Solene Mazingue: “I will never forget that competition last season. That day, I was sexually assaulted by another athlete. I made a difficult but necessary decision: to pursue legal action. I refuse to let this act go unpunished.”
Solene Mazingue shared that she was a victim of sexual assault. original source: Instagram View this [...]
Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps: “We are at an age where we can perform a sensual program. We can tell a story on the ice that wouldn’t look as convincing if performed by a much younger pair.”
Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps about their plans for the season. original source: sports.ru by Maya [...]
“It’s a bit scary, but since people are doing it, I also want to try it. It’s dynamic and exciting, and I would like to add it when I do uptempo programs.” Shoma Uno about backflip.
Shoma Uno about backflip. original source: news.yahoo.co.jp dd. 14th September 2024 by Kurazawa Hitoshi [...]
Aleksandra Boikova and Dmitrii Kozlovskii: “This season we worked with Tutberidze and Gleikhengauz as choreographers for the first time. Our free program is their brainchild. It’s a biblical story, Dima is the Serpent Tempter, and I am Eve.”
Aleksandra Boikova and Dmitrii Kozlovskii about new programs and mindset for the season. original source: [...]
“Bringing the desert’s mystique and the fight for survival to the ice.” Adam Siao Him Fa announced his “Dune” free program
Adam Siao Him Fa announced his free program for 2024/2025 season. original source: Instagram View this [...]
“We’re not Master and Margarita! We’re Woland and his Idea. This Idea captivated Woland’s mind, completely enslaves him and in the end he’s no longer able to stop everything and Moscow burns.” Alena Kostornaia about new free program
Alena Kostornaia about their new free program to Masker and Margarita. original source: Telegram photo RIA [...]
“The fatigue fracture is almost healed, and I have been able to resume daily ice training. However, the doctor has advised that I’m still not in a condition to perform fully without worry.” Rika Kihira taking a break for the season
Rika Kihira announced she will take a break for the entire season. original source: Instagram View this [...]
Evgenia Medvedeva: “Figure skaters always envy swimmers, gymnasts. For us, there’s just one single chance at the Olympics and no room for mistake, no other distance.”
Evgenia Medvedeva about the significance of the main competitions for figure skaters. original source: Sport24 [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “It was a typical result for the first competition of the season. There were many mistakes because the pacing of the program and the new combinations are still unfamiliar, but I will continue to tackle them throughout the season.”
Kaori Sakamoto about start of the season at Lombardia Trophy. original source: Nikkansports dd. 16th September 2024 [...]
Alexandra Trusova: “Is there something left unachieved, unfulfilled in sports? No, I have accepted everything that is in my life. I really appreciate my sports achievements – I have achieved a lot. Now I just want to try.”
Alexandra Trusova on her participation in the test skates and her programs. original source: fsrussia.ru dd. 14th [...]
Yuzuru Hanyu: “Wanting to support the disaster-affected areas is why I desired to win the second Olympic gold. I hoped to use this achievement and my recognition to help, even if only a little.”
Yuzuru Hanyu about participation in "Noto Peninsula Reconstruction Support Charity Performance." original source: [...]
Alena Kostornaia and Georgi Kunitsa: “Are we ready to skate until 40 like Canadian team? Why not? We are ready to skate until our health allows, and we will do everything for it.”
Alena Kostornaia and Georgi Kunitsa about test skates. original source: Sport-Express / TASS View this [...]
Tamara Moskvina: “We need to prepare good programs, keeping an eye on what they are doing in other countries. They, after all, also keep us in their sights and are not sitting idle.”
Tamara Moskvina about test skates and suspension of Russian athletes. original source: fsrussia.ru dd. 12th [...]
“There are many people currently enduring hardships. While saying ‘it’s not tough,’ some may still experience inconveniences or feel a sort of loneliness. I truly hope, that this event makes you all feel a little bit warmer.” Yuzuru Hanyu on Noto Peninsula Reconstruction Support Charity Performance
Yuzuru Hanyu about participation in "Noto Peninsula Reconstruction Support Charity Performance." original source: [...]
Alexandra Trusova: “Things started to go well, so I decided if I can land the quad lutz, I’ll try it. Probably, life was getting boring. But I haven’t decided yet if I’ll be returning.”
Alexandra Trusova on her participation in the test skates. original source: sports.ru View this post on [...]
“When he dances he feels free and when I skate i feel ‘like a bird'” Daniel Grassl announced his free program to “Billy Elliot”
Daniel Grassl announced his free program for 2024/2025 season. original source: Instagram View this post [...]
“Ice dancers and pair skaters do things that are more difficult than I had imagined. Everyone makes it look so easy.” Shoma Uno on doing a lift with Marin Honda on the “One Piece on Ice” show
Shoma Uno about lifting Marin Honda on the ice in "One Piece on Ice" show. original source: sportiva.shueisha.co.jp [...]
Evgenia Medvedeva: “Is it harsh? Yes. Some might even say it’s cruel in our sports. But we have so many champions. In Canada, the system is softer.”
Evgenia Medvedeva about different approaches to training process in Russia and Canada. original source: Ivan [...]
“While having a secret romance, Haein Lee asked about details of the situation at the overseas camp for after-the-fact evidence collection. “A” was shocked by this realization and is currently undergoing psychological treatment.” Skater A’s legal representative made a statement
The "sexual harassment" incident involving Haein Lee and minor skater continue to evolve. original source: [...]
Alexandra Trusova: “Have I restored all my jumps? Well, no, of course not. I only jump the quad Lutz. We’ll see if it works out.”
Alexandra Trusova about jumps and wedding. original source: Channel 1 View this post on Instagram [...]
Hana Yoshida: “Last year, I achieved more than I had expected. This season, while maintaining my challenger spirit, I want to produce consistent results in every competition and aim higher.”
Hana Yoshida about her start of the season and goals. original source: news.yahoo.co.jp dd. 1st September 2024 [...]
Rafael Arutyunyan: “There is only one scenario in which I would refuse an athlete: if someone wants to come six months before the Olympics, seriously expecting that I would work a miracle and make them a champion.”
Rafael Arutyunyan about working with Sofia Samodelkina. original source: RT dd. 8th September 2024 by Elena [...]
“I’m very happy that such an occasion was arranged, but I still think it would have been better to have received it on-site before the excitement had completely cooled off.” Shoma Uno on receiving Olympic team silver medal
Shoma Uno on receiving Beijing 2022 Olympic team silver medal. original source: Nikkansports / Hochi News [...]
Kamila Valieva: “In professional sports, it’s not about health. The way we maintained our weight and how we ate left much to be desired. I was a child and even though I tried to practice healthy eating, we were still weighed every day at lunch.”
Kamila Valieva about weight control. original source: Forbes Education podcast "GO study! View this post [...]