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November 2, 2026

Shin Jia Sixth in Figure Skating Grand Prix Short Program

South Korean figure skater Shin Jia placed sixth at the Grand Prix event in Kelowna with 65.38 points, falling short of leader Mao Shimada of Japan who scored 82.11. Shin landed her opening double Axel cleanly but took a costly fall on a triple Lutz attempt, resulting in a one-point deduction. Despite the error, she showed strong technique in spins and combinations, earning Level 4 difficulty ratings.
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If you're following Korean sports or living here, this shows Korea's competitive figure skating scene and how athletes perform on the international stage.
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