Sarajevo Open Figure Skating Competition

12/02/2024

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ISU Development Projects
World Ice Skating Day
Olimpijski komitet Bosne i Hercegovine
Skating Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina

08/02/2024

07/02/2024

7️⃣Larisa Selezneva and Oleg Makarov: A Pioneering Pair in Figure Skating

Larisa Selezneva and Oleg Makarov's partnership in figure skating began in 1978, orchestrated by their coaches. Their talent quickly emerged as they clinched victory at the World Junior Championships in 1980 and 1981. Their breakthrough came at the 1984 Sarajevo Olympics, securing bronze.

Known for their daring side-by-side triple jumps, they narrowly missed gold at the 1985 World Championships. Makarov's injury before the 1988 Winter Olympics posed a challenge, yet they showcased resilience, earning bronze at the World Championships. Under coach Igor Moskvin, they pioneered innovation in pairs skating.

Off the ice, their partnership extended to marriage in 1987. They moved to New York in 2001, becoming esteemed coaches. Their daughter, Ksenia, followed in their footsteps, representing Russia at the 2010 Winter Olympics. The family became U.S. citizens in 2013, leaving a lasting legacy of excellence and perseverance in the sport.

06/02/2024

8️⃣Elaine Zayak: Overcoming Adversity to Champion Figure Skater

Elaine Zayak, hailing from Paramus, New Jersey, turned to figure skating as a form of physical therapy after losing three toes in a lawn mower accident at age two. Despite this setback, she quickly rose to prominence in the sport.

Under the guidance of coaches Peter Burrows and Marylynn Gelderman, Zayak's talent shone early on. She clinched gold at the 1979 World Junior Championships and continued to impress on the senior international stage.

Zayak's groundbreaking performance at the 1982 World Championships, where she landed six triple jumps, including four triple toe loops, earned her the title. This success led to the implementation of the "Zayak rule," encouraging skaters to diversify their routines.

Following her triumph, Zayak faced challenges due to foot injuries and equipment issues, impacting her performances in compulsory figures. Despite setbacks, she secured bronze at the 1984 U.S. Championships and a bronze at the 1984 World Championships. She also placed sixth at the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo.

Transitioning to professional skating in 1984, Zayak later attempted a comeback for the 1994 Olympics, showcasing her resilience. Although she missed the team, her efforts earned her recognition in various sports halls of fame.

Today, Zayak shares her expertise as a figure skating coach at the Ice House in Hackensack, New Jersey, while also representing U.S. Figure Skating. Her legacy lives on through her dedication to the sport and her impact on future generations of skaters.

03/02/2024

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03/02/2024

Inspired by Olympic heritage. Sarajevo Open 2024 official drink‼️

24/01/2024

Thrilled to announce that Torvill and Dean will be part of our competition which is special event commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Winter Olympic Games in Sarajevo. Join us for a nostalgic celebration as these iconic figure skaters grace us with their presence. All registered competitors will be able to celebrate WITH THEM ON ICE🤩. Your entry ticket to join will be knowing WISD dance choreography. ARE YOU READY ⁉️
ISU Development Projects
World Ice Skating Day

16/01/2024

Join us in rekindling the Olympic spirit!❤️‍🔥

15/01/2024

💭Did you know…

•Sarajevo Open is an international figure skating competition, which was held 4️⃣ times already

• The 1st ever Sarajevo Open competition was hosted in 2014

• Sarajevo Open 2016 welcomed
Elizaveta Tuktamysheva, at that time, the reigning World Champion

• Sarajevo Open 2018 was a test competition for the European Youth Olympic Festival 2019, hosted in Sarajevo and East Sarajevo

•EYOF 2019 was organised by the same organising committee as all Sarajevo Open competitions

• Anna Scherbakova competed at EYOF 2019, winning yet another gold medal for her homeland

•Sarajevo Open 2024 will be held in February (14.-18.), and it will mark the 40th anniversary since the 1984 Winter Olympics

•We also have an Instagram account, .fs, go and follow us if you still aren’t

17/01/2023

Due to difficulties with the ice rink, we were forced to cancel the Sarajevo Open 2023, International Figure Skating Competition. Now that the problems have been resolved, we have the only option left to organize an Interclub competition in the same period. We hope to have just as much fun, especially because ADULT competition is added. You can find Announcement and Forms at www.ksbih.ba
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22/10/2022

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02/02/2022

Dear All,
Due to the situation caused by the COVID pandemic, the Sarajevo authorities did not allow the skating rink to be set up in the hall where the International Figure Skating Competition was planned. Therefore, we were forced to postpone the competition. The new competition date is April 8-10, 2022. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. We are doing everything possible to make the competition happen.