Oleg Vasiliev: “I might be wrong, but in my opinion, Tutberidze is more of a hostage to the empire that she herself has created.”
Oleg Vasiliev on challenges that Eteri Tutberidze faces. original source: RT View this post on Instagram [...]
Mikhail Shaidorov: “I decided to add the 3A-4T to my program two seasons ago, but at that time I lacked the preparation and condition to perform it without other elements falling apart. This time I succeeded, and I’m very happy.”
Mikhail Shaidorov about triple axel - quad toe loop combination. original source: MatchTV dd.6th November by [...]
Yelim Kim: “Scores are important, but I think it’s a stage where I should concentrate on myself rather than on scores or rankings. I’m relieved that I could finish without any injuries or other issues.”
Yelim Kim about her performance at the Grand Prix in 2024/2025 season. original source: mfocus.kr dd. 8th November [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “When I first performed the complete Chicago piece, I struggled greatly and it was a complete mess. This time, I did my best to make it enjoyable for both viewers and judges, and I’m glad it paid off.”
Kaori Sakamoto on winning NHK Trophy 2024. original source: Nikkansports / Nikkansports dd. 10th November 2024 by [...]
“Being a 14-year-old athlete I was told to pad my costume because I doesn’t have breasts so how are we supposed to earn points for the components?” Evgenia Medvedeva about sexualization of sports
Evgenia Medvedeva about sexualization of sports. original source: Ksenia Sobchak Youtube channel / text version [...]
Yuma Kagiyama: “Because the short program went without mistakes, there was too strong a feeling that I needed to do well in the free skate. This led to a bit of an overall panic, and I wasn’t able to adjust properly until the end. “
Yuma Kagiyama on his performance at the NHK Trophy 2024. View this post on Instagram A post [...]
“A good point was that even though we made mistakes, we didn’t crumble but were able to return to our usual as we practiced, regaining our focus. That shows we’ve really grown.” Miura and Kihara on their performance at the NHK Trophy
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara on their performance at the NHK Trophy 2024. original source: Nikkansports dd. 7th [...]
“The Italians shouldn’t have lost. But the Montreal team has started extensive preparations for the Olympics, aiming to push all their three pairs onto the podium.” Bobrova on the results of Grand Prix de France in ice dance
Ekaterina Bobrova on the results of Grand Prix de France 2024 in ice dance. original source: Championat [...]
“I’m happy to see almost any performance by Kaori Sakamoto on the ice. She has a great energy.” and “When I watch Isabeau Levito – I see a bit of myself in her skating.” Kostornaia on skaters that she likes
Alena Kostornaia on current skaters that she likes. original source: Okko View this post on Instagram [...]
Yuma Kagiyama: “It’s the fourth event of the series but my first one, so having watched the first three events, I’ve seen some highly competitive performances. So I’m really looking forward to skating with everyone.”
Yuma Kagiyama about his upcoming performance at the NHK Trophy 2024. original source: Nikkansports dd. 7th November [...]
Alena Kostornaia: “The reasons for our decision are simple and understandable. We will return. I have never lied to my fans.”
Alena Kostornaia on reasons to miss two seasons. original source: Telegram View this post on Instagram [...]
Amber Glenn: “I see that for young skaters sport means ‘all or nothing’. But there are priorities beyond your goals, your mental health is with you forever, you have only one body. Don’t destroy it in your teens just for results now!”
Interview with Amber Glenn for Russian media. original source: Sport-Express dd. 7th November by Dmitri Kuznetsov [...]
Pavel Kovalev: “I’ve always said that I will skate as long as I have the strength and health. Of course, the home Olympics are a motivation.”
Interview with French pair skater Pavel Kovalev. original source: MatchTV dd.4th November by Veronika Gibadieva [...]
Alena Kostornaia: “We are skipping two seasons, after which we plan to return. We need to take care of some personal matters.”
Alena Kostornaia and Georgi Kunitsa will miss two seasons. original source: RSport View this post on [...]
Mai Mihara: “There are still many details that need refining, but I think it was good that I could make eye contact with many people in the audience during the four minutes of my program.”
Mai Mihara on her performance at Grand Prix de France 2024. original source: Nikkansports / Nikkansports / [...]
“I hope to bring the fun vibe to the rink and make everyone smile watching figure skating.” 37-year-old Nobunari Oda qualified for Japanese Nationals
Nobunari Oda qualified for Japanese Nationals. original source: Nikkansports dd. 4th November 2024 View [...]
Alina Zagitova: “When you go through puberty and your body changes, you experience a kind of stress with your body. And you don’t know how to deal with it. You do everything the same, but it doesn’t work out.”
Alina Zagitova about changes she faced after growing up. original source: Nadezhda Strelets Youtube Channel [...]
“Training was going well but despite that, I felt there was no progress. As the season approached, the pressure increased. And that worked against me.” Loena Hendrickx has withdrawn from GP in Finland
Loena Hendrickx has withdrawn from Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy 2024. original source: sporza.be dd. 4th November [...]
Kazuki Tomono: “Well… even though I was injured, it feels frustrating. I had set high expectations for myself. I still haven’t made it to the Finals, and I feel like I’m falling behind my peers, and this year was really meant to be competitive.”
Kazuki Tomono on his performance at Grand Prix de France 2024. original source: Nikkansports / Nikkansports / [...]
Evgenia Medvedeva: “There is no resentment today, just gratitude, Tutberidze and I have the most wonderful relationship. If one thinks purely strategically, I can understand the choices of the figure skating federation and Eteri at 2018 Olympics.”
Evgenia Medvedeva about Eteri Tutberidze. original source: Ksenia Sobchak Youtube channel / text version Sports [...]
Rion Sumiyoshi: “I’ve climbed up a step. I’m truly happy that I was able to surpass the 200 points I was aiming for and to share the podium with Wakaba amidst such fierce competition.”
Rion Sumiyoshi on winning bronze at Grand Prix de France 2024. original source: Nikkansports / Nikkansports dd. 3d [...]
Alina Zagitova: “I always wanted to be friends with Zhenya. But we don’t communicate. Maybe I just remind her of something bad…”
Alina Zagitova about relations with Evgenia Medvedeva. original source: Nadezhda Strelets Youtube Channel photo [...]
Koshiro Shimada: “I was so calm that sometimes I worried if my excitement was enough. But this time, I was able to trust in my current mode and approach the competition with belief.”
Koshiro Shimada on winning silver at Grand Prix de France 2024. original source: Nikkansports / Nikkansports dd. 3d [...]
Wakaba Higuchi: “There’s no point in comeback unless I do my best.” and “Comparing myself with others only causes distractions.”
Wakaba Higuchi on winning silver at Grand Prix de France 2024 and getting into Grand Prix Final. original source: [...]