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An Olympic figure skater has paid public tribute to their parents, who died in the midair collision over Washington, DC involving an American Airlines regional jet and an Army helicopter. The skater's tribute has drawn widespread sympathy, with tributes pouring in from the figure skating community and the public as the sport mourns members lost in the January crash.

A memorial for Denis Ten, the Kazakh figure skating champion who was killed in 2018, is in the spotlight in Kazakhstan. Attention comes as Russian skaters, including Alexandra Trusova's generation, compete in the country, with reports of Adeliia Petrosian-style jumps such as Ignatova landing a quad lutz in training ahead of the short program.

Laysan Arzamasova, wife of figure skating choreographer Ilya Averbukh, has stopped hiding her pregnancy as she prepares for the couple's third child. The actress, known for the sitcom 'Voroniny', was seen with a visible baby bump, drawing fresh attention to the family in Russia.

Players have created an alternative version of Skate that runs in a browser and works offline, positioning it against EA's official model. The project, reported by Brazilian tech outlet Hardware.com.br, lets fans play a Skate 3-style experience without depending on EA's servers, drawing attention among gamers in Brazil.

Russian figure skating champion Evgeni Plushenko has reportedly become the owner of real estate in Baku, Azerbaijan. The news, reported by regional outlet Vestnik Kavkaza, has drawn attention in Russia, where Plushenko remains a prominent public figure both for his Olympic career and his coaching work.

The name of Dennis Ten, the Kazakh figure skater and 2014 Olympic bronze medallist who was killed in 2018, is drawing attention in Japan. Japanese coverage of the figure skating world is circulating a 'shock' story citing a remarkable 77.39 score and successful triple jumps, with commenters calling a skater 'like a different person' and 'a true legend'.

Dutch top speed skater Kjeld Nuis is struggling with his health just before the new season, saying he has been on antibiotics for three weeks. The news raises questions about his preparation and fitness ahead of the upcoming speed skating campaign, with fans concerned about whether he will be ready to compete at his usual level when the season begins.

EA and Full Circle, the studio behind the early access Skate game, are drawing a line against mods that bypass their systems to unlock paid cosmetics. The developers say they welcome player creativity, but tools that circumvent live service restrictions cross a boundary. The clash highlights ongoing tension between modding communities and live service monetisation models.

Irina Rodnina, the Soviet and Russian figure skating legend, is among the topics gaining attention in Russia right now. The surrounding coverage is dominated by heated debate in the figure skating world, with coach blame games and criticism of national team staff driving discussion among fans.

Speed skater Joel Beukers has been receiving on-ice instruction from coach Stefan Westenbroek at the Thialf ice rink in Heerenveen, the Netherlands' top speed skating venue. The coaching session is drawing attention from Dutch speed skating fans, who follow Thialf closely as a center of the sport and a regular stage for national and international competition.

Skateboarding competitions at the World Skate Games in Asunción 2026 have concluded, with full results, scores and medal standings now available. The event brings together the world's top skaters across multiple disciplines and serves as a key indicator of form ahead of Olympic qualification cycles, drawing attention from fans following the international skateboarding season.

German former speed skating champion Anni Friesinger, 49, is in the news with comments about a change in her life, saying 'suddenly it's just there'. The Dutch sports site Sportnieuws.nl picked up her remarks, and the story is drawing attention in the Netherlands, where Friesinger remains a well-known figure from her skating rivalry with Dutch stars.

Yulia Lipnitskaya, the Russian figure skater who won team gold at the 2014 Sochi Olympics at age 15, is drawing fresh attention in Russia. Interest comes as the domestic skating scene remains active in the spotlight, with current skaters publicly naming Boikova and Kozlovsky as their ideals and speaking about the standards set by earlier Russian champions.

Dutch speed skater Patrick Roest is dealing with a foot problem known as 'zwabbervoet', and there is still much uncertainty about when he will return to the ice. Dutch media report that the injury raises doubts about his preparation and upcoming competitions, leaving fans and the skating world waiting for clarity on his recovery timeline.

US figure skater Maxim Naumov is drawing attention to his family background following his Olympic-season performances. He is the son of Russian-born former competitive skaters Evgenia Shishkova and Vadim Naumov, who competed as a pairs team for the Soviet Union and later Russia. Interest in their story and their son's career is growing ahead of the Winter Games.

A cable-driven robot using fractional-order control has been developed to improve speed skating training, offering athletes more precise assistance and resistance than conventional cable systems. The advanced control method is said to provide smoother force regulation, helping coaches replicate race conditions and refine technique with greater accuracy during on-ice preparation.

The coach of Russian figure skater Lev Lazarev has commented on his athlete's prospects of taking part in two competitions in December. The remarks, reported by Vecherny Petersburg, concern Lazarev's readiness and scheduling for the winter starts, a topic drawing attention from Russian figure skating fans as the season reaches a busy stretch.

Dutch energy company Essent has committed to sponsoring the speed skating team of Ireen Wüst teammates Joy Beune? no — the team of Bart Swings? Actually RTL reports Essent will remain sponsor of the skating team featuring Orie and Kramer through 2030. The long-term deal gives the skaters financial security in the run-up to the 2030 Winter Olympics, and Dutch sports media are covering it as a significant show of support for the sport.