“I share the same goal, so I hope to always support Ryuichi by his side,” says Riku Miura on her partner’s goal to “become coaches for the next generation and make Japan a pair skating powerhouse.”
Olympic gold medalists Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara reflected on their dramatic victory at the Milano-Cortina Games, [...]
Eteri Tutberidze: “At the Olympics in Beijing, Mr. Bach commented that I somehow didn’t properly receive Kamila Valieva when she came off the ice. And I am still waiting for an apology from him, an official one – just as official as his statement.”
Eteri Tutberidze said she expects an apology from former International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas [...]
Sofia Samodelkina: “Now I realize that I’ve been walking toward the Olympics my whole life. I remember the little girl who believed that one day she would be here. Today I can tell her: we made it. And I am proud.”
Kazakh figure skater Sofia Samodelkina reflected on her debut at the 2026 Winter Olympics, expressing gratitude to her [...]
Ami Nakai: “At one point, I became afraid to compete. I really felt the expectations from those around me.”
Ami Nakai, who won bronze in her Olympic debut at the Milano-Cortina Games, expressed gratitude and joy at becoming [...]
Tatiana Tarasova: “A ban on criticism of judges by skaters and coaches? If they do something unfair, why can’t we talk about it? Do we understand less than they do, and they’re so smart, educated, talented, and absolutely blameless?”
Tatiana Tarasova commented on the proposed ban on criticizing judges in figure skating. original source: RIA [...]
Ilia Malinin: “I let fear in and it ruined me. Now, time to get back up. Next step, Redemption. See you in Prague.”
American figure skater Ilia Malinin summed up his performance at the Milan Olympics. original source: Instagram [...]
Eteri Tutberidze: “Mr. Banka said he felt uncomfortable because I was at the Olympics. I had some thoughts, as if I were his ex-girlfriend who showed up somewhere without his knowledge.”
Eteri Tutberidze reacted to the statement by the head of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) about her presence at the [...]
The ISU may prohibit figure skaters and coaches from publicly criticizing judging in figure skating
ISU intends to introduce a ban on criticism of judging in figure skating. original source: RIA photo Alexande [...]
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara: “After winning the Olympic gold medal, we realized it would be difficult to return our physical and mental condition to the pre-Olympic level in time for Worlds, so we made the decision to withdraw.”
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara have withdrawn from the upcoming World Figure Skating Championship original source: [...]
Ilia Averbukh: “If you look at all disciplines at the Olympics, everywhere except men’s singles the absence of Russian skaters has definitely had an impact. Stepanova and Bukin could have easily competed for at least silver.”
Choreographer Ilia Averbukh pointed out stagnation in world figure skating. original source: Sport24 photo Artem [...]
Anna Shcherbakova: “When I got home, I had to rewatch the men’s events on video because I was so overwhelmed by emotions and memories from my own Olympics that I couldn’t really remember who skated what.”
Beijing 2022 Olympic champion Anna Shcherbakova shared her impressions of attending the 2026 Olympics in [...]
Mikhail Shaidorov: “Some years were very hard – we didn’t have enough money. My dad sold his car to fund my trainings and Alexei Urmanov coached me for free, without a salary, purely out of enthusiasm.”
Mikhail Shaidorov on pressure, money, selling his father’s car, and the principle that guides his life. original [...]
Niccolo Macii’s remark about Sara Conti’s focus sparks controversy, prompting his apology: “I absolutely didn’t want to put the weight of our mistakes on Sara. I’ve messed up a thousand times just like she did; so I wanted to apologize.”
Italian pair skaters Niccolo Macii and Sara Conti finished far from the podium at the Milano Cortina Olympics, [...]
Yuna Nagaoka: “My performance at my first Olympics wasn’t what I had envisioned. Four years from now, I will definitely return to this stage. And, hand in hand with Sumi-kun, we will continue to grow so that we can win a medal.”
Yuna Nagaoka who competes in pair skating together with Sumitada Moriguchi on her Olympic experience. original [...]
Junhwan Cha: “I narrowly missed the medal I was aiming for, but since I gave everything in that moment, I don’t feel any regrets.”
Junhwan Cha returns home: “Fourth place, no regrets… I’ll rest for now.” original source: yna.co.kr dd. [...]
Alexander Zhulin: “It’s hard to accept that Liu is an Olympic champion, but Valieva is not.”
Alexander Zhulin stated that he cannot call Alysa Liu the strongest figure skater in the world. original source: [...]
“Maybe it will motivate her to keep working, to keep skating, and to go to the next Olympics. So it won’t just be one participation without a flag and anthem.” Daniil Gleikhengauz on Adeliia Petrosian’s performance at the 2026 Olympics
Daniil Gleikhengauz, coach from Eteri Tutberidze’s group, spoke about Adeliia Petrosian’s performance at the 2026 [...]
“I’m not sure yet, but one thing is certain: when Kihara retires, I’ll retire too. I will absolutely never continue with a different partner.” Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara on their desire to become pair coaches together
Olympic gold medalists Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara discussed their close partnership and future plans at a press [...]
Carolina Kostner: “For Malinin, it was definitely tough. Getting up after a fall is very personal. But you need to know that a fall doesn’t define your career; in fact, it can help you understand what you want to do more or differently next time.”
Carolina Kostner reflected on Ilia Malinin’s Olympic disappointment, the challenges of being both a parent and [...]
Wenjing Sui, the 2022 Beijing Olympic gold medalist on Yuna Nagaoka and Sumitada Moriguchi: “They can reach the world’s top next season.”
Japan won a record six medals in figure skating at the Milano-Cortina Olympics, and rising pair Yuna Nagaoka and [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “It was like a roller coaster. I truly felt so many emotions over those 17 days. But I’m satisfied that I was able to win a medal of a better color than at the Beijing Olympics.”
Kaori Sakamoto, who won silver medals in both the women’s and team events at the Milano-Cortina Olympics, described [...]
“It’s what I experience every day, being under constant scrutiny and pressure. Not every athlete is able to handle this. Honestly, I don’t think I was ready for it at these Olympic Games.” Ilia Malinin about his Olympic exhibition program
Olympic champion in team event and world champion Ilia Malinin reflected on his exhibition program dedicated to mental [...]
Yuma Kagiyama: “I want to explore my potential as a skater, take a broader view of skating, and try various things. I want to choreograph my own programs and attempt new skills.”
The Japanese Olympic team returned home after winning a record 24 medals at the Milano-Cortina Winter Games, with [...]
Vadym Kolesnik: “They are destroying us, our rinks, while their athletes are doping and skating. Everyone responds, ‘Yes, Russia shouldn’t be allowed at international events. We support you, we agree with you.’ But no one says this publicly.”
Ukrainian-American figure skater Vadym Kolesnik has faced threats for his anti-Russian stance but is more concerned [...]