The 2021

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was scheduled to be the third event in the

2021–22 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating The 2021–22 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating was a series of invitational senior internationals held from October 2021 through December 2021. Medals were awarded in the disciplines of men's singles, women's singles, pair skating, and ice dance. ...

, a senior-level international invitational competition series. It was to be held at the Chongqing Huaxi Culture and Sports Center in

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on November 5–7. Medals would have been awarded in the disciplines of men's singles, women's singles,

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, and

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. Skaters would have earned points toward qualifying for the 2021–22 Grand Prix Final. On August 16, 2021, the

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announced the cancellation of Cup of China, citing the limited number of international flights to China and strict

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restrictions. In an attempt to preserve the Grand Prix series, the ISU asked for other ISU members to apply as hosts on the originally scheduled dates. On August 27, the ISU announced the

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as the replacement event.

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announced the preliminary assignments on June 29, 2021.

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2021 Cup of China The 2021 Cup of China was scheduled to be the third event in the 2021–22 ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating, a senior-level international invitational competition series. It was to be held at the Chongqing Huaxi Culture and Sports Center in Chong ...

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