Get ready to lace up your virtual skates, folks! Olympic gold medalists Sui Wenjing and Han Cong are gliding back into competition after a three-year hiatus, aiming to secure their spot at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.
The fan-favorite pair – who delivered China's first-ever figure skating gold at the 2022 Beijing Winter Games – will compete in two major ISU Grand Prix events this fall: the Cup of China (Oct 24-26 in Chongqing) and Japan's NHK Trophy. Their return comes as China races to qualify for next year's World Championships, with September's Beijing qualifiers serving as their golden ticket to Italy.
Mark your calendars:
• Grand Prix kicks off Oct 17 in France
• Six-stop circuit includes Canada, USA, and Finland
• Milano Cortina Olympics: Feb 6-22, 2026
Since their emotional Beijing victory set to 'Bridge Over Troubled Water,' the duo has been MIA from competitive ice. Their comeback could rewrite figure skating history – will they stick the landing?
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Olympic champions Sui & Han to make competitive return next season
cgtn.com