Kazakhstan Rewards Olympic Gold Medals Royally
Kazakh figure skater Mikhail Shaidorov received generous rewards after winning his country's second Olympic gold medal, including an apartment and new vehicles.
Apartments and a luxury car: Kazakhstan spares no expense for Olympic hero
Kazakh figure skater Mikhail Shaidorov received multiple apartments, a car, and awards from the state following his unexpected victory at the Olympics in Milan.
The Kazakh who became a sensation overnight – who he is and his views on Russia: "This is disrespect to me"
Kazakh figure skater Mikhail Shaidorov unexpectedly rose to fame by becoming Kazakhstan’s first Olympic champion in men's figure skating after a remarkable performance at the Olympics.
"I messed up. I have no words": the figure skating genius who suffered a fiasco decided to open up
American figure skating star Ilia Malinin experienced a shocking failure at the Milan competition, missing out on the expected gold medal.
American skater falls, finishes eighth and says the pressure was 'difficult to bear'
American skater Ilia Malinin struggled under pressure, finishing eighth after two falls, while Kazakhstan's Mikhail Shaidorov unexpectedly won gold in men's figure skating at the Milan-Cortina Olympics.
Mikhail Shaidorov, the gold medalist who defeated the favorites in artistic skating at Milano-Cortina
Kazakh skater Mikhail Shaidorov shocked spectators by winning gold in men's individual figure skating at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Games, overcoming highly favored competitors.
The Drama of Ilia Malinin: Two Falls Leave the God of Quads Without a Medal
Ilia Malinin, a decorated figure skater, finished in eighth place at the Olympics after two falls, failing to secure a medal amidst high expectations.
2026 Olympics: the improbable crowning of Mikhail Shaidorov, the collapse of Adam Siao Him Fa and Ilia Malinin
Mikhail Shaidorov of Kazakhstan won the gold medal in a historic figure skating event at the 2026 Olympics, while favored competitors Adam Siao Him Fa and Ilia Malinin performed disappointingly.