Ryuichi Kihara shares Riku Miura’s weakness: “She forgot her backpack at the airport – with her medal inside.”
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara, known as "RikuRyu," made history by winning Japan’s first-ever Olympic gold in pairs [...]
“You have been there for me in every moment, all the ups and all the difficult times, and I am so thankful for that.” Kimmy Repond to her sister and coach Jeromie, who will now transition to a new career as a psychotherapist
Kimmy Repond Bids Emotional Farewell to Sister and Coach Jeromie Repond original source: Instagram [...]
Alexander Zhulin: “ISU really doesn’t want to see us, because right now they’re doing very well. They’re taking places they never would have gotten otherwise. Especially if Valieva and Trusova return.”
Alexander Zhulin believes the ISU does not want Russian athletes to return to international competitions and hopes for [...]
“I have immense respect for Sasha Trusova’s character. After missing so much training time, after having a child… She’s still breastfeeding. But it’s her desire – to stand out.” Tutberidze on Trusova’s return to sports
Eteri Tutberidze expressed great respect for Alexandra Trusova’s unique character and determination as she returns [...]
“As pair skaters, we all know the struggles and efforts each of us has gone through, so we couldn’t celebrate with all our might right next to our rivals who fought alongside us.” Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara on their reaction after winning gold at the Olympics
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara on their reaction after their free program at the Olympics. original source: [...]
Aleksanda Boikova: “I really, really want to win the Olympics with Dima. For me, it’s a bit about satisfying my vanity, understanding that I’m worth something, that I’ve achieved something in this world – that I’m cool, I’m awesome.”
Aleksandra Boikova shares her motivation to pursue a quadruple throw after missing the Olympics and expresses her [...]
“I think there’s a bit of responsibility on our coaching staff. We’ve accustomed Russian viewers to Olympic victories.” Daniil Gleikhengauz on the criticism directed at Petrosian due to her results at the Olympics
Russian coach and choreographer Daniil Gleikhengauz reflected on Adeliia Petrosian’s performance and the public’s [...]
Rio Nakata: “I’ll be moving up to seniors next season… I’ll build my confidence as I go, and if I achieve my goals season by season over the next four years, I think winning a medal at the Olympics- even gold – is possible.”
Rio Nakata made history by winning his second consecutive World Junior title, becoming the first Japanese man to [...]
Eteri Tutberidze: “Only Medvedeva had a philosophy like Alysa Liu’s – she truly enjoyed competitions and interacting with others.”
Eteri Tutberidze compares Alysa Liu’s philosophy to that of Evgenia Medvedeva, emphasizing the importance of [...]
Nikolaj Memola: “If someone wants the suspension of Russia to continue, that person is just envious. I don’t know a single skater who doesn’t want to see Russians at every possible competition again.”
Italian figure skater Nikolaj Memola supports the return of Russian athletes to international competitions and [...]
Shoma Uno: “Even when I was competing, enjoying myself led to growth. So, I think when we perform with genuine enjoyment, the audience feels it too.”
Shoma Uno reflects on his journey as a professional skater, the evolution of his ice show "Ice Brave," and the joy and [...]
“The suspension of our athletes are now under the jurisdiction of the federation council (15 people). It’s much easier to convince 8 out of 15 people.” Sikharulidze estimates a 50% chance for Russian athletes to return to international competition
Anton Sikharulidze, President of the Figure Skating Federation of Russia (FFKKR), assessed the chances of Russian [...]
Laura Lipetsky: “There has been a rumor circulating that I did not allow Alysa to drink water during training. This is simply not true.” and “She was never forced to do anything. She was self driven and loved to skate.”
Laura Lipetsky denies claims that she forbade Alysa Liu from drinking water during training. original source: [...]
Yuma Kagiyama: “I’ve experienced a lot over these four years in terms of how to approach competitions. I believe the Olympics are truly won by those who enjoy them the most.”
Yuma Kagiyama reflects on his journey from winning silver at 18 to competing at the Milan Olympics, where he [...]
Alexei Mishin: “The strongest foreign figure skaters skate differently than the best Russian ones. You can’t say it’s better or worse – just different. In Russia, the focus is on the content of the programs.”
Alexei Mishin stated that Russian figure skaters performed with dignity at the 2026 Olympics. original source: [...]
Evgenia Medvedeva: “This is a message to parents of the younger generation, who are still very little: let children be children. If something doesn’t work out at competitions, please don’t pressure them.”
Evgenia Medvedeva urges parents not to pressure young figure skaters and to let children enjoy their [...]
Tatiana Tarasova: “I have worked at seven Olympics, and at each one, I had medalists and champions. For Tutberidze to reach my level, she needs more Olympic medals.”
Tatiana Tarasova believes Eteri Tutberidze needs more Olympic medals to reach her level as a coach. original [...]
“You could sense her love for what she does, as if it was written all over her. She wasn’t fighting with herself. She simply showed what she was capable of.” Anton Sikharulidze on Alysa Liu
Anton Sikharulidze, President of the Russian Figure Skating Federation, praised American skater Alysa Liu’s programs [...]
Mao Shimada: “To be honest, I was envious, but seeing someone my age succeed at the Olympics made me happy and motivated me to work harder. The next Olympics is the one I can aim for. It’s my goal, so I want to train hard for it.”
Mao Shimada made history with her fourth consecutive World Junior title in Tallinn, overcoming illness and reflecting [...]
“This was Ilia’s first Olympics, and I believe it won’t be his last. Conclusions have been drawn, and now he is preparing for the World Championships.” Sports agent Zakarian on Malinin’s plans
Ilia Malinin’s agent, Ari Zakarian, spoke about Malinin’s plans. original source: MatchTV [...]
Aleksandra Boikova: “When I switched to pairs skating, after two years, my weight started to go up. I couldn’t do anything about it. I was on strict diets, to the point where I could eat just one apple a day and still gain weight.”
Aleksandra Boikova, a figure skater, shares her struggles with constant pain and strict diets in pursuit of her [...]
Mone Chiba: “Hanyu is still my idol and the skater I look up to. As a competitor, I want to keep aiming higher.”
Mone Chiba, who finished fourth in women’s singles at the Milano-Cortina Olympics, reflected on her performance, her [...]
Anastasiia Metelkina: “I’m incredibly proud of our Olympic silver but this isn’t the finish line. We’re just getting started. We’ll keep working, and I believe in us.”
Anastasiia Metelkina reflects on Olympic Silver: "This Is Just the Beginning" original source: Instagram [...]
“In many ways, she’s stronger than me. Though in everyday life, I still handle a lot. Sometimes I wonder if they [Diana and Gleb] could even buy tickets themselves.” Tutberidze shared her feelings about her daughter living far away
Eteri Tutberidze spoke about how she copes with her daughter Diana Davis, who represents Georgia in ice dance with [...]