Olympic gold medalists Sui Wenjing and Han Cong, China's celebrated figure skating pair, will lace up their skates for a highly anticipated competitive return in the 2025-2026 ISU Grand Prix series. The Chinese Figure Skating Association confirmed their participation in Friday's roster announcement, reigniting hopes for a strong Chinese presence at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.
The duo, who clinched gold at the 2022 Beijing Winter Games and silver at PyeongChang 2018, will first compete at October's Cup of China in Chongqing before heading to Japan's NHK Trophy. Their return marks a critical moment for China's skating program, which failed to qualify for this year's World Championships.
With September's Olympic qualifier in Beijing serving as their last chance to secure a Milano Cortina berth, all eyes will be on Sui and Han's performance during the six-stop Grand Prix circuit. The series kicks off in France on October 17th, progressing through North America and Europe before concluding in Finland.
This comeback story carries special significance for Asian sports enthusiasts and diaspora communities, as Sui and Han's artistry and technical precision have made them cultural ambassadors for China's winter sports ambitions.
