2026 World Figure Skating Championships | Pairs' Short Program

[CaroLiza_fan]

I love this version of "Boléro" that Anastasiia METELKINA / Luka BERULAVA (GEO) are skating to.

Nastya wearing a red dress with black pattern. Luka wearing a black top and black trousers.

Mmmmm. They were really out of sync on the side by side spins.

But apart from that, they were really good.

They go into the lead.

They are all happy, but Luka is VERY happy!

CaroLiza_fan

 

[Arriba627]

Anastasiia and Luka's synchronicity is amazing. Into first, not surprisingly. Audience loved the head stand.

 

[moonvine]

I wonder if Kaitlin Hawayek ever DJ's at skating events. I've seen her spinning discs at Formula 1 races a few times.

CaroLiza_fan

Yes she does. Worlds last year I think? Or maybe SA?

 

[EdgeCall]

Ahem ... is the stream just going crazy on anyone else?

 

[cocteautwin]

Ahem ... is the stream just going crazy on anyone else?

yes

 

[museksk8r]

That was stunning and fierce from H/V! That better go into 1st position!

 

[Ziotic]

H/V better win the short.

 

[elektra blue]

i'd like to said something about Miniki, but the stream was being possessed by one of Samarin's closet demons (we named them, it's our fault)

 

[Jeanie19]

Minerva/Nikita. Wonderful outfits and a wonderful tango program. Great skate.

 

[Seven Sisters]

I know they are excellent, and I appreciate that, but I do find Hase & Volodin kind of bloodless.
But it may be just because I enjoy their teammates more

 

[cocteautwin]

Well, it seemed to be a great performance but could not see it at all

 

[norwegianfairytale]

My stream is fine. They did great

 

[Arriba627]

Powerful and fiery skate from Minerva and Nikita. They looked like they are "in it to win it." This is going to be REALLY close.

 

[CaroLiza_fan]

Minerva Fabienne HASE / Nikita VOLODIN (DEU) skating to "El Abrazo" by Maxime Rodriguez.

Minerva wearing a red dress. Nikita wearing a black top and black trousers.

Was it my end, or was the stream really struggling during them? It got really unwatchable. I had to look away because it was getting sore on the eyes.

Ah, it settled down just before they finished.

Well, what I was able to watch was good.

They go into the lead.

CaroLiza_fan

 

[Jumping_Bean]

There we go, well done Seems like two teams want the gold and one wants a podium spot, it's just a question of who can keep it up in the Free and who manages to step it up after a disappointing Short.

(Anyway, Berlin better stay a national training center, or I will be in your walls, DOSB.)

 

[CaroLiza_fan]

i'd like to said something about Miniki, but the stream was being possessed by one of Samarin's closet demons (we named them, it's our fault)

Sorry for letting them out of the closet.

CaroLiza_fan

 

[EdgeCall]

... and we got ourselves another duel for the gold.

 

[bartlebooth]

I managed to watch Minerva and Nikita (on my phone, with no sound) and wow! I do hope their nerves will hold up for the Free skate.

 

[elektra blue]

basically it's a tie

 

[Arriba627]

Cool event! Can't wait for the free!!!!

Adding -- forgot it's tomorrow!!!