ISU Junior Grand Prix in Baku

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ISU Junior Grand Prix in Baku: Rising Skating Stars and a Czech Contribution

 

In September 2025, Baku hosted the ISU Junior Grand Prix in figure skating for the first time in history.
The event took place at the Heydar Aliyev Sports and Concert Complex and welcomed over 150 athletes from 20+ countries.

🏆 Results Worth Highlighting

  • Ice Dance
    🥇 France – Ambre Perrier Gianesini / Samuel Blanc Klaperman (162.21 points)
    🥈 Italy – Zoe Bianchi / Daniel Basile
    🥉 Canada – Summer Homick / Nicholas Ballou

  • Women
    🥇 Yuseong Kim (South Korea)
    🥈 Mayuko Oka (Japan)
    🥉 Sofia Shifrin (Israel)

🇨🇿 Czech Presence – Athletes and Technology

Czech skaters also took part in the competition:

  • Jakub Tykal – 12th place (Men)

  • Jana Horčičková – 11th place (Women)

  • Eliška Žáková / Filip Mencl – 7th place (Pairs)

But the Czech Republic was not only present on the ice – we also supplied a modern ice resurfacing machine that ensured top ice quality throughout the event.

👉 Thanks to its advanced system, the ice was kept smooth and consistent, crucial for both athlete safety and fair competition.

🌍 Importance for Azerbaijan and the Region

Hosting the ISU Junior Grand Prix in Baku:

  • brings valuable experience with international tournaments,

  • inspires young athletes to train,

  • supports investment in sports infrastructure.

For us, it was an honor to contribute not only as a technology supplier but also as a supporter of ice sports in a growing region.

🔜 What’s Next for the Junior Grand Prix?

The next stop of the series will be Gdańsk, Poland, where more rising stars will showcase their talent.

📌 The premiere JGP in Baku connected athletic achievements with modern ice technology – and the Czech Republic was proudly part of it.

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