Nina Pinzarrone: “The Olympics are only held once every four years. You never know how many chances you’ll get to be part of something like this. To be here after all the injuries and the difficult preparation – that is an accomplishment in itself.”
Nina Pinzarrone set the tone for a strong showing in the figure skating competition with a nearly flawless short program at the Milan Olympics.
original source: Sporza dd. 17th February 2026
Belgian figure skater Nina Pinzarrone impressed with her nearly flawless short program at the Milan Olympics, overcoming months of injury challenges to enjoy her Olympic debut and deliver a performance she is proud of. Here’s a translation of her comments posted on Sporza.
The Olympic debutante radiated relief and happiness when she spoke immediately after her skate: “I feel really relieved. I felt good during the program, I connected with it. There was pressure, but I was able to enjoy it.”
Enjoying the moment was Pinzarrone’s priority for this memorable debut. “I’ve worked my entire career for this. Since I started skating, I dreamed of coming here. To be here after all the injuries and the difficult preparation – that is an accomplishment in itself.”
Pinzarrone reflected on the rarity of this experience and how meaningful it is to her: “The Olympics are only held once every four years. You never know how many chances you’ll get to be part of something like this.”
The lead-up to the Games wasn’t easy. A painful injury derailed her preparation earlier in the season. “I wasn’t able to skate for four months because I was in too much pain. I’m so relieved and happy that I’ve put that behind me and can now train pain-free and in a good way.”
“I just dream of delivering a performance like today,” Pinzarrone said about the upcoming free program. “I want a skate that makes me really happy afterward. The placement doesn’t matter to me anymore. I just want to do my best.”
Related topics: Nina Pinzarrone, Olympic Games
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