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Germany to Miss Women’s Figure Skating Singles at 2026 Olympics for First Time Since 2006

After Kristina Isaev’s retirement left no viable contender, the federation is prioritizing a 2030 rebuild over entering Beijing’s qualifier.

Deutsche Olympiahoffnung Genrikh Gartung
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Overview

  • Germany’s skating federation confirmed it registered no woman for the Olympic qualifier in Beijing scheduled for September 19–21.
  • An internal senior test in Oberstdorf found no athlete with realistic chances to earn a women’s singles quota following Isaev’s retirement.
  • Seventeen-year-old Genrikh Gartung was named to skate the men’s qualifier ahead of national champion Nikita Starostin, but he still lacks German citizenship for the Games.
  • The ISU is holding the final Olympic qualifier as a standalone event in Beijing this year, with five men’s spots to be awarded.
  • Germany already holds two Olympic berths in pairs and one in ice dance, and a women’s singles appearance in 2026 would only be possible via the team event if the country qualifies.