The Minsk-Arena Ice Star, or simply Ice Star, is an international

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. Medals may be awarded in men's singles, ladies' singles,

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, and

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on the senior, junior, and novice levels. The inaugural event was held in September 2012 in

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. During periods of time when the stadium for the event is not used for competitions, the ice rink is rented out to the public for ice skating and hockey as well as used in other events throughout the year.

Senior medalists

CS:

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Men

Ladies

Pairs

Ice dancing

Junior medalists

Men

Ladies

Pairs

Ice dancing

Novice medalists

Men

Ladies

Ice dancing

References

{{ISU Challenger Series International figure skating competitions hosted by Belarus Sport in Minsk 2012 establishments in Belarus Recurring sporting events established in 2012 ISU Challenger Series