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Milan, Italy – Shin Ji-a made a striking debut at the 2026 Milan-Cortina d’Ampezzo Winter Olympics, scoring 68.80 points in the women’s singles short program of the figure skating team event. The performance placed her fourth providing a significant boost to Korea’s team standing.

Competing at the Ice Skating Arena in Milan on February 6th, 2026, Shin Ji-a delivered a composed and technically proficient routine set to Chopin’s Nocturne No. 20. Her score comprised a technical element score (TES) of 37.93 and a program component score (PCS) of 30.87. She finished behind Japan’s Sakamoto Kaori, the United States’ Alyssa Liu, and Italy’s Lara Naki Gutman.

The result earned Korea 7 team points, adding to the 4 points previously secured by ice dancers Im Hae-na and Kwon Ye in the rhythm dance. Korea’s interim total now stands at 11 points, positioning them seventh in the team standings. The team faces an 8-point deficit to fifth-place Canada (19 points), the final qualifying position for the free skating segment.

Shin Ji-a’s program was highlighted by a cleanly landed triple lutz-triple toe loop combination, the most challenging jump element in her routine. The judges awarded a score of 11.20 points for this element alone, recognizing its execution. Positive grades of execution were also received for her double axel, and she successfully completed a triple flip with a 10 percent timing bonus.

Beyond the jumps, Shin Ji-a’s non-jump elements were also strong. Her flying camel spin and change foot combination spin both achieved the highest difficulty level (Level 4), while her step sequence and layback spin were evaluated at Level 3. The program component scores reflected a balanced performance, with skating skills assessed at 10.49 and composition also receiving a strong evaluation.

This Olympic debut marks a significant moment for Shin Ji-a and represents more than just a personal achievement, according to observers. It’s being viewed as a source of hope for the Korean team and its supporters.

Elsewhere in the world of sports, Lee Kang-in returned to the pitch for Paris Saint-Germain and made an immediate impact. Coming off the bench in the 23rd minute of a Ligue 1 match against Marseille on February 9th, 2026, he scored with a left-footed shot in the 29th minute of the second half, sealing a dominant 5-0 victory for PSG. This was his first league goal since November 23rd, 2025, and a significant milestone in his recovery from a left thigh injury sustained in December 2025.

Lee Kang-in’s goal was a testament to his skill and quick adaptation after more than a month of rehabilitation. He also created further attacking opportunities, including a cross that narrowly missed connecting with Gonçalo Ramos for another goal. PSG’s victory was built on a strong overall performance, with Ousmane Dembélé scoring twice in the first half.

In other news, Kurt Zouma’s potential move to Shandong Taishan fell through after he failed fitness tests. Details surrounding the failed tests were not immediately available. The situation represents a setback for both the player and the Chinese Super League club.

Finally, a social media post from Bouanga sparked controversy following the collapse of a transfer deal. The details of the transfer and the nature of the controversy were not specified, but the incident highlights the increasing scrutiny surrounding player movements and online communication in professional sports.

Across the Atlantic, Lionel Messi continued to showcase his brilliance in a preseason friendly for Inter Miami. Playing against Barcelona SC in Quito, Ecuador, on February 8th, 2026, Messi scored a stunning solo goal in the 31st minute of the first half and provided an assist in added time of the same half. His assist led to a goal by Hermann Bertellame, marking his debut goal for Inter Miami.

The match ultimately ended in a 2-2 draw after Barcelona SC equalized late in the second half. Despite the draw, Messi’s performance underscored his continued importance to Inter Miami’s attack and his ability to influence games even in preseason. He was substituted early in the second half, replaced by Luis Suárez.