Definition:
The 2013 Cup of China was a senior-level international figure skating competition held during the 2013–14 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating season. It served as one of six events in the International Skating Union (ISU) Grand Prix series, culminating in the Grand Prix Final for top-performing skaters.
Overview:
The 2013 Cup of China took place from November 8 to November 10, 2013. The event was hosted in Shanghai, China, at the Shanghai Oriental Sports Center. It featured competitions in men's singles, ladies' singles, pair skating, and ice dance disciplines. Skaters earned points based on their placements, with the top six in each discipline across the Grand Prix series qualifying for the 2013–14 Grand Prix Final.
The competition brought together elite figure skaters from various countries, including China, the United States, Japan, Canada, and Russia. Notable performances included victories by skaters such as Patrick Chan (Canada) in men's singles and Mao Asada (Japan) in ladies' singles.
Etymology/Origin:
The name "Cup of China" combines the trophy-style designation "Cup" with the host nation, "China." It is part of a naming convention used by the ISU for Grand Prix events, where each competition is named after its host country (e.g., Cup of Russia, Skate America). The "2013" denotes the year the competition was held.
Characteristics:
- Level: Senior international
- Sanctioning body: International Skating Union (ISU)
- Part of: 2013–14 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating series
- Disciplines: Men's singles, ladies' singles, pair skating, ice dance
- Location: Shanghai, China
- Format: Skaters earned placements based on scores in short programs and free skates; results contributed to Grand Prix standings
Related Topics:
- ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating
- 2013–14 Figure Skating Season
- Shanghai Oriental Sports Center
- International Figure Skating Competitions
- Grand Prix Final (2013)