“You go to a church, light a candle, and pray to lose weight. And afterwards, you feel ashamed.” Anastasia Skoptsova opens up about eating disorders in sports revealing she took up to 80 diuretics pills at a time
Anastasia Skoptsova opens up about eating disorders in sports. original source: Sports View this post on [...]
Yuzuru Hanyu: “I wasn’t someone who succeeded from the very beginning. I learned that simply working hard doesn’t always result in success – you need methods that suit you personally.”
Yuzuru Hanyu about challenges he faced in his career. original source: number.bunshun.jp dd. May 22d 2025 by [...]
“This is my moment of therapy right now, everyone. Ha-ha!” Evgenia Medvedeva gives silver medals to Alina Zagitova during her show
Evgenia Medvedeva gives silver medals to Alina Zagitova during her show. original source: Sports screen shot [...]
Zhilina has reimbursed the federation for the cost of her training and competition dresses. “Veronika’s camp has tangible arguments to present to the ISU commission to allow her transfer to Azerbaijan.”
Veronika Zhilina pays compensation to the Russian Figure Skating Federation. original source: RSport / Telegram [...]
“Even if it’s just an ice show, is it really appropriate to invite Russian skaters to Japan? Inviting them simply to boost ticket sales feels wrong.” Fantasy on Ice draws criticism over inviting Zagitova and Shcherbakova
"Fantasy on Ice" draws criticism over inviting Russian skaters. original source: Tokyo Sports dd. May 14th 2025 [...]
The ISU didn’t approve Russian figure skater Veronika Zhilina’s transfer to Azerbaijan
The ISU did not approve Veronika Zhilina's transfer to Azerbaijan. original source: Sputnik Azerbaijan Telegram [...]
“I think what we want to continue to go down this path of very entertaining, interesting, thematic and engaging programs.” Interview with the Chair of the ISU Ice Dance Technical Committee Shawn Rettstatt
Interview with the Chair of the ISU Ice Dance Technical Committee Shawn Rettstatt. original source: Sports by Maya [...]
Alexei Urmanov: “Last season, we focused on doing what we could reliably execute. Every season is tougher than the last. After Worlds in Boston, Shaidorov said he would try to add more difficulty to his programs.”
Interview with Alexei Urmanov. original source: RSport dd. April 30th 2025 by Boris Khodarovsky photo RIA [...]
“We are not politicians; we are athletes. We are asking for the right to fair competition to be returned to us.” Aleksandra Stepanova and Ivan Bukin appeal to IOC President
Stepanova and Bukin appeal to IOC President, requesting permission to compete in Olympic qualification. original [...]
“We’re stepping in to the a new chapter.” Natalie Taschlerova and Filip Taschler relocate to Helsinki to train with Maurizio Margaglio
Natalie Taschlerova and Filip Taschler join new coaching team. original source: sport.ceskatelevize.cz dd. May 17th [...]
Egor Bazin: “If Russian skaters had participated in this Worlds with fair judging, Stepanova and Bukin could have easily fought for a spot in the top three. If the judging had been fair, Chock and Bates wouldn’t even have been in the top five.”
Egor Bazin about the results in ice dance at the 2025 World Championships. original source: Sport24 View [...]
“I think there’s really nothing for us to discuss. I heard the unclear position of the mother and just as unclear a position from the girl.” Anton Sikharulidze on the scandal surrounding coach Sergei Rozanov
Anton Sikharulidze comments on the scandal surrounding coach Sergei Rozanov original source: RSport photo [...]
Russian figure skaters are preparing to challenge the denial of neutral status through CAS. Work on this process has already begun, and documents are being prepared (Sports)
Russian figure skaters plan to appeal neutral status denial in CAS. original source: Sports View this [...]
“The world moves according to what Marin says,” and, “Everything ends up happening the way she says it will.” Insights about Marin Honda from her family
Insights about Marin Honda from her family. original source: Nikkansports / Nikkansports View this post [...]
Tatiana Tarasova: “I’ve always said we should go, but in this case, when we can’t send pairs, dance duos, or even their coaches… In such a situation, I personally would 100% not participate. These scum hate our country.”
Tatiana Tarasova criticized the exclusion of Russian pairs and dance duos from Olympic qualification. original [...]
Russian pairs and ice dance duos will not compete at the 2026 Olympics
Russian Pairs and Ice Dance duos will not compete at the 2026 Olympics. original source: ISU View this [...]
ISU publishes list of Russian figure skaters granted neutral status
ISU publishes list of Russian figure skaters granted neutral status. original source: ISU photo Valerii [...]
The Russian Figure Skating Federation did not approve Veronika Zhilina’s transfer to Azerbaijan
Veronika Zhilina didn't get a release to represent Azerbaijan. original source: RSport View this post on [...]
ISU has made a decision regarding the applications for neutral status submitted by Russian figure skaters. Not all included in the application received a positive response (Sport Express)
ISU makes decision on Russian athletes' neutral status. original source: Sport Express View this post on [...]
“Always keep moving forward, even if it’s slow.” Evgenia Medvedeva’s Column: About Herself, Discipline, and the Joy of Giving
Evgenia Medvedeva shares her life principles that led to success on and off the ice. original source: Sport Express [...]
Rika Kihira: “While I’m still unable to practice jumps that put significant strain on my body, I’ve been working on full run-throughs of various programs instead.”
Rika Kihira shares current condition as she aims for a full comeback from injury. original source: Tokyo Sports dd. [...]
“This gives hope that if I do my work, lay the groundwork, and achieve my results, certain opportunities will open up.” Eva-Lotta Kiibus, Nataly Langerbaur, and Kristina Lisovskaja begin preparations for Olympic Qualification event
Eva-Lotta Kiibus, Nataly Langerbaur, and Kristina Lisovskaja begin preparations for Olympic Qualification [...]
Yuma Kagiyama declared “Pursuit” as his theme for the Olympic season “I want to keep pursuing my own skating and results.”
Yuma Kagiyama about his pre-competition routine and the Olympic season. original source: Hochi news dd. May 10th [...]
Nikita Volodin: “It’s not easy to form a pair that achieves these kinds of results. But I’ve gotten an exceptional partner.”
Interview with German pair skater Nikita Volodin. original source: Sport-Express dd. May 8th 2025 by Maria [...]