Mao Shimada Takes the Lead
Japan’s Mao Shimada delivered a strong performance to finish first in the women’s short program at Skate Canada International on Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Kelowna, British Columbia. The four-time junior world champion earned 82.11 points, taking the lead in the competition.
Levito and Petrokina Follow
American skater Isabeau Levito placed second with 78.50 points, while Estonia’s Niina Petrokina finished third with 77.24 points. Japan’s Saki Miyake ranked fourth with 71.95 points, keeping another Japanese skater among the leading competitors.
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Competition Continues with the Free Skate
The women’s event was set to continue on Sunday with the free skate, where the athletes would have another opportunity to improve their overall scores and compete for the final standings. Shimada entered the next stage in a strong position, but the final results would depend on both programs. <Cite refs={[“turn838911search3”]}/>
Japan’s Figure Skating Strength
Shimada’s performance added to Japan’s strong showing at the event. On Friday, Japanese skater Rio Nakata had also led the men’s short program. The results highlighted Japan’s continued presence among the leading competitors at the international figure skating competition.
Final Word
Mao Shimada took the lead in the women’s short program at Skate Canada with 82.11 points, ahead of Isabeau Levito and Niina Petrokina. Attention then turned to the free skate, which would determine the final women’s standings.
