Jia Shin (KOR) won the Junior Women's Short Program at the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final in Beijing, China © ISU
Jia Shin (KOR) won the Junior Women’s Short Program as the ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final continued Thursday in Beijing (CHN). The Final features the top six Skaters/Couples per discipline from the seven events of the ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating series.
Jia Shin (KOR) captures Junior Women’s Short Program
ISU World Junior silver medalist Jia Shin of Korea edged favorite and reigning ISU World Junior Champion Mao Shimada of Japan in the Junior Women’s Short Program. Newcomer Rena Uezono, also from Japan, finished third.
Shin opened her performance to “Fascination” with a triple flip-triple toe, but the landing of the toe was somewhat wobbly. Undeterred, the defending ISU Junior Grand Prix Final silver medalist went on to complete a double Axel, triple Lutz and level-four spins and footwork. She scored 69.08 points.
“I was not as nervous as I expected, I actually enjoyed it,” Shin said. “The last three years on the junior circuit taught me well. I learned how to cope with my nerves and how to compete. I want to become stronger from the experience.
“I don’t think that the fall in the warm-up affected my performance, because some days when the warm-up goes well, I make mistakes in the program and even when the warm-up doesn’t go well I do a clean performance.”
Shimada completed a big double Axel and triple flip-triple toe in her routine set to “Americano”, but she stepped out of the landing of her triple Lutz. The ISU Junior Grand Prix Final Champion earned 68.27 points.
Mao Shimada (JPN) in the Junior Women's Short Program at the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final in Beijing, China © ISU
“I felt very nervous and I needed to concentrate. For the free skating, I will relax and only think about what I can do in the training and do the same.
I'm most upset about the mistakes I made in the short program today. I made a mistake in the junior nationals with the same level of nervousness. So I wanted to put it back together which made me nervous this time as well."
Uezono turned in a strong performance to “New Moon” and “F For You” which was highlighted by a double Axel, triple flip-triple toe and triple Lutz. The JGP Poland Champion set a new personal best of 67.87 points.
Rena Uezono (JPN) in the Junior Women's Short Program at the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final in Beijing, China © ISU
“I enjoyed competing today and I felt I was moving well. In the program, I first want to show sorrow and sadness and then turn into a positive mood in the second part,” she explained.
ISU World Junior bronze medalist Ami Nakai (JPN) came fourth on 65.04 points with another solid skate.
Yuseong Kim (KOR) follows in fifth on 62.71 points while Minsol Kwon (KOR) placed sixth on 62.12 points.
For full results, see here.
Schedule of the event
Thursday, December 7: Junior Men’s, Junior Women’s & Pairs Short Programs, Men’s & Junior Pairs Short Programs
Friday, December 8: Junior Rhythm Dance, Pairs Free Skating, Junior Women’s Free Skating, Women’s Short Program & Rhythm Dance
Saturday, December 9: Junior Free Dance, Junior Pairs & Junior Men’s Free Skating, Free Dance, Women’s & Men’s Free Skating
Sunday, December 10: Exhibition Gala
The ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series consisted of six events: Skate America, Skate Canada International, Grand Prix de France, Cup of China, the Grand Prix Espoo (FIN) and NHK Trophy (JPN).
A total of 154 Skaters/Couples competed in the series: 46 Men, 43 Women, 29 Pairs and 36 Ice Dance couples.
The General Announcement of the 2023/24 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series is available here. The individual announcements are published under the respective events. Full entry lists and further information are available on the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Series page.
Prize Money
The global prize money made available by the ISU for the ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final isUS$ 272.000,00.
Men and Women Pair Skating and Ice Dance (per Couple)
1st place: US$ 25,000.00 US$ 25,000.00
2nd place: US$ 18,000.00 US$ 18,000.00
3rd place: US$ 12,000.00 US$ 12,000.00
4th place: US$ 6,000.00 US$ 6,000.00
5th place: US$ 4,000.00 US$ 4,000.00
6th place: US$ 3,000.00 US$ 3,000.00
ISU Grand Prix Standings
Where to Watch
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Selection Criteria
For a Skater/Couple to be eligible to compete at an ISU Grand Prix event, a minimum total score must have been achieved in the 2021/22 or current 2022/23 season in an ISU event (Grand Prix, Junior Grand Prix, Championships) or a Challenger Series event. Exceptions apply to host country Skaters, previously ranked Skaters or split ranked Couples who return with new partners. The minimum total score is 3/5 of highest score per discipline at the ISU World Figure Skating Championships 2022 and are as follows: Women: 141.65, Men: 187.49, Pairs: 132.65, Ice Dance: 137.89.
Following the IOC recommendation and in order to protect the integrity of ice skating competitions and for the safety of all the participants of international ice skating competitions, the ISU Council based on Article 17.1.q)i) of the ISU Constitution, agreed that with immediate effect and until further notice, no Skaters belonging to the ISU Members in Russia (Russian Skating Union and the Figure Skating Federation of Russia) and Belarus (Skating Union of Belarus) shall be invited or allowed to participate in International ice skating competitions including ISU Championships and other ISU Events. The same applies to Officials listed in the respective ISU Communications and/or Regulations under Russia and Belarus (see ISU Communication 2469).
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