Four Continents Figure Skating Championships moved from Astana to Almaty after fire

The 2027 Four Continents Figure Skating Championship has been moved from Astana to Almaty, Kazakhstan, because of the aftermath of a fire at an energy facility that serves the left-bank part of the capital, according to 24KZ. The decision was taken at a meeting of the ISU Council in Lausanne, and the competition will be held at Almaty Arena.

The Kazakhstan Skating Union agreed to the transfer. A statement said the fire, which hit a power plant serving the left-bank part of Astana, affected both operations and safety in the area of the originally selected venue. The championship had been announced in Astana on June 22.

The tournament is scheduled for February 9-14, 2027. Skaters from Asia, the Americas, Africa and Oceania are set to take part.