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	Photo Album: Israeli Nationals 2019/2020 December 29, 2019 Israeli Nationals were held in Holon on December 11-12. Reut was there for the second day. Check her on and off ice photos here!
	Photo Album: The Japanese Junior Nationals 2019/2020 December 23, 2019 Of course we had many more lovely shots from Keiko to share: take a look here!
	A report from the Japanese Junior Nationals 2019/2020 December 21, 2019 While the Senior competition is taking place right these days, we take the chance to tell you about the Japan Junior National Championships recently held in Yokohama. Read here.
	Meet Robert Dierking December 19, 2019 Successful US skater in his teens, Robert now works in the Skating School of Switzerland. We met during Nebelhorn Trophy and discussed his career, coaching philosophy and more. Check our in-depth talk here.
	The Senior Grand Prix Final 2019 December 16, 2019 A week after the end of the competitions in Turin, let's recall the emotions of the Grand Prix Final through some other gorgeous shots - including the first competitive day that we didn't show you yet. Enjoy Wilma's photos here!
	Stéphane Lambiel talks new programs and competing in ice dance December 12, 2019 It's never boring with Stéphane and he never ceases to surprise. This time Reut discussed with him the taste of his programs and a few other unexpected topics. Don't miss this interview here!
	The Grand Prix Final 2019 - Exhibition Highlights December 9, 2019 Day 4 concluded the Grand Prix Final in Turin with the exhibition gala: look here!
	The Grand Prix Final 2019 - Photo Highlights Day 3 December 8, 2019 It was yet another eventful day full of good fight and beautiful skating. EMJO shared with us more highlights from the last competitive day in Turin. Click!
	The Grand Prix Final 2019 - Photo Highlights Day 2 December 7, 2019 After all the reports from the road towards the big final, enjoy now our first live photos from Italy, courtesy of the lovely EMJO, here!
	Report from the 2019 NHK Trophy December 5, 2019 It's now Atsuko's turn to tell us about the last Grand Prix in Japan: read here!
	Report from the 2019 Internationaux de France December 4, 2019 Today we pass the microphone to Polymnia, who tells us her impressions about the Grand Prix in Grenoble. Read here.
	Impressions from the JGP in Lake Placid December 2, 2019 The Grand Prix Final week is finally here! Let's recall one of the Junior events of this Grand Prix season, as seen through Anna's eyes: go!
	Anjelika Krylova: "I love to always be busy" November 27, 2019 Olympic silver medalist, two-time World champion and renowned ice dance coach Anjelika Krylova discussed with us her relocation to Moscow, leading students and more. Read our talk with her here.
	The NHK Trophy 2019 Daily Photos - Exhibition Gala November 25, 2019 Click here for the last set of gorgeous photos from Keiko: the gala!
	The NHK Trophy 2019 Daily Photos - Miscellaneous November 24, 2019 We saved some extra treats from Sapporo: off ice photos, victory ceremonies and more. Click here.
	The NHK Trophy 2019 Daily Photos - Day 2 November 23, 2019 Enjoy Keiko's gorgeous photos from the second competitive day: go!
	The NHK Trophy 2019 Daily Photos - Day 1 November 22, 2019 The final act of the Grand Prix series started today in Sapporo. Gabriella Papadakis / Guillaume Cizeron, Wenjing Sui / Cong Han, Alena Kostornaia and Yuzuru Hanyu are currently in the lead: take a look here.
	Outi Wuorenheimo on progress in figure skating, coaching and athletes' health November 21, 2019 Outi Wuorenheimo, General Secretary of the Finnish Figure Skating Association, commented on the ongoing discussions on skaters' health, difficulty of technical elements, coaching methods and more!
	Rostelecom Cup 2019 - Miscellaneous November 20, 2019 We finish our coverage of Rostelecom Cup with backstage photos from various days - draws, interviews, press conferences. Find them all here!
