The nation’s skaters will be participating in the Junior Grand Prix this season after missing it the past two years.
The French duo held on to their lead after the rhythm dance, exhibiting precision and flair, and prevailed with a world-record score of 229.82 points.
The Japanese partners proceeded through their elements relatively smoothly until Takahashi lost his balance and stumbled on a twizzle in the middle of their program.
The IOC, World Anti-Doping Agency and International Skating Union all wanted the 15-year-old Valieva ejected from the Olympics after it was revealed that she had tested...
The IOC and ISU are appealing to overturn the reinstatement of Valieva by the Russian Anti-Doping Agency.