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Kelowna hosts 2026 Skate Canada International figure skating event FAST-MOVING
The 2026 Skate Canada International concluded in Kelowna, marking the city’s third time hosting the event. As the second competition in the annual ISU Figure Skating Grand Prix series, the tournament featured international athletes competing for qualification for the Grand Prix Final in Chongqing, China.
Notable winners included British skaters Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson, who secured gold in the free dance competition. Canadian pair Lia Pereira and Trennt Michaud also earned gold in both the pair’s short programming and free skating competitions. In the women’s division, 18-year-old Japanese skater Mao Shimida won gold in both the short programming and free skating segments.
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Kelowna · Lewis Gibson · Lia Pereira · Lilah Fear · Skate Canada International · Trennt Michaud
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- [● 9 SOURCES] Marie-Jade Lauriault and Romain le Gac placed fifth in free dancing. similkameenspotlight.com · barrierestarjournal.com · lakecowichangazette.com · cranbrooktownsman.com · lakecountrycalendar.com · +4 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] The 2026 Skate Canada International was held in Kelowna. similkameenspotlight.com · barrierestarjournal.com · lakecowichangazette.com · cranbrooktownsman.com · lakecountrycalendar.com · +4 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] Lia Pereira and Trennt Michaud won gold in the pair’s short programming and free skating competitions. similkameenspotlight.com · barrierestarjournal.com · lakecowichangazette.com · cranbrooktownsman.com · lakecountrycalendar.com · +4 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] Mao Shimida won gold in the women’s division short programming and free skating competitions. similkameenspotlight.com · barrierestarjournal.com · lakecowichangazette.com · cranbrooktownsman.com · lakecountrycalendar.com · +4 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] The ISU Figure Skating Grand Prix Final will take place from Dec. 10 to 12 in Chongqing, China. similkameenspotlight.com · barrierestarjournal.com · lakecowichangazette.com · cranbrooktownsman.com · lakecountrycalendar.com · +4 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson won gold in the free dance competition. similkameenspotlight.com · barrierestarjournal.com · lakecowichangazette.com · cranbrooktownsman.com · lakecountrycalendar.com · +4 more