	Rostelecom Cup 2019 Daily Photos - Exhibition Gala November 19, 2019 The Rostelecom Cup concluded with four gold medals for Russia: take a look at the photos from the victory ceremonies and the exhibition here.
	Rostelecom Cup 2019 Daily Photos - Day 2 November 17, 2019 Don't miss Ksenia's photos from the second competitive day: click here!
	Rostelecom Cup 2019 Daily Photos - Day 1 November 16, 2019 On the first competition day Russian skaters dominated in all 4 disciplines. Enjoy Ksenia's amazing photos from all of the short programs including some off ice photos. Go!
	Rostelecom Cup 2019 Daily Photos - Practice Day November 15, 2019 The Rostelecom Cup is about to start in Moscow, and we already have a first bunch of photos for you. Take a look at yesterday's draws and practices here!
	Meet Nikolaj Majorov: Fire artist, photographer and of course, skater! November 14, 2019 Nikolaj will be competing at the Warsaw Cup this weekend. This is the first season he's the only Majorov in competition, taking over from his brother Alexander. Read EMJO's talk with him about his plans here!
	Gabriella Papadakis and Guillaume Cizeron: "We are perfectionists!" November 2, 2019 The most decorated ice dancers of the current field, Gabriella Papadakis and Guillaume Cizeron started the Internationaux de France with a strong lead in the rhythm dance. Read their talk with Titi here.
	Highlights Japan Open 2019 October 31, 2019 Of course Keiko took more photos in Saitama than we could use in the report, so check out her gorgeous photos here!
	A report from Japan Open 2019 October 29, 2019 Team Europe, Japan and America battled for the medals and in between the competitions the audience was treated to a few special guest stars. Read Atsuko's report of this annual kick off event here!
	Julian Yee: "I never knew I would make it this far" October 24, 2019 Malaysian national champion Julian Yee is competing this weekend in Kelowna. Earlier this season we sat down with him to discuss his career, Skating Academy he opened and more. Don't miss this talk here!
	Michal Březina - a veteran with new motivation October 19, 2019 Also competing this weekend at Skate America is veteran Michal Březina. Read his conversation with Titi here.
	Catching up with Alexei Bychenko and Koshiro Shimada October 18, 2019 Before meeting for another fight at Skate America both Koshiro Shimada of Japan and Alexei Bychenko of Israel opened their season at the Nebelhorn Trophy. Read their talk with Reut here.
	Finlandia Trophy 2019 - Photo Highlights Day 3 October 15, 2019 On Day 3 the competition ended with the free dance and the ladies free. Take a look here!
	Finlandia Trophy 2019 - Photo Highlights Day 2 October 14, 2019 Day 2 in Espoo was the start of the competition for the ice dancers showing their rythm dance, while the pairs and men battled it out for the medals. Check out Polymnia highlights here!
	Finlandia Trophy 2019 - Photo Highlights Day 1 October 13, 2019 Day 1 in Espoo started with the short programs of the pairs, men and ladies. Polymnia shows you her highlights. Enjoy them here!
	Matilda Algotsson: "I love this sport so much and I don't want to stop" October 12, 2019 We met with reigning Swedish national champion at the Nebelhorn Trophy and discussed her new programs, decision to continue her competitive career and more. Check this talk here!
	Photo Album: 2019 Russian Test Skates October 7, 2019 Every year the Russian team starts the season at the test skates. Oxana was in Moscow to photograph them for us: look here!
	Nebelhorn Trophy 2019 - Miscellaneous October 2, 2019 A little bit extra from Oberstdorf: some off ice photos we published on social media during the event. Click!
	Nebelhorn Trophy 2019 Daily Photos - Exhibition Gala September 30, 2019 We still owe you Joy and Mireille's shots from the exhibition gala: check them here!
	Nebelhorn Trophy 2019 Daily Photos - Day 3 September 29, 2019 The competition ended in Oberstdorf with the ladies' free and the free dance. Look here.
