5 MINUTES AGO: With less than 24 hours remaining before the ISU World Figure Skating Championships 2026 officially begin, a shocking announcement from the organizers has sent the entire figure skating world into an uproar.

Then, just minutes ago, Liu finally responded—and the moment stunned everyone.

In a brief but deeply emotional video message released online, Liu appeared calm yet reflective. She thanked the ISU for their “generosity and belief,” but quickly shifted the focus away from money, emphasizing that her journey away from competition had been about rediscovering herself beyond the ice.

Her words carried a quiet strength that contrasted sharply with the spectacle surrounding the offer. Liu explained that while she remains grateful for her career and the opportunities it brought, returning under such circumstances would not align with the values she has worked hard to rebuild.