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Estonian figure skater Niina Petrõkina is preparing for the World Championships, recognizing the physical tolling of an extensive competitive season.

The Sparta hockey team returns to their historic arena in Holešovice for the playoffs against Plzeň due to the O2 Arena hosting a figure skating championship.

ERR will provide coverage of the World Figure Skating Championships in Prague, Czech Republic, next week.

Former champion Novotný discusses the decline of beauty in figure skating as the sport becomes increasingly extreme.

Jutta Leerdam's racing suit was sold for an astonishing price of €195,000, leading to suspicions of foul play after it was revealed that it may not be the exact outfit she wore during the Olympics.

Dutch speed skater Jutta Leerdam shared stunning vacation photos from the French Alps, drawing attention from celebrity athletes including Lindsey Vonn.

The Českomoravská metro station in Prague has reopened after a 14-month reconstruction, allowing access to the O2 Arena ahead of the World Figure Skating Championships.

Dutch speed skating Olympic champion Jutta Leerdam's competition suit, claimed to be from her Olympic victories, sold for €195,000 but was later revealed to not be the actual suit she wore, attributing the mix-up to human error rather than intentional deceit.

Latvian figure skating coach Raimo Reinsalu, under temporary suspension for allegations of abuse, attended international competitions in Riga, violating his suspension conditions.

Olympic judge Laila Davidsson reflects on the challenging and rewarding experience of judging figure skating after 36 years in the role.

The Medvinden skating season has concluded abruptly due to an early arrival of spring, leading to the closure of both the skating rink and the ice roads on Storsjö.

The reopening of Metro Českomoravská in Prague comes with operational restrictions due to an upcoming figure skating championship.

The article discusses the release of two films about the legendary Slovak figure skater Ondrej Nepela, highlighting their contrasting narratives and themes.

Swedish equestrian Ludwig Svennerstål expresses hopes that cross-border collaboration with Norway can enhance competition in eventing, inspired by the success of cross-country skiers Karlsson and Klæbo.

Pekka Holopainen apologized for previously trivializing synchronized skating and group gymnastics in a recent segment of Yle's morning show.

A sports reporter from Yle faced backlash and subsequently apologized for his derogatory comments about synchronized skating and group gymnastics, referring to them as 'hobby versions' of their respective sports.

Deniss Vasiļjevs, a prominent Latvian figure skater, will represent Latvia at the upcoming 2026 World Figure Skating Championships in Prague, alongside Fedirs Kulišs, as discussed in an interview featuring coach Andrejs Brovenko.

Speed skater Ayano Sato has announced her retirement from competitive sports after an illustrious career that includes winning medals in team pursuit at three consecutive Winter Olympics.

The skating season in Tallinn is coming to an end, with some parks closing soon while the Old Town rink remains open until the end of the month.

The article discusses the financial investments made by Alicia Liu's father in her journey to becoming an Olympic champion in figure skating.

Helsinki's deputy mayor Paavo Arhinmäki amused British spectators by watching figure skating during a Chelsea football match.

Finnish politician Paavo Arhinmäki shared an unexpected moment from a Chelsea football match where he was more focused on watching junior synchronized skating championships on his phone than the game.

Olympic figure skating champion Alysa Liu shared her reasons for withdrawing from the World Championships, citing prior commitments and a lack of training time as key factors.

Sports reporter Pekka Holopainen's controversial remarks about synchronized skating and group gymnastics have led to a significant public outcry and a response from Yle.

A new plastic ice material called ekojää is being tested in Helsinki, allowing for skating without water or energy use.

Figure skater Aleksandr Selevko and his coach Svetlana Varnavskaja have been nominated for international skating union (ISU) awards following their successful performances.

American figure skater Alysa Liu has announced her withdrawal from the World Championships in Prague due to a busy period following her Olympic success.

Dutch athlete Jutta Leerdam won two Olympic medals in Milan-Cortina, including gold in the women's 1,000 meters and silver in the 500 meters, with her 1,000-meter time setting a new Olympic record.

Madison Chock and Evan Bates, prominent U.S. ice dancers, have announced their withdrawal from the world championship, marking the end of their competitive season and likely their careers following the Olympics.

Finnish NHL players Roope Hintz and Mikko Rantanen are recovering from injuries, with Hintz expected to return before playoffs and Rantanen skating for the first time since his injury.

The German speed skating and short track community appears to be relatively insulated from political scrutiny amidst various allegations, according to discussions at a recent sports committee meeting.

Pekka Holopainen's comments on Yle regarding the coaching culture in figure skating sparked outrage among the Finnish gymnastics community.

Sports journalist Pekka Holopainen sparked controversy with his remarks about synchronized skating and group gymnastics, leading to an outcry on social media and an apology from him.

Alysa Liu, a two-time Olympic gold medalist in figure skating, discusses her family background and personal feelings about her differences from her parents in a recent interview with Rolling Stone.

Latvian figure skater Deniss Vasiļjevs will be performing in Latvia for the first time after finishing his competitive season at the World Championships in Prague.

Norwegian athletes Sander Eitrem and Ragne Wiklund secured first place at the Speed Skating World Championships in Heerenveen.

Estonian figure skaters Selevko and Varnavskaja are nominated for the International Skating Union (ISU) awards, with public voting open until March 18.

Czech figure skater Petr Barna celebrates his sixtieth birthday today and is celebrated for his bronze medal win at the 1992 Winter Olympics and his performances throughout his career.

Estonian speed skaters Joonas Valge and Saskia Kütt won the national sprint multi-event championships, showcasing their talent and determination.

Figure skater Niina Petrõkina has been managing her leg pain while preparing for the upcoming World Championships in Prague.

Figure skater Arlet Levandi achieved a personal best score at the Sonja Henie Trophy competition in Norway despite a fall.

Ragne Wiklund, the newly crowned world champion in speed skating, expresses uncertainty about her future in the sport despite a stellar season.

Estonian figure skater Arlet Levandi won first place at the Sonja Heine Trophy in Oslo with outstanding performances, while Olesja Leonova secured third place.

Czech speed skater Jílek won a silver medal in his first appearance at the World Allround Championship.

Sander Eitrem made history by becoming Norway's first male allround world champion in speed skating in 32 years.

Sander Eitrem made history by winning Norway's first men's title at the Allround World Championships in 32 years, following a remarkable achievement by Ragne Wiklund.

Ragne Wiklund made history by becoming the first Norwegian woman to win a World Championship gold medal in speed skating in 88 years.

Ragne Wiklund has become the first Norwegian woman to win a world championship title in speed skating in 88 years, achieving this historic victory at the allround World Championships.

Speed skater Metoděj Jílek is currently fifth in the overall standings of the World Allround Championships in Heerenveen, while Nikola Zdráhalová will finish in tenth place overall.

European figure skating star Loena Hendrickx has withdrawn from the upcoming World Championships in Prague, shifting focus to the Olympics.