limited to six jump elements (one Axel mandatory) and three...

ISU President Jae Youl Kim's unopposed reelection for a second term highlights the federation's calm governance and continuity after the successful Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics, in sharp contrast to the turmoil at FIS.

ISU now caps singles free skates at six jump elements, one required Axel.

• Programs add three spins: combination, flying, and spin in one...

ISU Congress Outcomes

• 🔥 Prize Money Doubled: ISU Congress approved measures to more than double prize money across all skating disciplines over...

• Prize money surges: ISU doubles total across disciplines from $5.4M (2025/26) to $12M (2027/28)
• Historic combined Worlds: Figure, speed, short...

Alysa Liu has been named to Time's 'Most Influential' list after making history as the first American woman to win a gold medal in figure skating at the Milan Games.

Details on proposed figure skating calendar changes for the 2027-28 season emerged from conversations at the ISU Congress.

The ISU's 2026 Congress elections will determine leadership direction amid proposals to enhance competition presentation, expand technology use, and strengthen ties with federations and judges.