Dikidzhi Wins Silver, Semenenko Bronze at Grand Prix of China
Foma Ladny · 8 Nov 2026 · Читать по-русски
Calmly, without fuss: the Grand Prix of China figure skating event in Shenzhen is over, and Russia has two podium finishers. Vladislav Dikidzhi is second, Evgeni Semenenko third. Both competed as neutral athletes.
The standings by total score over the two programs. First place: Japan's Kao Miura, 293.25. Dikidzhi 282.44, Semenenko 281.62. Just 0.82 points between our skaters — as in hockey, where a single centimeter at the goal decides it.
How they got there. After the short program on Nov. 6, Semenenko was third (99.72) and Dikidzhi fourth (98.86). In Sunday's free skate Dikidzhi scored 183.58, Semenenko 181.90. The 1.68-point gap in the free skate was enough for Dikidzhi to overtake his compatriot and climb from fourth to second. Miura kept the lead he took in the short program (102.90).
What it means. For the Russians back at international events, this is the first stage of the season with two medalists at once. As for Tokyo, where Dikidzhi is entered as his second event, that is a conversation for closer to the start.
What do you think: is this form enough for Dikidzhi to go for gold in Tokyo?
Sources: metaratings.ru ("Dikidzhi second at Grand Prix stage in China, Semenenko takes bronze", 08.11.2026), 1istochnik.ru ("Dikidzhi and Semenenko take silver and bronze at Grand Prix of China", 08.11.2026), sport-express.net (short program, 6.11.2026). Totals checked against the short and free program scores. The ISU protocol was not opened. Data as of 08.11.2026.