Prague prepares for figure skating worlds as venues near completion

Prague is entering the final stage of preparations for the World Figure Skating Championships, set to begin next week. Organisers have taken over the O2 universum, where a temporary training ice rink is now being installed, while work in the main O2 Arena will start on Friday. All technical and rehearsal tests must be completed by Monday, with official training sessions scheduled for the following day. The competition itself begins on Wednesday. The championship, returning to Prague after 33 years, is nearly sold out. Dozens of athletes, including several recent Olympic medallists, are expected to arrive over the weekend.