Adam Siao Him Fa: “I’ve learned that one performance doesn’t define who I am or erase all of my accomplishments. Now I realize that a bad result doesn’t erase everything – and honestly, neither does a good one.”
Adam Siao Him Fa Reflects on a Challenging Season and Looks Ahead to the Future
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French figure skater Adam Siao Him Fa took to social media to share his thoughts on what he described as a transformative and emotional season, as well as his aspirations for the future, including his sights set on the 2030 Olympics.
“This season was something else. Of course, I knew it was going to be a big season – I just didn’t know how much it would change me.
This year, I competed at the Milano Cortina Olympics, where I placed third after the short program and finished seventh overall. Then, I competed at Worlds in Prague, placing second after the short program and ending in fifth overall. So far, it has been a big season for me. Of course, there were also two silver medals at the Grand Prix Series and a qualification for the Grand Prix Final. But to be honest, behind these results was an incredibly hard season.
The beginning of the season didn’t start as planned. I was well-prepared and in the best shape of my life. I was at my physical peak, doing five quads in my programs, jumping a lot, and even gaining strength. But when it came to competing, everything felt harder – especially mentally. It was very difficult for me to manage my emotions and the stress. There were moments where I started to doubt myself and lose confidence.
What kept me going during this season was focusing on taking one step at a time. There was a spark at the Grand Prix of France, followed by a silver medal at the Grand Prix of Finland, which helped me qualify for the Grand Prix Final. However, there were some very tough decisions to make with my team and coaches – like whether or not to compete at the Europeans. Ultimately, we decided together that it was better for me to withdraw. At that point in the season, I really needed rest, especially mentally.
Maybe not everyone understood that choice, but the results validated it. I came back feeling fresh and ready for the Olympics, where I skated the best short program of my career. From that experience, I’ve learned that one performance doesn’t define who I am or erase all of my accomplishments. It was very difficult for me to understand and accept in the past; when I had a bad performance, I felt like it overshadowed everything. But now, I realize that a bad result doesn’t erase everything – and honestly, neither does a good one.
What I took away most from this season is that what truly matters is what I build every day – what I learn and how I grow. To be honest, I have grown a lot this season.
Looking ahead, I’m very excited to keep skating for the next four years as I prepare for the 2030 Olympic Games, which will be hosted in my home country of France. Four years may seem long, but they always go by so fast. I’m curious to see what I’ll be able to achieve and how far I’ll be able to go over that time.
This season was very long and challenging, and I want to thank everyone who supported me along the way. I’d like to offer a special thanks to my sponsors. Most of all, I want to thank my coach, who is there for me every single day – supporting me, motivating me, and helping me become a better version of myself, both as a skater and as a person.
I’d also like to thank the whole team around me and the federation, as well as all of you for your continued support. I receive so many messages, and they mean more to me than you’ll ever know.”
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