Figure Skating Grand Prix: Czech skaters Valesiová, Bidař, and Reshtenko compete in Canada

At the Grand Prix figure skating event in Kelowna, Canada, Czech skaters Anna Valesiová and Martin Bidař placed fifth in the pairs competition after the short program, earning 60.44 points. Despite one significant error, the duo expressed satisfaction with their performance and their ability to manage the time difference.

In the men's singles category, Georgii Reshtenko holds eighth place following a short program score of 76.43. Reshtenko noted that while his jumps were as planned, he anticipated higher scores, though he viewed the performance as a significant improvement over his previous competition.

The competition is currently led by Japan's Rio Nakata in the men's division with 92.64 points, while the pairs division is led by Canadians Lia Pereira and Trennt Michaud with 77.06 points. The free skating programs are scheduled to take place overnight.