In a stunning display of resilience, U.S. figure skater Amber Glenn clinched the Cup of China title for the second consecutive year, overcoming neck pain to outshine her world champion teammate Alysa Liu. The event, held in Chongqing, China, saw Glenn deliver a remarkable free skate performance, despite a shaky landing on a triple toeloop early in her routine. Clutching her neck post-performance, Glenn’s determination paid off as she secured a total score of 214.78, edging out Liu’s 212.07. Japan’s Rinka Watanabe rounded out the podium in third place, narrowly maintaining her position despite a subpar free skate. Glenn expressed her elation, stating it was “incredible” to share the podium with her teammate. Notably, this marked Liu’s first podium finish in a Grand Prix event, despite her prior world championship accolades. In the men’s competition, Japan’s Shun Sato defended his title with a flawless free skate featuring three quadruple jumps, amassing 278.12 points. Italy’s Daniel Grassl and Kazakhstan’s Mikhail Shaidorov followed in second and third, respectively. The ice dance segment saw world champions Madison Chock and Evan Bates claim their first Cup of China victory, scoring 208.25 points. The event, the second in the Grand Prix series, serves as a crucial stepping stone for skaters aiming for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in February 2026.