2026 Junior World Championships | Women's Short Program

[EdgeCall]

i hate this costume with the power of 1000 of suns...

Yeah, it's shockingly missing a pink top hat.

 

[cocteautwin]

Yess! She's just unbelievable, it was such a joy to watch her grow over thsoe 4 years

 

[Seven Sisters]

I do like the tuxedo lapels and bow tie, nice touches in what would otherwise be a sea of hot pink and sequins

 

[EdgeCall]

Ouch, how did she land that loop?!

 

[CaroLiza_fan]

i hate this costume with the power of 1000 of suns...

Erm, I like it. A lot.

Mao SHIMADA (JPN) was great as always.

She goes into the lead. But only by just over 2 points.

She doesn't look as happy as you would expect somebody who has gone into the lead to be. She's probably worried about the lack of a gap.

CaroLiza_fan

 

[Jeanie19]

Elina. Beautiful dress. So sad about the combo.

 

[flanker]

Costly mistake for Elina Goidina

 

[elektra blue]

we made it!

end of the ride, now one hour of stop and see you for pairs

 

[CaroLiza_fan]

Elina GOIDINA (EST) wearing a deep blue dress, with the end of the skirt part being red.

Whatever you may think about the circumstances of it being at Eurovision, it is a great song for skating to!

Even with the mistake, I enjoyed that programme.

She goes into 20th position. So, she gets a Q.

CaroLiza_fan

 

[CaroLiza_fan]

we made it!

end of the ride, now one hour of stop and see you for pairs

I was about to go looking for a GIF to attach to a post saying "We made it".

But, you can rest assurred, it wouldn't have had a donkey in it!

See you in an hour for the first Medal competition of the week.

CaroLiza_fan

 

[4everchan]

we made it!

end of the ride, now one hour of stop and see you for pairs

nice ride

 

[Karoltyna]

we made it!

end of the ride, now one hour of stop and see you for pairs

And I'm going to miss most of pairs

 

[RafaelAstro]

Mao lost a level in her step sequence , and what happened to Mei Okada?

 

[cocteautwin]

It is kinda hard to check though - unless you keep track of program announcements in the beginning of the season (or a GS member), it's really not that straightforward.... I tried googling "Mayuko Oka short program", "Mayuko Oka choreographers" and can't find a straightforward answer.

Mark usually does in-depth research of most skaters, but he didn't correct Ted - so I guess he also just goes by the choreographers order in the ISU bio. Perhaps they should adjust the choreographers' section in the ISU bio so that it's tied to the short & free programs section to avoid any confusion.

I understand your sentiment about the wrong choreographer getting the credit - I just hope in this situation Ted & Mark will also praise Kana instead for the choreo of Mayuko's free program (as it's also a wonderful program). Two wrongs doesn't make it right I know, but better than Kana not getting credits at all

Well, at least Kaitlyn herself is very decent and posted on her IG that she loves this program created by Kana Muramoto.

 

[TallyT]

I am up! I see it went for 7 hours 45 minutes so congrats to anyone who made it through... including Ted and Mark.

And our Hana is third? An Aussie is third? She has a small medal?

Mao is of course first, she is an amazing talent and I think I exceed @elektra blue in the number and blazingness of suns with which I also hate that costume... for gods sake she's a 16 year old elite athlete, not a 6 year old Shirley Temple wannabe!

 

[elektra blue]

I am up! I see it went for 7 hours 45 minutes so congrats to anyone who made it through... including Ted and Mark.

And our Hana is third? An Aussie is third? She has a small medal?

Mao is of course first, she is an amazing talent and I think I exceed @elektra blue in the number and blazingness of suns with which I also hate that costume... for gods sake she's a 16 year old elite athlete, not a 6 year old Shirley Temple wannabe!

we just made a couple of new galaxies

 

[CWSkating]

A little late to the party (3am was just too early to watch ) but I realllly hope we can see more of Zhasmin Shlaga once she hits seniors - she was a standout to me even though she skated so early and didn't make the free. Oodles of potential - I would love to see her having a Julia Sauter-like rise because she's such a fun skater.

 

[CaroLiza_fan]

A little late to the party (3am was just too early to watch ) but I realllly hope we can see more of Zhasmin Shlaga once she hits seniors - she was a standout to me even though she skated so early and didn't make the free. Oodles of potential - I would love to see her having a Julia Sauter-like rise because she's such a fun skater.

She has been doing a lot more international events this season than she has in past seasons. So, I am hopeful that that will continue when she moves into Seniors.

I have loved her since I first saw her. I am drawn to skaters that are a bit different. Zhasmin is quirky, and so likable. And as you say, she is so promising.

Plus, I have an extra connection with her as we share a birthday.

It's a pity that she didn't make the Free. But, hopefully it won't be long until we see her again.

CaroLiza_fan

 

[yfan1]

Shimada's final combo spin would really deserve +5s if only she'd got into the I-spin more effortlessly...
... well and maybe a better sit position, because the transition to the catch camel can also stand to be better.

 

[Anna K.]

Reminded me of...
...my family member asking: "Why do you make that clippity-clop sound when some skaters take their starting pose?"