Team USA Sends Six Rising Stars to Compete at JGP Thailand

The future of American figure skating is on full display at the Junior Grand Prix Thailand, where six promising young athletes are representing the United States. The competition, which runs from September 11th to 14th, is the third event of the ISU Junior Grand Prix Series.

Leading the charge are Logan Higase-Chen and Taira Shinohara, the U.S. junior champion and silver medalist,respectively. Higase-Chen, a seasoned competitor, is looking to build on her impressive performance at the Cranberry Cup International. Shinohara, on the other hand, is making his JGP debut with high expectations after a standout performance at the Bavarian Open.

The Peal siblings, Elliana and Ethan, are also making waves in the ice dance world. The talented duo, who have already achieved a fifth-place finish at the World Junior Championships, are aiming to continue their upward trajectory at the JGP.

Joining the Peals is the ice dance team of Hana Maria Aboian and Daniil Veselukhin, who are making their JGP debut.The pair, who formed their partnership in December 2023, have already made a name for themselves with a victory at the Lake Placid Ice Dance International.

The competition will culminate on Saturday with the free dance and men’s free skate, where fans can expect to see some thrilling performances from these rising stars.