Kinoshita Cup 2025, John Nicks Pairs Challenge, and Bolero Cup Recaps

We recap a busy week of skating comps with the four-discipline Kinoshita Cup in Japan, the John Nicks Pairs Challenge, and the Bolero Cup ice dance event. Many heavy hitters debuted their new programs, and we have lots of feelings about them!

September 10, 2025

Recaps of the 2025 Kinoshita Cup, John Nicks Pairs Challenge, and Bolero Cup events

Chapters

0:00 — Intro
0:50 — John Nicks Pairs Competition
15:06 — Kinoshita Cup Men’s Competition
22:49 — Kinoshita Cup Pairs Competition
30:52 — Kinoshita Cup Women’s Competition
45:18 — Kinoshita Cup Ice Dance Competition
54:51 — Bolero Cup Ice Dance Competition
1:07:16 — Gold in our Hearts
1:10:20 — Wrap-Up

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