Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara: “Although we are closing the chapter on our competitive careers, we feel a great sense of fulfillment and have no regrets. We will continue to take on new challenges together so that more people in Japan can get to know pair skating.”

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Olympic gold medalist pair Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara have announced their retirement from competitive figure [...]

Elizaveta Tuktamysheva: “Alysa Liu was very talented even as a child, doing quadruple jumps. That’s why today she can afford to skate with ease: when you’re confident in your content, you feel a sense of freedom.”

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Elizaveta Tuktamysheva discussed how she maintained motivation amid intense competition and commented on the [...]

Mao Shimada: “I’ll be performing at Bloom on Ice (May 1–2), and from there, I want to focus on practicing choreography for the new season. I hope to start off-season training so I can compete at the senior level in earnest.”

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Mao Shimada, a four-time junior champion, shared her outlook on her upcoming senior debut and her determination to [...]

“There’s a situation where an athlete has a favorite jump and one they dislike. I would prescribe six mandatory jumps in the free program so that no one can avoid them.” Sergei Dudakov on rule changes

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Sergei Dudakov commented on recent figure skating rule changes, suggesting that six specific jumps should be mandatory [...]

Mone Chiba: “I want to make this season one where I can feel that I’ve become even stronger, just as I have in the past. I intend to take on challenges both technically and artistically.”

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World silver medalist Mone Chiba attended her company’s entrance ceremony, reflected on her season, and shared her [...]

“I have decided to begin a new chapter in my career and continue with a new coaching team.” Mihhail Selevko has announced that he is ending his cooperation with his current coach, Irina Kononova

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Estonian figure skater Mihhail Selevko announced he is ending his collaboration with coach Irina Kononova and will [...]

Alexei Mishin: “Ilia doesn’t have the most concise anatomical features, nor the highest jump, but he is incredibly talented.

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Alexei Mishin explained the unique technical aspects of Ilia Malinin’s jumps, emphasizing his exceptional talent and [...]

“This was my first time performing such a dense series of solo programs. It was a challenge in many ways, but I hope I’ve created something new and valuable for myself.” Yuzuru Hanyu announced a new solo ice show, “ICE STORY 4th: WHITE…”

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Two-time Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu announced a new solo ice show, "ICE STORY 4th: WHITE…," and reflected on his [...]

“For me, elite sport is about pushing the boundaries of human potential. To understand what you are capable of. To find your limits.” Alexandra Trusova on regaining difficult jumps and returning to competitions after giving birth

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Olympic silver medalist Alexandra Trusova shared her thoughts on elite sports and discussed her progress in regaining [...]

Rafael Arutyunyan: “I can imagine what the challenges of the next four years will be for Malinin, but he cannot quite see them yet. That’s the nature of youth – you feel like you understand everything.”

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Rafael Arutyunyan shared his thoughts on the future career of three-time world champion Ilia Malinin, praising his [...]

“I hope to spend time rediscovering the appeal of figure skating and reflecting on myself, along with new challenges.” Yuma Kagiyama announced that he will take a break from competition next season

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Yuma Kagiyama, a two-time Olympic silver medalist, announced on social media that he will take a break from [...]

“What kind of nonsense is this? Why not make it three jumps? And in the short program, let’s not jump at all.” Evgenia Medvedeva criticized the rule changes

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Evgenia Medvedeva commented critically on recent rule changes in figure skating, which reduce the number of allowed [...]

“Partners asked me to support them financially. Paying for ice training for both of us and, of course, you have to pay a salary. Sometimes, male skaters give the girl their own rider.” Anastasia Galustyan on her attempt to switch to ice dance

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In an interview, Anastasia Galustyan, who represented Armenia in singles skating, spoke about her attempt to switch to [...]