Figure skater Kim Chae-yeon speaks during an interview with Yonhap News Agency in Seoul on Feb. 25, 2025. Kim captured the women's singles title at the Four Continents Figure Skating Championships in Seoul on Feb.

Though the 32-year-old, Beijing Winter Olympics gold medalist was not competing, his presence was still felt. Han served as a guardian of the national flag during the opening ceremony, watched the Chinese team competing at short-track speed skating events, and participated in a range of activities promoting sportsmanship.

Kim Chae-yeon of South Korea won the Four Continents figure skating competition with a near-flawless free skate to prevent an American sweep of the podium.

The Toronto Ice Fusion Spring Festival Gala has become a wonderful spectacle of sports and culture, fusing the elegance of figure skating with traditional Chinese arts. The third annual gala was held on Feb 17 at Elgin Barrow Arena in Richmond Hill, bringing together local residents and overseas performers to celebrate Chinese New Year.

The Chinese win twice as many gold medals (32) as nearest challengers South Korea, with Japan third with 10. Read more at straitstimes.com.