Alisa Efimova and Misha Mitrofanov won the Four Continents Championships in Beijing, showcasing impressive talent that will be absent from the Milano Cortina Games due to Efimova's pending US citizenship. Despite being US champions, Efimova's citizenship status prevents them from competing at the Olympics, a regulatory difference compared to ISU events like the Four Continents and World Championships. The pair's victory highlights a frustrating situation for the US team and underscores their potential.

The International Skating Union (ISU) has reversed a 2024 rule prohibiting neutral athletes from Russia from participating in press conferences and interviews during the upcoming Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. This change, confirmed by the Associated Press, excludes the Games themselves, which are overseen by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The initial ban, implemented in 2022 due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, previously impacted prominent skaters like Anna Shcherbakova. Other federations like World Athletics and World Aquatics have also implemented similar media restrictions for neutral athletes.

The International Skating Union (ISU) European Figure Skating Championships in Sheffield achieved a remarkable milestone, tripling digital visibility with 36.8 million impressions across ISU channels. Video content views surged by 328% compared to the previous edition, and editorial output increased by 30%. The event also saw a significant expansion of the ISU's international audience base and strong spectator engagement, culminating in a sold-out Exhibition Gala. The championships featured 157 skaters from 36 ISU member nations, with notable achievements for Charlène Guignard, Marco Fabbri, and Guillaume Cizeron.

The International Skating Union (ISU) Council recently convened to adopt key decisions regarding global growth, event organization, and synchronized skating, all within the framework of its Vision 2030 strategic plan. Key updates include a new venue evaluation model, confirmation of hosts for the 2027-28 season across all disciplines, progress on the Combined World Championships project, and the extension of the Centres of Excellence program. A significant development is the approval of Synchro 9, a new synchronized skating category designed to enhance appeal and potentially lead to Olympic inclusion. Regulatory changes were also approved, expanding participation and encouraging local engagement. The ISU is reinforcing its commitment to innovation, strategic event distribution, and global growth.

The International Skating Union (183) (ISU) officially launched the qualification process for the 2034 Winter Olympics during the World Cup series in Salt Lake City. ISU President Jae Youl Kim and Director General Colin Smith met with local partners to discuss community engagement and athlete well-being. The ISU is exploring hosting figure skating and synchronized skating events and expanded the Calm Zone to all major events. Salt Lake City 2034 CEO Brad Wilson and other local leaders also participated in the discussions.