	Nebelhorn Trophy 2019 Daily Photos - Day 2 September 28, 2019 A colorful and fun rhythm dance, quite a surprising men podium and a change in the pairs top-three. Take a look at Joy's photos from day 2 here.
	Nebelhorn Trophy 2019 Daily Photos - Day 1 September 27, 2019 The 2019 Nebelhorn Trophy kicked off in Oberstdorf with the men, pairs and ladies short programs. Joy captured all for us: click!
	Photo Album: Dreams On Ice 2019 September 21, 2019 Atsuko told you all about the show, but Keiko had many more lovely photos than the ones we showed you with the report: enjoy them here!
	Lombardia Trophy 2019 Daily Photos - Miscellaneous September 17, 2019 Last but not least, we kept a few bonus pictures from official practices and off ice moments. Go!
	Lombardia Trophy 2019 Daily Photos - Day 3 September 16, 2019 Don't miss Verit and Polymnia's shots of the last competitive day, including the men free skating and the free dance. Enjoy!
	Lombardia Trophy 2019 Daily Photos - Day 2 updated! September 15, 2019* While the ice dancers set their first dance steps on the ice in the rhythm dance, the ladies had a tough fight for the medals with all 3 colors switching around after the free. Check out Verit & Polymnia's photos here!
	Lombardia Trophy 2019 Daily Photos - Day 1 September 14, 2019 The 2019-2020 senior season has officially started and we are happy to provide you the first bunch of photos from Bergamo! Elizaveta Tuktamysheva leads after day one while Boyang Jin ruled the men short. Look here!
	Finlandia Trophy 2018 - the album September 11, 2019 We're exactly a month away from the start of the 2019 edition of the Finlandia Trophy, so let's get in the mood with Alberto's gorgeous photos from last year. Enjoy!
	The Nebelhorn Trophy 2018 complete album - Miscellaneous August 30, 2019 Some extra goodies: a practice group of the ladies, the openingsceremony, skaters around the ice, Aljona & Bruno at the exhibition and it's closing & some of the social media collages. Go!
	The Nebelhorn Trophy 2018 complete album - Dance August 29, 2019 The last but certainly not the least discipline was ice dance. We saw many dances for the first time in the season, like Piper and Paul's gorgeous 'Vincent'. 340 photos to enjoy for you. Click!
	The Nebelhorn Trophy 2018 complete album - Men August 27, 2019 Only 8 men were on the roster but the battle for the medals was fierce. We still have fond memories of Keegan's hat, Alexander's tie and Artur's unique jump combination. Check out our 337 shots here!
	The Nebelhorn Trophy 2018 complete album - Pairs August 26, 2019 Up next are the pairs. It was an exciting competition, with only one pair maintaining the same placement between the short and the free. Browse through the 330 photos and enjoy!
	The Nebelhorn Trophy 2018 complete album - Ladies August 25, 2019 We're exactly a month away from the start of the 2019 edition of the Nebelhorn Trophy, so let's get in the mood with 533 images of the ladies competing last year, like Alina, Mai, Loena and more!
	A review of Dreams On Ice 2019 July 24, 2019 This year's shows took place June 28 – 30 and is not only a showcase of Japanese elite skaters, but also serves as a preview for the up-coming season. Click here to read Atsuko's impressions!
	Meet Sondre Bøe July 15, 2019 2019 Nordic champion and a three-time Norwegian national champion Sondre Bøe talked to us about moving training back home, his favourite movie ever, new choreographies and more. Check our new interview here!
	Photo Album: Stars on Ice 2019 June 22, 2019 Kaitlyn Weaver and Andrew Poje, Kaetlyn Osmond, Meaghan Duhamel and Eric Radford, Patrick Chan and many others took part of the Stars on Ice tour in Canada. Debi shares her beautiful photos from Toronto and Hamilton with us: take a look here.