隋/韩复出首秀,各路名将云集,队内选拔开启——花滑中国杯三大看点
Xin Hua Wang·2025-10-23 00:50

Group 1 - The 2025 China Cup World Figure Skating Grand Prix will commence on the 24th in Chongqing, featuring strong lineups from various teams in preparation for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics [1][3] - Chinese pair skaters Sui Wenjing and Han Cong will make their comeback after more than three years away from competition, performing a short program to "Carmen" and a free skate themed on "Only This Green" [3][4] - The competition serves as a selection event for the Chinese team to secure spots for the Winter Olympics, with Sui and Han competing against the younger pair Zhang Jiaxuan and Huang Yihang [11][13] Group 2 - The China Cup is a significant training opportunity before the Winter Olympics, featuring 60 skaters from 14 countries, including Olympic champions and world champions [6][8] - The U.S. team is sending a strong lineup, including the newly crowned world champion Liu Meixian and the three-time world ice dance champions Chock/Bates [6][8] - The competition will also see notable participants from South Korea, Japan, and Georgia, with rising stars and seasoned competitors vying for top positions [8][10] Group 3 - The selection criteria for the Chinese team for the Milan Winter Olympics will be based on the combined scores from the China Cup and the national championships [11][13] - In men's singles, Jin Boyang, Dai Dawang, and Peng Zhiming will compete for a single Olympic spot, while in women's singles, Zhu Yi and Zhang Ruiyang will vie for the only available ticket after An Xiangyi's withdrawal [13]