China's Jin Boyang competes in the men's free skating at the ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships in Beijing on January 25, 2026. Photo: VCG

China's figure skating team wrapped up the 2026 ISU Four Continents Figure Skating Championships on Sunday at the Beijing National Indoor Stadium, delivering performances that doubled as both competitive efforts and key rehearsals for the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in February. 

The event, the final major international competition before the Olympics, saw Chinese athletes compete across all four disciplines with a blend of seasoned veterans and rising talent. 

In the men's singles, China's veteran men's singles skater Jin Boyang delivered a determined performance in the free skate on Sunday. Jin, 28, skated to a season's best 169.40 points in the free skating portion, finishing with a total score of 258.86 and placing sixth overall in the men's event.

Reflecting on his free skate and what it means for the Olympics, Jin said that while his physical condition and stamina weren't ideal, he was satisfied with his performance and the confidence it gave him heading into Milan. 

"Of course I hope I can perform like that [clean free skate] at the Olympics. I don't think my overall physical condition and stamina were at their best today. However, for the upcoming Winter Olympics, I think this was a very good test," Jin told reporters.

"If I can maintain this state going into the Olympics, I'll have much greater confidence. To have this kind of performance in my final competition before the Milan Winter Olympics gives me more strength and confidence."

Asked about his expectations for the Milan Olympics, Jin said he hopes to leave his mark in what will be his third Olympic appearance.

"My main goal is to perform well. This will be my third time competing at the Winter Olympics, and I hope to leave my mark on the Milan Olympic stage to demonstrate the resilience and never-give-up attitude of Chinese athletes and to pass that spirit on to others so that more people will take part in figure skating," Jin said. "I hope I can deliver a performance as strong as the one I had today."

In the pairs competition, Chinese Olympic champions Sui Wenjing and Han Cong earned the silver medal, finishing behind US champions Alisa Efimova and Misha Mitrofanov. 

Sui and Han had led after the short program but were hampered by an injury in the free skate. 

After the event, Sui said that a bone bruise in her foot and compensatory strain affected their performance, but expressed confidence that they could recover and peak in Milan. 

"Under challenging circumstances, we were still able to complete our program with composure. After a quick analysis of the performance, we feel confident we can deliver our best on the Olympic stage," Han told reporters. 

Sui's injury even sidelined the duo from the gala event on Sunday.

Another Chinese pair, Zhang Jiaxuan and Huang Yihang, finished fourth overall, posting a season's best in the free skate. After their performance, the young duo said that the competition tested both their technical skills and their mental fortitude, valuable experience as they build toward future international competitions. 

In ice dance, Chinese teams competed strongly against a deep field. Wang Shiyue and Liu Xinyu finished ninth, while Ren Junfei/Xing Jianing and Xiao Zixi/He Linghao placed 10th and 11th, respectively. 

In the women's singles, China's Zhang Ruiyang and Zhu Yi fought through a competitive field, finishing 10th and 12th respectively. While they did not stand on the podium, their performances demonstrated technical growth and competitive readiness. 

Zhang, who secured an Olympic berth for China earlier this season, said she is using these high-level competitions as momentum toward Milan. She is the youngest Chinese figure skater to ever compete at the Olympics.