World Junior Figure Skating: Wang Yihan 5th, Chen Yu/Dong Yinbo 4th – Results & Highlights
TALLINN, Estonia – The conclusion of the ISU Junior World Championships in Tallinn, Estonia, saw compelling performances across all disciplines, with several athletes achieving personal bests and setting new benchmarks for their nations. The competition, held at the Tondiraba Ice Hall from to , showcased the rising stars of figure skating.
Junior Women’s Competition
The Junior Women’s competition concluded on with a strong showing from several skaters. While specific results weren’t immediately available beyond the event schedule, the competition featured a Short Program on and a Free Skating segment on . The event included a panel of judges for both segments, with detailed classifications and scores available in PDF format according to the ISU results website.
Junior Men’s Competition
The Junior Men’s competition saw its Short Program take place on , followed by the Free Skating segment on . Like the women’s event, judges’ scores and detailed classifications were recorded and are available for review. Yanhao Li’s performance was noted on Instagram, with a score of 77.18, though the context of this score within the overall competition wasn’t immediately clear.
Junior Pairs and Ice Dance
The Junior Pairs competition commenced with the Short Program on and concluded with the Free Skating on . Chen YuXuan and Dong YinBo secured fourth place in the Pairs competition, while an upset saw Ukraine claim the bronze medal, with Canada taking both gold, and silver. The Junior Ice Dance competition unfolded with the Rhythm Dance on and the Free Dance on .
Looking Back at 2025 Results
A review of the 2025 ISU World Junior Championships in Junior Women reveals Mao Shimada of Japan as the gold medalist with a total score of 230.84. Jia Shin of Korea took silver with 190.53, and Elyce Lin-Gracey of the USA earned bronze with 188.71. Several other nations were represented in the top 20, including France, Georgia, Estonia, Switzerland, and Australia. Yihan Wang of China also competed in 2025, achieving a total score of 175.51 and placing 12th overall. Her results included a score of 63.44 in the Short Program and 112.07 in the Free Skating at the World Junior Championship in Debrecen.
Yihan Wang’s Recent Performances
Further examination of Yihan Wang’s recent results, as documented on RinkResults, shows a consistent competitive trajectory. She achieved a score of 60.96 in the Short Program and 115.67 in the Free Skating at the JGP Baku 2025, totaling 176.63. At the JGP Varese 2025, she scored 60.91 and 120.30, respectively, for a combined score of 181.21. Her performance at the Grand Prix and Junior Grand Prix Final 2024 in Grenoble saw her score 64.52 in the Short Program and 123.38 in the Free Skating, resulting in a total of 187.90. These results demonstrate Wang’s consistent presence on the international junior circuit.
Event Logistics and Information
The ISU Junior World Championships in Tallinn operated under a detailed time schedule, with events running from to . The event was organized by the International Skating Union and facilitated by Swiss Timing, Ltd. Detailed information regarding entries, results, and judges’ scores for all segments – Short Program, Free Skating, Rhythm Dance, and Free Dance – are available on the official ISU results website. The event took place at the Tondiraba Ice Hall in Tallinn, Estonia.
The championships serve as a crucial stepping stone for young skaters aiming to progress to the senior ranks, providing valuable competitive experience and exposure on the international stage. The performances in Tallinn will undoubtedly shape the future landscape of figure skating, highlighting the next generation of talent poised to compete at the highest levels.