Georgian figure skater Nika Egadze has qualified for the men’s singles final at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games, currently underway in Italy.
Competing in the short program, Egadze delivered a composed and technically solid performance, earning 85.11 points and placing 15th among 29 competitors. The top 24 skaters advanced to the free program, where the final medal standings will be decided.
Heading into the free skate, the top three are:
* Ilia Malinin (USA) – 108.16 points
* Yuma Kagiyama (Japan) – 103.07 points
* Adam Siao Him Fa (France) – 102.55 points
The men’s free program is scheduled for February 13, when skaters will compete for Olympic medals.
Historic Momentum for Georgia
Egadze’s advancement comes on the heels of a landmark achievement for Georgian figure skating. At these Games, Georgia secured fourth place in the team competition — the country’s best-ever result in Olympic figure skating and a major milestone for the sport’s development in Georgia.
Over the past decade, Georgian figure skating has steadily risen on the international stage, with athletes increasingly competing at European and World Championship levels. The fourth-place team finish in Milan-Cortina signals Georgia’s growing strength in a discipline traditionally dominated by powerhouse skating nations.
Now, with Egadze through to the final, Georgia will once again be represented on one of the sport’s biggest stages as the fight for Olympic medals continues.
