Cup of China 2025 Grand Prix Series Recap. Scoreography figure skating podcast. Pictured skaters: Sui and Han, and Amber Glenn.

Cup of China 2025 Recap

The second Grand Prix event of 2025 featured the return of Olympic champions Sui & Han, exciting wins from Amber Glenn and Shun Sato, and a nervous victory for Chock & Bates. Plus more questionable judging, and a kiss ’n cry controversy.
October 27, 2025

Grand Prix Series Recap: Cup of China 2025

Chapters

0:00 — Intro
1:37 — Women’s Competition
24:10 — Pairs Competition
39:16 — Men’s Competition
57:21 — Ice Dance Competition
1:21:45 — Final thoughts on Cup of China
1:22:25 — Gold in our Hearts
1:23:42 — Skate Canada Preview
1:26:23 — Wrap-Up

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