Alysa Liu has been one of the most trending names since last month after her stunning appearance at the 2026 Winter Olympics. After her historic gold medal win in figure skating at Milano Cortina, the American is now being celebrated with a big Oakland homecoming honor.
Liu grew up in Oakland, and the city is now preparing a special celebration to welcome her home. A rally celebrating her will take place, recognizing her impact as one of the city’s most celebrated athletes.
About the Oakland Homecoming Honor: When and Where Will it Take Place?
The rally celebrating Alysa Liu is slated for Thursday at Frank Ogawa Plaza. This is a free event that garnered a lot of audience, as all 7000 free tickets have been sold out.
How to Watch the Homecoming Celebration for Alysa Liu?
The most awaited celebration for the American figure skater will be live streamed at Fox Local, and fans and enthusiasts who couldn’t purchase the tickets can also watch it on KTVU’s YouTube Channel. The coverage will start at 10:30 a.m.
Why is Alysa Liu’s Gold Medal Win at the 2026 Winter Olympics Historic?
Liu stunned her fans and the Olympics audience with her outstanding skills on the ice. She opened her campaign in the team event, where she played a decisive role in Team USA’s gold medal win. She earned second place after securing 74.90 points, leading her team to stand atop the podium.
Following this gold medal, she created history in the individual free skate program. Performing on Donna Summer’s ‘MacArthur Park,’ she executed a perfect routine with twists and jumps, dominating the event with 226.79 points.
With this triumph, she became the first American woman to nab the gold medal in figure skating in 24 years. Along with this, she also became the only American to grab a gold medal in this event since 2006.
What did Alysa Liu Say About her Gold Medal Victories at the 2026 Winter Olympics?
Shortly after the 2026 Winter Olympics concluded, Alysa Liu spoke to NBC News, where she made her feelings known about winning the gold medal at the games. She opened up about making a comeback to the Olympic stage after early retirement, and then getting to perform in her own way was like a dream to her. Calling herself lucky to have this opportunity, she said:
“Being able to do it my way on the big stage like this has been my dream, and I got to do it in my short, I got to do it in the team event, and I got to do it tonight for the free skate, and I’m going to do it again for the Olympic Gala, so I don’t know, I’m just like over the moon. I’m the luckiest girl ever, and yeah, I’m really grateful.”
She further said that she loves to portray her story on the ice:
“I guess the thing is I love what I like to share about myself is like my story and my art, my creative process, and I guess messing up doesn’t take away from that. It’s still something. It’s still a story, you know, a bad story is still a story, and I think that’s beautiful, so there’s no way to lose.”
Alysa Liu was expected to compete at the World Figure Skating Championships after the Winter Olympics; however, she recently withdrew from the event.
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