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Olympic and world champion Alysa Liu has announced she will not compete this season to recalibrate her skating and artistry, with plans to return after refining her technique and personal growth.
The Grand Prix season has opened with a flurry of results. Siao wins in France as Nakai and Beaudry-Cizeron post strong showings while Shaidorov’s Olympic title run faces a stumble. Russian entries compete as neutrals after recent sanctions shifts, and new rivalries emerge as the season begins to take shape.