The Junior World Figure Skating Championships kicked off in Tallinn on Wednesday, with Canadian pairs taking the lead in the short program competition. Jazmine Desrochers and Kieran Thrasher topped the leaderboard with a score of 62.84 points, narrowly ahead of their compatriots Ava Kemp and Yohnatan Elizarov who scored 62.22 points. This strong performance highlights the depth of talent within Canadian figure skating, especially in junior competitions.

In total, three pairs scored above 56 points, showcasing a competitive field. Following the Canadian pairs, third place was claimed by Chinese skaters Guo Rui and Zhang Yiwen with a score of 58.34 points. Other noteworthy performances came from American pair Olivia Flores and Luke Wang, as well as Ukrainian representatives Hannah Herrera and Ivan Khobta. Unfortunately, there were no Estonian pairs competing in this event, which may disappoint local fans eager to support home contenders.

The free skate is scheduled for Thursday evening, and it promises to be an exciting conclusion to the event as ten pairs will compete, divided into five starting groups. The expectation is high for the Chinese pair of Guo Rui and Zhang Yiwen, who have previously shown strong performances in their competitive season. As this event unfolds, it will provide insight into the future of figure skating talent at the junior level in a variety of nations.