Evgenia Medvedeva: “I got told a million times that I don’t have a waist. But my ribs, damn, are like this, what can I do. The main things are weight and results.”
Evgenia Medvedeva about about weight issues in sports. original source: "Katok" show, text version Championat [...]
Georgi Kunitsa: “This was our first season together and Alena’s first season in pair skating. It’d have been silly to think that everything would go smoothly and easily. We wanted more, but it’s okay.”
Translation of the interview with Georgi Kunitsa, Alena Kostornaia's husband and skating partner. original source: [...]
Alexei Zheleznyakov: “There are crazy trainings loads at the Tutberidze group, so it was quite challenging for Daniel Grassl. He encountered a completely different work pace.”
Alexei Zheleznyakov about his work with Daniel Grassl. original source: Metaratings View this post on [...]
“If sport is only about fulfilling parents’ ambitions, a heavy and unpleasant obligation, then it leaves wounds in the child’s soul, which need to be dealt with even in adulthood.” Anna Levandi on Estonian Skating Union issuing her a warning
The Estonian Skating Union decided to issue a warning to figure skating coach Anna Levandi in response to the [...]
Yuma Kagiyama: “I think Malinin will raise his level in various areas next season, so I have to make a tremendous effort to catch up even a little.”
Yuma Kagiyama about past season and competing with Ilia Malinin. original source: Nikkansports / Hochi News [...]
“Does it look like someone made a big mistake? It seems so.” Tatiana Tarasova in Valieva’s doping case
Tatiana Tarasova commented on the doping case of Kamila Valieva. original source: Nadezhda Strelets youtube [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “I want to make next season a season that will lead to the Olympics, rather than a four-peat.”
Kaori Sakamoto about this season and plans for the next one. original source: Nikkansports / Hochi News [...]
Georgian ice dance duo Maria Kazakova and Georgy Reviya has split up. Maria is looking for a new partner
Georgian ice dance duo Maria Kazakova and Georgy Reviya have split up. original source: Instagram View [...]
“There was no one better than Zagitova. There’s no better now.” Tatiana Tarasova on the rivalry between Medvedeva and Zagitova
Tatiana Tarasova commented on the rivalry between Medvedeva and Zagitova. original source: Nadezhda Strelets [...]
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara: “It was a very tough season. But even in that situation, we were able to support each other and move forward.”
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara about this season and support of each other. original source: sportiva.shueisha.co.jp [...]
“Such “neighborhood” concerns. This decision was not coordinated or discussed with us in any way.” Ukrainian ice dancers on former Russian skaters Davis/Smolkin joining the IAM Academy.
Ukrainian ice dancers and Federation of Figure Skating commented on former Russian skaters Davis/Smolkin joining the [...]
“Through the experiences this season, and having made my Olympic dream come true, I realized that I truly felt I had given my all in my competitive career.” Misato Komatsubara announced her retirement
Misato Komatsubara and Tim Koleto announced ending of their partnership. original source: Nikkansport [...]
“I self-analyzed what I lack in the skating and expressiveness.” Mao Shimada shared how ice show will help her to improve artistically, aiming for three consecutive titles at Junior Worlds
Mao Shimada and Mone Chiba about their participation in the "Bloom on Ice" show. original source: Nikkansport [...]
“Lena is close in ‘skating’ to Alena. Who, if not her? Besides, Alena Kostornaia is an idol, a benchmark for her.” Kostornaia choreographed a program for Elena Kostyleva
Alena Kostornaia choreographed a program for young skater Elena Kostyleva. original source: TASS / MatchTV [...]
“There is a technique that is like a dream.” Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara aims to learn new elements for the next season.
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara aims to learn new techniques for the next season. original source: Nikkansports [...]
Mikhail Kolyada will be coaching in Pangqing Tongjian academy in China
Mikhail Kolyada will be coaching in China. original source: Pangqing Tongjian page / sports.ru View this [...]
“Are you keeping track of every piece of shit? I don’t remember her as a girl who could defend the honor of our Motherland.” Tarasova on Maria Talalaikina ending her sports career
Translation of Tatiana Tarasova's comment about Maria Talalaikina ending her sports career. original source: [...]
Denis Petrov: “In China, there’s a very strict control on the part of the federation. Even switching to another coach is not allowed. As a result, many simply quit figure skating.”
Translation of the interview with 1992 Olympic silver medalist Denis Petrov about working in China. original [...]
Alexandra Trusova: “Mark and I broke up a while ago. It was his initiative. He made the decision, and put me in a situation where he simply said “that’s it, I can’t anymore”
Translation of Alexandra Trusova's comments about a breakup with Mark Kondratiuk. original source: Okko Sport [...]
Yuzuru Hanyu: “The reason why I’m able to practice daily to the point of surpassing my competitive years is because I wish to deliver good performance for everyone. Each time, I want to show something better.”
Translation of Yuzuru Hanyu's comments about his solo tour "Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 2nd“ RE_PRAY [...]
Dmitrii Kozlovskii: “Dear ISU! Could you consider the possibility of increasing the value of quadruple throws?”
Translation of Dmitrii Kozlovskii's comments about quadruple throws. original source: Instagram View [...]
“She starts swearing at me loudly across the entire rink: ‘Why are you standing here?'” Maxim Trankov about Kostornaia behavior at trainings
Translation of Maxim Trankov's comments about Alena Kostornaia and her behavior. original source: Youtube Channel [...]
“Just because I want to go to the international stage, compete, meet the expectations of parents, that they didn’t spend 12 years of their and my life on this in vain.” Sofia Samodelkina on changing citizenship
Translation of Sofia Samodelkina's comments about her transition to the Kazakhstan national team. original source: [...]
Maxim Trankov: “In the current situation, Deanna Stellato-Dudek is not a phenomenon for me. If now jumps and lifts are removed, then it’s possible to skate up to 50 years old.”
Translation of Maxim Trankov's comments about Deanna Stellato-Dudek victory at the 2024 Worlds. original source: [...]