Mao Shimada: “I want to work even harder to become an athlete who is successful on the world stage and also appealing as a person”
Mao Shimada joined "Kinoshita Group". original source: Nikkansports photo Global Look Press Two-time world [...]
“People get married to have children. So Sasha will not return to the ice, there’s no point in pretending.” Tarasova and Bestemianova commented on the news about Trusova’s engagement
Tatiana Tarasova and Natalia Bestemianova commented on the news about Alexandra Trusova's engagement. original [...]
“I want to skate to express my eternal love for my mother. Even at the age of 33, I think about my mother every day. I never forget her.” Mao Asada about her show “Everlasting 33”
Mao Asada about her ice show "Everlasting 33." original source: number.bunshun.jp 15th June 2024 by Yoshie [...]
Anna Shcherbakova: “In ordinary life, I might get worried about trivial things, but on the ice, it’s hard for me to recall a single situation where something has thrown me off.”
Anna Shcherbakova shared that nothing could have threw her off the game on the ice. original source: Channel [...]
Daisuke Takahashi: “The first time I retired, I hated the fact that I could only do skating and wanted to run away from it. Until I suddenly accepted that it’s okay. So as long as my body can move, I want to continue performing on ice.”
Daisuke Takahashi about his life after retirement from competitive sport. original source: news.yahoo.co.jp dd. 7th [...]
Anjelika Krylova: “The top-5 at Worlds were strong but everyone is very mature, everyone is already over 30. We want to see something new, some fresh wave.”
Anjelika Krylova about current state of world ice dances. original source: Channel One photo RIA [...]
Nikita Mikhailov: “I’ve heard that Benoit Richaud signs an agreement with either the coach or the federation, that if anything changes in the program, he removes his name from the list of choreographers.”
Choreographer Nikita Mikhailov about Bemoit Richaud's approach to work. original source: Sport24 dd. 12th June by [...]
“I hope that this play will encourage people to think about what they can do for others.” Daisuke Takahashi about ice show “Hyoen 2024 The Miracle of the Cross Star”
Daisuke Takahashi about ice show "Hyoen 2024 The Miracle of the Cross Star." original source: news.yahoo.co.jp dd. [...]
“It’s time to focus on the artistic and creative aspects of this sport.” A number of European federations have supported the simplification of programs in figure skating
Figure Skating federations proposed to simplify the programs. original source: TASS photo Aleksandr Misyakin / [...]
“There’s no need to frequently change the rules in figure skating. Each year, there are bans, nuances, limitations and everyone starts doing the same thing.” Elizaveta Tuktamysheva on rule changes
Elizaveta Tuktamysheva about rule changes. original source: sports.ru dd. 12th June 2024 View this post [...]
“The fear that I would lose, huge pressure, fear for the reputation of our country. And I lost.” Alina Zagitova about losing Worlds after winning the Olympics
Alina Zagitova about devastation after 2018 Olympics. original source: MatchTV dd. 10th June 2024 by Marina [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “As it’s a season leading up to the Olympics, it’s important to be in good condition. I hope I can have a season that will give me confidence.”
Kaori Sakamoto about aspirations for the new season. original source: mainichi.jp dd. 6th June 2024 View [...]
Evgenia Medvedeva: “I have talked to many skaters from other countries, and they admit that the suspension of Russian athletes is unfair but no one can publicly voice their opinion due to politics.”
Evgenia Medvedeva about her life after retirement from sports and suspension of Russian athletes. original source: [...]
Yuma Kagiyama: “I don’t think I give the same sense of security that people had when they entrusted Japan to Hanyu and Uno. But I want to gain more aura and stature through gaining more and more experience in competitions.”
Yuma Kagiyama about sponsor contract with Suzuki and becoming a lead of Japanese men's skating. original source: [...]
Aleksandra Boikova: “In Tutberidze’s group there was a case when we did our program three times in a row. We got out of synch in some spin position, and Tutberidze says: ‘You messed up, well, go skate the program again.'”
Aleksandra Boikova about training in Tutberidze's group. original source: MATCH-POINT youtube channel [...]
Hana Yoshida: “At that time, I was with Alysa Liu from the United States, and seeing her do a triple axel in the exhibition practice made me think I wanted to try it too.”
Translation of the interview with Hana Yoshida. original source: autograph.ismedia.jp dd. 6th June 2024 by Takaomi [...]
“My pants ripped at the backside, and I, pardon me, was without underwear. I really needed psychological help after it.” Aleksandra Boikova about official practice at 2020 Europeans
Aleksandra Boikova about the worst official practice in her career. original source: MATCH-POINT youtube [...]
“We are just working together, as colleagues.” “Everything that happened with Valieva was unfair.” Evgenia Medvedeva about Tutberidze and Valieva
Evgenia Medvedeva about her ralationship with Eteri Tutberidze and Valieva's doping case. original source: RSport / [...]
Artem Markelov: “I was always very stressed when I had to jump in competitions. That’s why I switched to ice dance – at least there’s no need to jump.”
Translation of the interview with Artem Markelov. original source: RSport dd. 31st May 2024 by Vlad Zhukov [...]
Aleksandra Boikova: “If it weren’t for many thoughts getting in my way, I would always skate clean. When you’re “stupid,” it’s easier.”
Aleksandra Boikova about relationships with a partner and stereotype about "dumb athletes". original source: [...]
Rena Uezono: “For the new season, I’m thinking of including the triple axel. It’s not in its final form yet, so it would be nice if I could add it.”
Translation if the interview with Japanese single skater Rena Uezono. original source: sportiva.shueisha.co.jp dd. [...]
Anna Shcherbakova: “I have immense respect for Kaori Sakamoto. Even in the absence of serious competition, it’s important not to lower your own bar, to show the maximum of your capabilities.”
Anna Shcherbakova about Kaori Sakamoto and Ilia Malinin. original source: RBK photo Aleksandr Misyakin / [...]
“I can say that I don’t agree somewhere with how my coach raised me in the sport, but I’m here. And I’m healthy, happy, with victories.” Medvedeva about harsh methods in sports
Evgenia Medvedeva about the harsh methods in sports. source: Sport24 View this post on Instagram [...]
“As long as the conflict goes on; Russian citizens cannot compete under the Finnish flag,” told the executive director of the Finland Figure Skating Association
Finland would not allow Russian skaters to compete under the Finnish flag. original source: MatchTV / [...]