Will Ilia Malinin win NHK Trophy?

Resolves YES if Ilia Malinin is ranked first in the men's singles competition at the 2026 ISU Grand Prix NHK Trophy after the free skate. The official results will be confirmed by the International Skating Union (ISU) at isu-skating.com. Resolves NO if Ilia Malinin is ranked second or lower, does not start the competition, or if the men's singles competition is cancelled or postponed beyond November 29, 2026.