Figure Skating: World Championship

Taal: NL
Categorie: sport

The best of the action from the figure skating World Championships, where US star Nathan Chen - reigning world and Olympic champion - begins as favourite for the men's title. Two-time Olympic gold medallist Yuzuru Hanyu won't be in Montpellier because of an ankle issue, so Chen's biggest rival may be another Japanese skater, Yuma Kagiyama. He claimed silver behind Chen last month. Meanwhile, with Russian skaters banned from taking part, the women's singles could be wide open. Japan's Kaori Sakamoto took bronze behind two Russians in Beijing and will be hoping to upgrade to gold in France. Elsewhere, British ice dance duo Lilah Fear and Lewis Gibson will again be out to shine following their impressive 10th-place finish at the Winter Olympics. Katherine Downes introduces the action, with expert analysis from 1980 Olympic champion Robin Cousins.