Japanese figure skater Mone Chiba claimed victory at the Cup of China on Saturday, delivering an elegant free skate that edged out quad specialist and mother Alexandra Ignatova. Chiba's performance secured her the top spot in the women's competition at the ISU Grand Prix event.
The win follows Chiba's appearance at the World Championships in Prague on March 27, 2026, where she competed in the women's free skate. The Cup of China result marks a significant achievement in her Grand Prix campaign.
