In a huge blow to Russian skating, teen star Kamila Valieva has received a four-year suspension for doping. The development was confirmed by the Court of Arbitration for Sport on Monday (Jan 29) after the figure skater failed a doping test ahead of the 2022 Winter Olympics.

Skating: Russia’s Kamila Valieva handed four-year ban for doping, Olympic gold could go to US

The Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) will still win a medal from the controversial figure skating team event at the 2022 Beijing Olympics after they were demoted from gold to bronze after the disqualification of Kamila Valieva.

Russia dropped to bronze in 2022 Olympic skating event after Kamila Valieva doping ban

South Korean roller skater Jung Cheol-won endured an agonising heartbreak after he celebrated a tad too early before crossing the finish line. Leading the 3,000-metre relay race at the Hangzhou Asian Games in China on Monday (October 2), Jung eased up and raised his arms in the home stretch of the race, only to be pipped by Taiwan's Huang Yu-Lin and his outstretched leg on the line.

Watch | South Korean skater celebrates prematurely, loses out on gold by fraction of a second

The Rideau Canal Skateway, which is a 7.8-kilometre long (5-mile) stretch of frozen water and is an iconic tourist place as well as a mode of transport in the capital city of Canada, is likely to remain closed for the first time since it was built in 1971.

For the first time in 52 years, world’s longest skating rink to close due to global warming

Japanese figure skating star Yuzuru Hanyu has called a press conference later Tuesday, with speculation swirling that the "Ice Prince" will announce his retirement from competition after struggling with injury at this year's Winter Olympics.

Japan's figure skating star Yuzuru Hanyu sparks retirement rumours

Japan's two-time Olympic figure skating champion Yuzuru Hanyu retired from competition aged 27 on Tuesday, after struggling with injuries at this year's Beijing Games.

Two-time Olympic skating champion Japan's 'ice prince' Yuzuru Hanyu retires aged 27

Russia has been dropped as a figure skating Grand Prix host and Russian and Belarusian skaters banned, the International Skating Union (ISU) said as it announced the 2022-3 programme on Thursday.

Skating: Russia, China left out from 2022-23 Grand Prix calendar

The International Skating Union (ISU) said on Tuesday that competitors from Russia and Belarus will not be allowed to take part in its international events until further notice over Moscow`s invasion of Ukraine.

Russian, Belarusian skaters banned from ISU competitions until further notice

Erin Jackson of the United States won gold in the women`s 500 metres speed skating with an explosive start on Sunday, giving the U.S. its first gold medal in the event since 1994 and first speed skating medal at the Beijing Olympics.

Erin Jackson creates history, becomes first Black woman to win individual Winter Olympic gold

The world's top anti-doping authority will investigate the entourage of 15-year-old Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva who tested positive for a banned drug, plunging her into a doping scandal at the Beijing Winter Olympics.

WADA to investigate Russian Kamila Valieva's doping scandal at Beijing Winter Olympics

An 11-month old Chinese girl has created waves due to skateborading skills. Wang Yuji, who hasn't even turned 1-year-old can't even walk properly is seen skateboarding in videos that are being shared online.

Baby on a snowboard is grabbing eyeballs in China

Only a few people are able to take forward passion and continue all their lifetime, but a Russian granny is still doing that. Lyubov Morekhodovatakes, 79, who lives alone on the banks of famous Baikal lake in Russia, still is skating every day on skates that are about as old as the woman is, reports news agency Reuters.

Watch | Meet 79-year-old Russian granny who still loves to skate

After struggling to control the spread of the deadly coronavirus in the country, the Dutch premier Mark Rutte has urged locals to exercise caution while heading out to skate.

Please do not fall: Dutch PM warns skaters amid coronavirus pandemic

Russia's famous ice rink in the Red Square celebrated its 15th anniversary on Saturday (November 28) with a colourful opening ceremony despite the coronavirus pandemic.

Ice rink in Red Squar opens with colourful performance despite COVID-19 threat

Skateboards have become a vehicle of empowerment in Afghanistan. A non-profit organisation Skateistan, is providing free skate lessons to youngers in the country. Around half the students are girls. WION brings you a report.

Skateistan using skateboards to empower girls in Afghanistan

An 11-year-old boy, Tiluck Keisam, who holds a Guinness Book of World Record and a Limca Book of Record added another feather to his cap on Monday. Keisam attempted a new feat at Slalom Waveboarding event with skates and harnessed a fresh world record.

Skating prodigy Tiluck Keisam attempts fresh bid to claim new world records; inspires others

In pics: Kashmir's cold waves no bar for skating championship

After the International Skating Union had banned her for two years in 2009, the speed skater sought for more than 4 million euros in damages. However, she never failed a drug test

German court drops Claudia Pechstein's doping ban damages suit

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