China's figure skating pair Zhang Jiaxuan and Huang Yihang are officially headed to the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics after a dazzling performance at the ISU qualifying event in Beijing! The duo dominated the competition, scoring 191.53 points to claim gold and secure their Olympic berth. 🌟
Fresh off their short program lead on Friday, Zhang and Huang delivered a steady free skate despite what Huang called 'a few mistakes and pressure at home.' Their victory continues China's legacy in pairs skating—a tradition Huang says fuels their confidence to 'reach new heights.' 🚀
'We gave it our all in training,' Zhang shared, 'and competing on this global stage is an honor.' The event also qualified Armenia's Karina Akopova/Nikita Rakhmanin and Japan's Yuna Nagaoka/Sumitada Moriguchi, while France's Kovalev pair narrowly missed the cut. 🇮🇹❄️
With their tickets punched, all eyes are now on Zhang and Huang as they prep for Italy. Will they add to China's Olympic medal count? Let the countdown begin! ⏳
