Chiba leads women's short program as Ignatova returns to competition
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 6, 2026, 10:24 AM
Last updated Nov 6, 2026
Mone Chiba currently leads the women's short program at the Cup of China in Shenzhen, scoring 76.08 points with her James Bond-themed routine. She edged out Anastasiia Gubanova, who set a personal best of 75.05. Alexandra Ignatova, competing as a neutral athlete, stands third with 72.37 points, marking her return to international competition after an injury. The event continues with the men's short program and pairs competition later today.
- •Chiba takes the lead with a score of 76.08 points.
- •Gubanova sets a personal best at 75.05 points.
- •Ignatova scores 72.37 points in her first competition since March.
- •Ice dance leaders Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson score 80 points.
- •Men's short program and pairs event set to begin this afternoon.
- 10:24 AMYahoo Sports — Chiba leads figure skating Cup of China as Ignatova returns
"SHENZHEN, China (AP) — World silver medalist Mone Chiba led the way in the women's short program at the Cup of China as Russian Alexandra Ignatova made a long-awaited return to the figure skating Grand Prix series Friday.08 points with her James Bond-themed program, despite an error on a double axel, in her first skate since the world championships in March following an offseason ankle injury.
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