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Asian Open Figure Skating Trophy 2025 kicks off at SM Skating MOA

Get ready for a breathtaking spectacle as Asia’s finest figure skaters take center stage at the Asian Open Figure Skating Trophy 2025, happening from August 1 to 5, 2025 at SM Skating Mall of Asia in Manila.

Cathryn Limketkai 2024 Philippine National Silver Medalist and 2025 Asian Winter Games Competitor.

Chinese Taipei ISU World Championship Competitor, Li Yu Hsiang. (photo credit: CGTN Filipino)

2022 Winter Olympian Zhu Yi from China. (photo credit: CGTN Filipino)

Dias Jirenbayev is a 6-time National Medallist and ISU 4 Continents Competitor from Kazakhstan. (photo credit: CGTN Filipino)

Sanctioned by the International Skating Union (ISU) and the Asian Skating Union (ASU), this prestigious event marks the start of the 2026 Winter Olympic season and brings together over 170 athletes from 19 countries. Expect stunning performances and fierce competition from figure skating powerhouses such as South Korea, China, and Kazakhstan, alongside rising stars from Southeast Asia, including the Philippines, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.

Isabella Gamez and Alexander Korovin are the First Southeast Asian and Philippine pair team to compete at the ISU World Figure Skating Championships & Asian Winter Games

Silver Medalists Pair Skater from Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Tae Ok Ryom and Kum Chol Han at the 2025 Asian Winter Games. (photo credit: CGTN Filipino)

Hosted by the Philippine Skating Union (PHSU) supported by ISU Development Commission, Philippine Sports Commission and Milo, the event underscores the Philippines’ growing capability to stage world-class international sporting events while highlighting the nation’s signature warmth and hospitality.

Paolo Borromeo two-time Philippine National Champion and 2025 Asian Winter Games Competitor.

Lap Kan Lincoln Yuen from Hongkong is ISU 4 Continents Championships Competitor.

Maxine Bautista is the 2024 Philippine National Champion.

Kim Hyun Gyeom (center) at the Winter Youth Olympic Games 2024- Champion from South Korea. (photo credit: CGTN Filipino)

“This is a rare chance to see the Philippines’ top figure skating prospects compete on home ice—and the stakes are high,” says Nikki Cheng, President of the Philippine Skating Union. She also added that for Filipino skaters, the Asian Open serves as a national selection event for both the 2026 Olympic Qualifier Pool and the 2025 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.

“This tournament showcases the extraordinary talent and dedication of our region’s figure skaters, promoting unity and camaraderie among nations,” says Joseph Silva, Senior Assistant Vice President of SM Skating. “We invite everyone to experience the grace and excitement of figure skating and support these remarkable athletes.”

Admission is only P150 on a first-come, first-served basis —so mark your calendars and witness world-class athleticism, artistry, and unforgettable moments on the ice.

For updates and full event details, visit SM Skating and Philippine Skating Union on Facebook.

Social Media Asia Editor