2010 Cup of China
figure skating competition
The 2010 Cup of China was the third event of six in the 2010–11 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating, a senior-level international invitational competition series. It was held at the Capital Indoor Stadium in Beijing on November 4–7. Medals were awarded in the disciplines of men's singles, ladies' singles, pair skating, and ice dancing. Skaters earned points toward qualifying for the 2010–11 Grand Prix Final.
Schedule
(Local Time, GMT +08:00)
Friday, November 5
14:45 - Ice dancing short dance
16:30 - Ladies' short program
18:25 - Men's short program
20:20 - Pairs' short program
Saturday, November 6
14:00 - Ice dancing free dance
15:55 - Ladies' free skating
18:05 - Men's free skating
20:25 - Pairs' free skating
Sunday, November 7
Exhibition gala
Results
Men
Ladies
Pairs
Ice dancing
External links
"2010–11 Grand Prix Announcement". International Skating Union. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-08-16. Retrieved June 28, 2010.
"2010–11 Grand Prix: Entries Men - All 6 Events". International Skating Union.
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