Figure Skating: Georgia's Performance at the 2019 World Junior Championships
The 2019 World Junior Figure Skating Championships served as a pivotal moment for Georgian athletics, as the nation successfully secured quota places for four of its figure skaters. These athletes demonstrated significant skill across multiple disciplines, including singles, pairs, and ice dancing, marking a strong presence for Georgia on the international junior stage.
Key Facts
- Four Georgian skaters earned quota places based on their performance at the 2019 World Junior Figure Skating Championships.
- Alina Urushadze achieved a top-five finish in the Girls' singles event.
- Alina Butaeva and Luka Berulava secured a 3rd place rank in the Pairs competition.
- Yulia Lebedeva-Bitadze and Mikhail Kaygorodtsev represented Georgia in Ice dancing.
- Georgia participated in the Mixed NOC (National Olympic Committee) team trophy event as part of Team Courage.
Singles Competition
In the Girls' singles category, Alina Urushadze delivered a consistent performance. She began with a Short Program (SP)—the shorter, required technical segment of the competition—scoring 63.10 points to rank 5th. She followed this with a Free Skate (FS), the longer program allowing for more creative expression, where she scored 116.40 points. Her combined total of 179.50 points allowed her to maintain a 5th place overall ranking.
[ไม่มีภาพประกอบ]
Pairs and Ice Dancing
Georgia's strength extended into the partnered disciplines. In the Pairs event, Alina Butaeva and Luka Berulava showed exceptional form, ranking 3rd in both the Short Program (59.14 points) and the Free Skate (98.15 points), resulting in a total score of 157.29.
In the Ice dancing discipline—which focuses on rhythm and choreography without the jumps found in pairs skating—Yulia Lebedeva-Bitadze and Mikhail Kaygorodtsev competed. They earned 47.20 points in the Short Dance (SD) and 68.45 points in the Free Dance (FD), finishing with a total of 115.65 points and an overall rank of 15th.
[ไม่มีภาพประกอบ]
Mixed NOC Team Trophy
Beyond individual and pair events, Georgian athletes contributed to the Mixed NOC team trophy, competing under the name Team Courage. This format combines scores from different disciplines to determine a team winner. The Georgian pair, Alina Butaeva and Luka Berulava, contributed a score of 100.70, ranking 6th in the pairs segment of the team competition. Team Courage also included athletes from Japan, Russia, and Estonia.
[ไม่มีภาพประกอบ]
Performance Summary
| Athlete(s) | Event | Short Program/Dance | Free Skate/Dance | Total Score | Final Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alina Urushadze | Girls' Singles | 63.10 | 116.40 | 179.50 | 5 |
| Alina Butaeva / Luka Berulava | Pairs | 59.14 | 98.15 | 157.29 | 3 |
| Yulia Lebedeva-Bitadze / Mikhail Kaygorodtsev | Ice Dancing | 47.20 | 68.45 | 115.65 | 15 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Georgian skaters earned quota places?
Four Georgian figure skaters achieved quota places based on the results of the 2019 World Junior Figure Skating Championships.
What was Alina Urushadze's final ranking in the Girls' singles?
Alina Urushadze finished in 5th place with a total score of 179.50 points.
Which Georgian athletes competed in the Pairs event?
Alina Butaeva and Luka Berulava competed in the Pairs event, achieving a 3rd place rank.
What is the Mixed NOC team trophy?
The Mixed NOC team trophy is a competition where athletes from different National Olympic Committees form a combined team; in this instance, Georgia's pair competed as part of Team Courage.
How did the Georgian ice dancers perform?
Yulia Lebedeva-Bitadze and Mikhail Kaygorodtsev finished 15th in the Ice dancing event with a total score of 115.65 points.