Harbin, Dec 28, 2025 — At China's National Figure Skating Championships in Harbin, local hero Jin Boyang ⛸️ dominated the men's singles, clinching gold with a total of 277.76 points. The two-time Olympian topped the short program, then sealed the deal in the free skate despite a minor slip on his triple Axel.
Jin scored 185.21 in the free skate, outpacing the field. Chen Yudong took silver, and Peng Zhiming surprised many with bronze.
Under China's Winter Sports Management Center rules, athletes for the 2026 Winter Olympics will be chosen based on combined results from the 2025-26 ISU Grand Prix Cup of China and the National Championships. Jin’s solid performances so far – including a fifth-place finish at the Cup of China in October – put him in a strong position to make the Olympic team 🥇❄️.
On the women's side, 14-year-old Jin Shuxian defended her title with style, earning 208.85 points (139.77 in the free skate). Zhang Ruiyang grabbed silver, and Zhu Yi rounded out the podium with bronze.
Fans from Seoul to Singapore are buzzing on social media, cheering these athletes as figure skating gains mainstream appeal across Asia 🌏📱. Harbin’s icy arena has become the latest hotspot for winter sports inspiration.
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Jin Boyang wins men's singles at National Figure Skating Championships
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