Frenchman Adam Xiao Him Fa became first after a short program at the European Figure Skating Championships in Kaunas, Lithuania.
The 22-year-old scored 94.13 points in the short program. Second place was taken by the Swiss Lukas Brichgi (91.17), the leading trio being completed by the Estonian Alexander Selevko (90.05).
Nika Egadze, a student of Russian coach Eteri Tutberidze from Georgia, took 10th place with 77 points.
The skaters will present their free program on Friday, January 12.
Russian athletes have been suspended from participating in competitions under the auspices of the International Skating Union (ISU) due to the situation in Ukraine.
Source : MatchTV

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