Ice Star

Ice Star
StatusInactive
GenreInternational competition
FrequencyAnnual
VenueMinsk-Arena
LocationMinsk
Country Belarus
Inaugurated2012
Most recent2021
Organised bySkating Union of Belarus

The Ice Star – originally called the Minsk-Arena Ice Star – was an annual figure skating competition sanctioned by the International Skating Union (ISU), organized and hosted by the Skating Union of Belarus at the Minsk-Arena in Minsk, Belarus. The competition debuted in 2012, and was also a Challenger Series event twice during its history. Medals were awarded in men's singles, women's singles, pair skating, and ice dance; and when the event was part of the Challenger Series, skaters earned World Standing points based on their results. On 1 March 2022, in accordance with a recommendation by the International Olympic Committee, the ISU banned all athletes and officials from Russia and Belarus from hosting or attending any international competitions due to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. Therefore, the 2021 Ice Star was the last iteration of this event to be held.

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