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Spokane in the running to host brand new figure skating competition

• Olympians Kristi Yamaguchi and Gracie Gold announced on behalf of U.S. Figure Skating that Spokane play host the first ever Team Challenge Cup in April 2016. The 2016 Team Challenge Cup is a three day event that will see 42 of the top figure skaters in the world skating in team competition.>Olympians Kristi Yamaguchi and Gracie Gold announced on behalf of U.S. Figure Skating that Spokane play host the first ever Team Challenge Cup in April 2016. The 2016 Team Challenge Cup is a three day event that will see 42 of the top figure skaters in the world skating in team competition.>

SPOKANE, Wash. -

In 2010, the US Figure Skating Championships made their way to Spokane.

We've been told we have best figure skating fans in the world " said Toby Steward, from Star USA.

And now, the team behind that event, Steward and Barb Beddor, want to bring something else spectacular to Spokane.

"Hopefully our enthusiasm will actually make a difference."

The event, Team Challenge Cup, would bring 42 of the best skaters from North America, Asia, and Europe, to compete at the Spokane Arena.