Info 2026 World Figure Skating Championships

[Alex D]

So how many people of GS are going to be at Prague? Do you want to meet or are you more interested of being by yourself?

 

[CoyoteChris]

You cannot fathom the things I am forced to do with my cat draped around my shoulders. I think in Ice Dance it's called "a scarf?"

LOL! My trainer wife had cats.....they are not dogs but both can be clingy.

 

[ramurphy2005]

Jason is out and Jacob is in.

 

[jgg220]

You cannot fathom the things I am forced to do with my cat draped around my shoulders. I think in Ice Dance it's called "a scarf?"

Sometimes I have also seen the words "partner" or "sister" used.

Sorry to hear about Jason; I hope whether he is either retiring or staying, he is doing so on his own terms. Have fun in Prague to all those going! I had a ticket but health issues forced me to sell it earlier this month, so I will be alone with my couch and my peacock.

 

[ladyjane]

Jason is out and Jacob is in.

What a pity. I was looking forward to seeing Jason. Having said that, I love watching Jacob too.

 

[skatingfan4ever]

Jason is out and Jacob is

Max turned it down?!?! I was hoping Max would go if Jason didn't go. Oh well. I wonder how tired Jacob might be at Senior Worlds so soon after Junior Worlds. Jacob did pretty well at 4CC so we'll see what happens at Senior Worlds.

 

[Perkie1968]

Skaters are dropping like flies!! What is the cutoff of when someone can decide not to go, so that I know when to stop checking?!!

 

[4everchan]

Skaters are dropping like flies!! What is the cutoff of when someone can decide not to go, so that I know when to stop checking?!!

there is no cutoff to w/d. Injuries, illnesses can happen even in the warm-up.

however, at some point, it gets too late for a federation to send a substitute. With the event starting just in a few days, Jason's w/d is probably one of the last ones that would get a replacement.

 

[el henry]

Jason is out and Jacob is in.

I hope he is OK. Last minute withdraws aren't like him.

 

[momrk]

I hope he is OK. Last minute withdraws aren't like him.

I wonder if he was thinking/planning this and had alerted folks earlier. Concerned for him and hope he is okay.

 

[yelyoh]

If this is the end of Jason as competitor, well then what a legacy!!! And though he never won a medal at Worlds, he has influenced many skaters including Jacob (who stated that).

 

[yelyoh]

I'm still kind of sad that Tomoki wasn't chosen as first alternate for Worlds. AND I'm concerned that the US is going to fall to two spots for next year. Still, Andrew was top 12 at Olys so there's hope.

 

[FlossieH]

I'm still kind of sad that Tomoki wasn't chosen as first alternative for Worlds. AND I'm concerned that the US is going to fall to two spots for next year. Still, Andrew was top 12 at Olys so there's hope.

Tomoki announced his retirement immediately after US nationals.

 

[FlossieH]

there is no cutoff to w/d. Injuries, illnesses can happen even in the warm-up.

however, at some point, it gets too late for a federation to send a substitute. With the event starting just in a few days, Jason's w/d is probably one of the last ones that would get a replacement.

I think subs can be made until the draw is finalised?

 

[yelyoh]

Tomoki announced his retirement immediately after US nationals.

No I think it was after 4CC.

 

[4everchan]

I think subs can be made until the draw is finalised?

I think so. The problem is that draws are done the day before the event... so if someone w/d that close unless it's the host nation, or a nation just next door, I don't see how they can get someone on a plane and ready for the event. I mean Skate Canada wants their skaters to have done at least two practices... so that means Monday for those competing Wednesday

 

[yuumagical]

No I think it was after 4CC.

It was right after he completed his free skate at 4CC. I'm still sad about this...

 

[4everchan]

I'm still kind of sad that Tomoki wasn't chosen as first alternative for Worlds. AND I'm concerned that the US is going to fall to two spots for next year. Still, Andrew was top 12 at Olys so there's hope.

If the USA fall down to two spots it simply means they don't need three.

 

[yelyoh]

If the USA fall down to two spots it simply means they don't need three.

But that means the following year one less skater (who might deserve it) has the opportunity to go to Worlds.

 

[4everchan]

True but that means the following year one less skater (who deserves it) has the opportunity to go to Worlds.

It also may mean that a skater from another country picks up that lost spot and deserves it too you know .

I find it very hard for countries who go from 2 to 1 spot... but for me, third spots should be really reserved to nations who do have more than one contenders. Dance is a bit different with the wait for your turn game but singles and pairs, from 3 to 2 is just a sign that the depth is no longer there.