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Kao Miura wins Cup of China and qualifies for Grand Prix Final
Japan’s Kao Miura won the men’s title at the Cup of China in Shenzhen on Sunday.
The 21-year-old scored a personal best of 190.35 in the free skate and a career-best 293.25 overall.
He had led after Friday’s short program and finished ahead of Russia’s Vladislav Dikidzhi and Evgeni Semenenko.
The win secured Miura a place in December’s Grand Prix Final in Chongqing, China.
The Final brings together the six skaters who earn the most points across the Grand Prix Series.
Miura finished second at the series’ opening event, the Grand Prix de France, and said he wants to keep improving before the Final.
Japan’s Mone Chiba had won the women’s title a day earlier, while compatriot Shun Sato finished fourth in the men’s event.
Kao Miura of Japan won the men’s title at the Cup of China in Shenzhen on Nov. 8, 2026.
Miura scored a personal-best 190.35 points in the free skate and a career-best 293.25 overall.
The win qualified Miura for the Grand Prix Final, which is scheduled to be held in Chongqing, China, in December.
Vladislav Dikidzhi finished second and Evgeni Semenenko third, while Japan’s Shun Sato placed fourth.
Miura said he was happy with his performance and wanted to keep training for the final.
- Who
- Japan’s Kao Miura won the men’s title.
- What
- He won the Cup of China and qualified for the Grand Prix Final.
- When
- Nov. 8, 2026.
- Where
- Shenzhen, China.
- Why
- His win earned him a berth in the Grand Prix Final.
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Miura stood top after the short program.
Miura won the men’s title at the Cup of China in Shenzhen.
The Grand Prix Final is scheduled to be held in Chongqing, China.
- Free skate score
- 190.35 points
- Overall score
- 293.25 points
- Runner-up
- Vladislav Dikidzhi, 282.44 points
- Third place
- Evgeni Semenenko, 281.62 points
- Miura’s age
- 21
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