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Alysa Liu breaks silence on withdrawing from 2026 World Figure Skating Championships

Alysa Liu withdraws from the 2026 World Championships to pursue new opportunities, announcing the decision on Instagram.
The Worlds were to begin March 24 at Prague's O2 Arena, with Liu opting out of the event.
Liu described the pause as a chance to pursue exciting opportunities after a busy comeback season.
Liu will cheer on her U.S. teammates from afar next season, per her statement.
The 20-year-old skater had retired after the 2022 Beijing Olympics, then returned to win the world title last year.
The decision follows a trend where post-Olympic Worlds are often skipped due to fatigue or other opportunities.
Olympic teammates Amber Glenn and Isabeau Levito were mentioned as potential competitors at Worlds.
Liu's withdrawal is framed as taking time for personal and professional opportunities after a high-profile comeback.
The World Championships are scheduled to be broadcast on NBC in a similar fashion to the Olympics.

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