Japan's Miura took the lead in the men's competition at the Cup of China figure skating Grand Prix event on Friday, while Kazakhstan's Olympic champion Mikhail Shaidorov placed fifth after the short program.
Shaidorov, who won gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, scored 84.67 points to sit in fifth position. The event is part of the 2026-27 ISU Grand Prix series.
In the women's event, Japan's Mone Chiba, a world championships competitor, is also among the entries. The Cup of China continues through the weekend with free skate programs determining the final standings.
