All Figure Skating Medals Awarded Before Gala The Olympic figure‑skating events concluded on Feb 20, 2026, with every gold, silver and bronze medal already presented across men’s, women’s, pairs, ice dance and team disciplines [2]. Organizers scheduled the exhibition gala for the following day, Feb 21, 2026, turning the ice into a celebration rather than a competition [1][2]. The transition from medal ceremony to showcase underscores the Games’ shift to a festive finale.

Kazakh Skater Claims Men’s Gold Amid Rivals’ Falls Kazakhstan secured the men’s singles gold after a technically demanding free skate while several top contenders fell on the ice [2]. The AP photo gallery identifies the gold‑medalist as Mikhail Shaidorov [1], whereas Newsweek names him Kamran Shaidorov [2]; both agree the winner represented Kazakhstan. The victory is highlighted as a defining moment of the Games, attributed to composure under challenging ice conditions.

Japanese Pair Breaks Record, Wins Gold After Short‑Program Error Japan’s duo Yuma Miura and Riku Kihara recovered from a costly lift mistake in the short program to deliver a flawless free skate that set a new world‑record score [2]. Their aggressive strategy paid off, earning them the pairs gold medal and marking a dramatic comeback. The performance is cited as the season’s most technically perfect free‑skate display.

U.S. and Global Medalists Perform at Milan‑Cortina Exhibition The gala featured a roster of Olympic medalists and rising stars, including U.S. skaters Alysa Liu, Amber Glenn, Madison Chock/Evan Bates and Ilia Malinin, who executed a back‑flip [1]. International participants such as Spain’s Olivia Smart, Italy’s Daniel Grassl, Korea’s Lee Haein, Germany’s Fabienne Hase Minerva/Nikita Volodin and Kazakhstan’s gold‑medalist Shaidorov also performed [1]. The event concluded with a group selfie, emphasizing camaraderie among the athletes.

Canadian Ice‑Dance Bronze and Japanese Team Highlight Earn Praise Canada’s ice‑dance pair captured bronze with a charming routine that stood out amid broader discipline controversy [2]. In the team event, Japan’s Shoma Kagiyama delivered a short program praised for technical precision, artistic storytelling and crowd engagement, described as the best men’s performance of the Games [2]. Both achievements added positive notes to the overall competition narrative.