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.

“I can’t come back just because of an offer,” Liu said. “I would only return if my heart truly wanted to compete again—not because of expectations, pressure, or rewards.” The statement immediately struck a chord with fans who have followed her evolution both as an athlete and as a person.

What happened next turned an already emotional moment into something unforgettable.