Russian figure skater takes the lead in the Olympics selection process
In the bustling city of Beijing, China, the qualifying tournament for the 2026 Olympic Games in figure skating is underway. Among the impressive lineup of skaters, 18-year-old Russian figure skater Adelia Petrosyan has stolen the show, taking first place after the short program.
Petrosyan outshone European champions Anastasia Gubanova and Luna Hendriks, scoring an impressive 68.72 points, according to the Russian Figure Skating Federation press service. This impressive performance has secured her a place at the top of the leaderboard, and with the second program still to come, her chances of qualifying for the 2026 Olympics look strong.
The tournament, which began on September 19, will determine the top five singles skaters who will compete at the 2026 Olympic Games. Besides Petrosyan, the skaters who qualify for the 2026 Winter Olympics in the individual figure skating competitions, assuming they maintain their performance in the second program, include Petr Gummenik and Viktoria Safonowa, who placed first and fourth respectively at the qualification in Beijing; also Loena Hendricks from Belgium and Anastasia Gubanova from Georgia have chances.
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As we await the results of the second program, one thing is certain: Adelia Petrosyan is a skater to watch in the figure skating world, and her performance at the 2026 Olympics qualifier is a testament to her talent and determination. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting tournament!
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