Iceskating

Green News

World’s biggest ice rink threatened by climate change

The ice isn’t thick enough to support the weight of skaters or equipment.

16/02/2023

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Reflecting Pool in US capital covered with ice

People walk over the frozen Reflecting Pool on the National Mall in Washington, DC, as a historic winter storm and Arctic blast engulf the US.

27/12/2022

Climate

Will climate change bring an end to winter sports?

The climate crisis could mean the future of skiing and ice skating lies in artificial snow.

19/07/2021

Sport

Portugal's winter Olympic hopefuls continue to chase their dreams

With the training conditions for winter sports in Portugal one of the biggest challenges, cross country skier José Cabeça and speed skater, Diogo Marreiros have to train on wheels.

04/04/2021

Destinations

Why Moscow is the perfect city for a winter break

In partnership with Discover Moscow

Moscow in winter has a special charm. There are plenty of sights and activities to explore, from skating in Europe's largest ice rink to discovering the palaces and parks of times gone by.

05/03/2021

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Dutch ice skaters take advantage of frozen canals and lakes

Dozens of skaters took to the frozen surface of Amsterdam's historic Prinsengracht canal on Saturday, as the deep freeze gripping Europe allowed skating on a small section of the canal for the first time since 2018.

13/02/2021

Experiences

In pictures: Vintage shots of fun in the snow

Skating in NYC's Central Park, sledging down Montmartre in Paris, snowball fights in the Vatican and skiing in Nice. Here's a selection of black and white photographs to remind us of the timeless fun of the season.

11/01/2021

France

French ice skating: More than 20 coaches accused of abuse

A formal investigation into allegations of sexual abuse in the French Ice sports federation has revealed that more than 20 coaches have allegedly sexually, physically or verbally abused the people they were training.

04/08/2020

France

Rape inquiry launched after French skating champion accuses ex-coach

Ex-coach Gilles Beyer faces accusations of "rape of minors" after former champion Sarah Abitbol said he abused her in a new book.

04/02/2020

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Celebrities open seasonal skating rink in Moscow's Red Square

As skating backdrops go, this is likely one of the better ones.

30/11/2019

Japan

France takes gold at World Figure Skating Championships

Gabriella Papadakis and Guillaume Cizeron took their fourth world championship crown in ice dancing and beat their own world record.

23/03/2019

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Gold medalist ice skater practices on frozen lake in Russia

Adelina Sotnikova performed a dance routine on the ice of Lake Baikal.

18/02/2019

USA

Owner bids for ice-skating dog to become hockey mascot

Benny, a Labrador retriever, was once living in a kill shelter, waiting to be put down. But when Cheryl Del Sangro saw a picture of the puppy, she knew she had to take him home.

29/09/2018

Netherlands

Watch: People skate on frozen Dutch canals

Children and adults in the Netherlands have been using ice skates and modified skateboards to glide over frozen waterways.

03/03/2018

South Korea

Zagitova wins first gold for Olympic Athletes from Russia

The 15-year-old beat her best friend and compatriot Evgenia Medvedeva to grab the Olympic title

23/02/2018

South Korea

Pyeongchang 2018 round-up: what happened today at the Winter Olympics?

From the OAR's first gold, to bronze for Switzerland in Curling and new doping results, find out everything you need to know about Friday's Winter Olympics.

23/02/2018