The French capital's Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy will see the world's best ice skaters perform for what is sure to be a sell-out crowd once again this year.

This year's Eric Bompard Ice-Skating Trophy sees individual and paired routines over the three-day event from November 14th to 16th.

Visitors staying in Paris hotels can delight at the skill and grace of these top athletes as they compete for one of the sport's most prestigious prizes.

At this year's World Figure Skating Championships in Gothenberg, Sweden, Canada's Jeffrey Buttle won gold in the men's competiton, securing the top spot for his nation in the process.

In the women's event, Mao Asada took emerged victorious, providing Japan with their only medal of the championships.

The event promises to be a highlight of the skating calendar and one that fans and those new to the sport should not miss.

29/10/2008