Japan's Kao Miura took the lead at the ISU Grand Prix Cup of China figure skating competition on Friday, while Kazakhstan's Mikhail Shaidorov, the reigning Olympic champion, placed fifth after the short program.
The event, part of the 2026-27 Grand Prix series, saw Miura deliver a strong performance to top the standings. Shaidorov, who won gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, struggled to find his best form and sits in fifth position heading into the free skate.
Further details on scores and the full standings were not immediately available. The Cup of China continues through the weekend with the free skate segments scheduled for Saturday.
