Leah Sandler

This week in figure skating: The Trialeti Trophy

The International Skating Union Figure Skating Grand Prix season is still a couple of weeks away, but this week marked the halfway point in the Challenger Series. Many fan-favorite Japanese skaters competed at the Tokyo Regionals. But the Trialeti Trophy in Batumi, Georgia showcased many Olympians’ season debuts, as well as some controversial scoring decisions, to set the tone for the 2026-27 season.