The International Challenge Cup (formerly known as the Ennia Challenge Cup and the Aegon Cup) is an annual

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generally held in the

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during the last week in February. Although the competition had been held for years in

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, a three-year contract was signed in 2022 with the city of

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to host the competition at the IJssportcentrum Tilburg. Medals may be awarded in men's singles, women's singles,

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, and

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at the senior, junior, and novice levels.

History

In the 1970s and 1980s, the competition was titled the Ennia Challenge Cup and held in November. The event was later renamed as the Aegon Challenge Cup after its title sponsor, Aegon N.V. Since 2017, the

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have been combined with the Challenge Cup.

Senior results

Men's singles

Women's singles

Pairs

Ice dance

Junior results

Men's singles

Women's results

Pairs

Ice dance

References

External links

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Challenge Cup
at SkatingScores.com
Official videos
Figure skating competitions International figure skating competitions hosted by the Netherlands