On February 8, the third stage of the ISU Grand Prix “China Cup” in figure skating ended in Beijing. Evgeniy Semenenko and Vladislav Dikidzhi reached the finals, skating a purely free program at the last training session.
After the short program, Semenenko scored 99.72 points - third place, and Dikidzhi - 98.86, fourth. The free program skate went off without any misfires for both athletes.
The athletes trained together during their final session in front of judges and spectators. Both skaters worked on elements with a high level of difficulty to gain a foothold in the finals.
Qualification results are available on the portal results.isu.org. sezon2627gpchn2026SEG001.htm.
The final is scheduled for the evening of February 8. Athletes will have to fight for medals on the ice of the Ptitsa Arena. The ISU Grand Prix tournament "Cup of China" continues to recruit participants at the next stages of the season.
The director of the Russian Figure Skating Federation noted that both athletes show a stable level of training throughout the entire stage.
The judges assessed the performance technique, artistic presentation and complexity of the elements. Semenenko added several new exercises to the program, while maintaining a high score.
Dikiji's coaching staff focused on the precision of the jumps and the fluidity of the choreography. The training took place in an intensive mode without pauses for recovery.
The international judges unanimously approved the clean execution of all program elements. Both athletes confirmed their status as the main favorites of the competition.
The results of the final day will be announced on the evening of February 8. The medal match will take place at the Bird Arena in Beijing. The results are available online on the ISU website.
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