Though the 32-year-old, Beijing Winter Olympics gold medalist was not competing, his presence was still felt. Han served as a guardian of the national flag during the opening ceremony, watched the Chinese team competing at short-track speed skating events, and participated in a range of activities promoting sportsmanship.

South Korean figure skater Kim Chae-yeon secured victory in the women’s singles at the 2025 ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships, held at Mokdong Ice Rink in Seoul. She scored 74.02 points in the short program and 148.36 in the free skate, earning a total of 222.38 points. /Yonhap News

Seoul, South Korea, for this year’s Four Continents Figure Skating Championships (4CC), a cornerstone of the International Skating Union’s (ISU) competition calendar. A dazzling display of the sport’s combination of athleticism and artistry,