Show Notes – Jan. 20, 2026

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Season 4: Episode 53 (Jan. 20, 2026)

General News

  • Slovakia’s Adam Hagara was elected to the figure skating single position and Team USA’s Evan Bates was elected to the figure skating ice dance position on the ISU Athlete Commission.
  • Korea’s Sihyeong Lee has announced his retirement from competitive skating.
  • Michael Xie has announced his retirement from competitive skating.
  • Olympic ice dance champion Gabriella Papadakis says she lost her commentary role with NBC for the upcoming Winter Olympics.

Event Results & Coverage

Upcoming Events for the Week

DATESEVENTLOCATION
Jan 21-25Four Continents ChampionshipsBeijing, China
Jan. 22-25Merano Ice TrophyMerano, Italy
Jan. 22-252026 Challenge CupTilburg, Netherlands
Jan. 22-252026 Dragon Cup & Tivoli CupLjubljana, Slovenia
Jan. 22-2557th Volvo Open CupRiga, Latvia
Jan. 22-242026 Lumiere CupEindhoven, Netherlands
Jan. 23-242026 Mozart CupSalzburg, Austria
Jan. 21-242026 Midwestern Synchronized Skating SectionalPlymouth, Michigan
Jan. 22-242026 Pacific Coast Synchronized Skating SectionalHighlands Ranch, Colorado

Online Updates

DATEARTICLE SUBJECTOUTLET / OUTLET TYPE
Jan. 14Tim Koleto: Winning Silver at the Olympics, Figure Skating & Coming Out as Bisexual in Elite SportJack Murley Sports Show
Jan. 17Figure skating officials weigh major changes in rules, scheduleGlobetrotting by Phil Hersh

IDC and FSO spotlight & TWIS updates