Czech Figure Skaters Forced to Compete to Incorrect Music at International Event
November 21, 2025 – A jarring disruption unfolded at an international figure skating competition today, as Czech ice dance couple, TASCHLEROVA and TASCHLER, were unexpectedly compelled to perform their rhythmic dance to the wrong musical selection. The incident occurred during the competition, where the duo ultimately finished sixth with a score of 71.65.
The unexpected error threw the Czech skaters into disarray, forcing them to adapt mid-performance. This mishap comes amidst a period of mourning within the Czech skating community following the recent passing of the President of the Czech Skating Association, Zdeněk Zídek, who died at the age of 76 on November 16, 2025. The confluence of these events has created a especially challenging atmosphere for Czech athletes.
Competition results as of November 21, 2025, show Fournier Beaudry and Cizeron of France leading the dance competition with 79.89 points, followed by Gilles and poirier of Canada (79.56) and Zingasova and Kolesnik of the USA (78.51). In the women’s short program, Glenn (USA) holds the top position with 75.72 points, while Čibová (Japan) is second with 72.89 and Schizasová (Can.) is third with 65.16. The sports couples competition sees Haseová and Volodin (Germany) in first place with 70.40, closely followed by Kamova and O’Shea (70.24) and efimov and Mitrofanov (USA) with 70.19.
The cause of the music error is currently under inquiry by competition officials. It remains unclear whether the incident will have any impact on the final standings or result in further action. The Czech Skating Association has yet to release an official statement regarding the situation.