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Kazakhstan’s Shaidorov Wins Historic Olympic Gold in Figure Skating

By Nagima Abuova on 14 February 2026

ROME — Kazakhstan’s Mikhail Shaidorov won gold in men’s figure skating at the 2026 Winter Olympic Games in Italy, delivering a decisive free skate to secure the country’s second Winter Olympic title as an independent nation and first Olympic gold in figure skating. His victory also marked Kazakhstan’s first...