Kaori Sakamoto: “I’ve grown so much – from the miracle of winning bronze in Beijing to being disappointed with silver here. I’m glad I worked hard these four years.”
Kaori Sakamoto concluded her Olympic career with a silver medal in women’s figure skating at the 2026 Milan-Cortina [...]
Adeliia Petrosian: “Not doing a quad wasn’t an option. I didn’t really have a choice.” and “It’ll be difficult emotionally to return to Russia. I feel ashamed about how things turned out – for myself, the federation, my coaches, and the fans.”
Russian figure skater Adelia Petrosian placed 6th in women’s figure skating at the 2026 Winter Olympics. original [...]
Evgeni Plushenko: “Petrosian only six points behind the leader. The key question is how many quads we’ll see in her FP. They are absolutely necessary to compete for gold. Ideally, she needs to land two.”
Evgeni Plushenko, the two-time Olympic champion, shared his thoughts on Russian skater Adeliia Petrosian’s chances [...]
Adeliia Petrosian: “My coaches guide me during training, telling me the plan, and my job is to execute it. They always expect me to stick to the plan.”
Adeliia Petrosian shared her emotions after making her Olympic debut at the 2026 Milan Games, describing her short [...]
Evgeni Plushenko: “Based on her short program, Sofia Samodelkina should not be in 12th place – she deserved a much higher ranking.”
Evgeni Plushenko expressed disappointment over the judges' scoring of Sofia Samodelkina in the women's short program [...]
Junhwan Cha: “It’s not about missing a medal. I think the scores were a bit low considering how I performed. But I gave it my all, and that fact will never change. I feel like I’ve wrapped up my third Olympics well and am accepting the outcome.”
Despite battling severe ankle pain and illness, Junhwan Cha delivered remarkable performances at the Milan-Cortina [...]
Evgeni Plushenko: “Alysa Liu was outstanding. Her skating was truly feminine – light, airy, and with flawless spins.” and “Japanese skaters – Nakai, Sakamoto, and Chiba – they deserve the highest praise. Their skating skills are phenomenal.”
Evgeni Plushenko’s Thoughts on the Women’s Short Program at the 2026 Milan Olympics original source: [...]
Mone Chiba: “It was incredibly intense, but I reminded myself that I might never have the chance to skate last at the Olympics again. Once I thought of it that way, I was able to enjoy the experience.”
Mone Chiba, making her Olympic debut at the Milan-Cortina Games, delivered an elegant short program as the final [...]
Niina Petrokina: “The Olympic pressure really got to me in the end. I cried a bit while sitting on the floor because I needed to let out my emotions. The competition was extremely nerve-racking for me – I wasn’t able to enjoy it.”
Two-time European women’s single skating champion Niina Petrokina scored 69.63 points in her short program at the [...]
“I was able to land it because I believed in myself until the very last moment. It was the best moment of my life so far” Ami Nakai on her triple axel at the Olympics
At her Olympic debut, 17-year-old Japanese skater Ami Nakai took the lead in the short program. original source: [...]
Nina Pinzarrone: “The Olympics are only held once every four years. You never know how many chances you’ll get to be part of something like this. To be here after all the injuries and the difficult preparation – that is an accomplishment in itself.”
Nina Pinzarrone set the tone for a strong showing in the figure skating competition with a nearly flawless short [...]
Loena Hendrickx: “I had decided beforehand that I would keep smiling, even if I made a mistake. The previous Olympics taught me that first you have to give it your all before you can truly enjoy the moment.”
Loena Hendrickx on her short program at the Olympics. original source: Sporza dd. 15th February 2026 [...]
“A 158 for the free skate is an absolute overreach – giving them such scores is unprofessional and disrespectful to other athletes,” Dmitri Kozlovskii on Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara’s score
Russian pair skater Dmitri Kozlovskii criticized the judging of Japanese duo Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara, who set a [...]
“Yes, it’s unfortunate. But we can’t be too sorry because we know… it works in our favor.” Adelina Sotnikova on Amber Glenn mistake on a triple loop
Olympic champion Adelina Sotnikova and commentator Lina Fedorova shared their thoughts on American skater Amber [...]
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara: “We made major mistakes in our short program and took on the burden of bad luck for Kaori-chan. Since we’ve dealt with the setbacks, I believe Kaori has nothing to worry about.”
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara on Kaori Sakamoto and her support. original source: sponichi.co.jp dd. 1th [...]
“It’s clear that she is not the primary coach, and you can often observe coaches helping athletes from other teams.” Tutberidze will not be allowed to accompany Petrosian during her performances, though she can attend training sessions
IOC: Tutberidze can assist Petrosian at the 2026 Olympics but cannot lead her during official [...]
Nina Pinzarrone: “What result am I aiming for? I want to do my best, and from what I’ve experienced in training, I know I can achieve a high score. I’m aiming to at least secure an Olympic diploma.”
Nina Pinzarrone on her preparation and goals at the Olympics. original source: Sporza dd. 15th February 2026 [...]
Jia Shin: “Watching even the best athletes falter on the Olympic stage reminded me of just how difficult it is to overcome the pressure.”
Jia Shin reflects on her preparations for her first Olympics. original source: yna.co.kr dd. 16th February 2026 by [...]
Ryuichi Kihara: “Four years ago, I was the one carrying us. But this time, she’s been the one pulling me through and supporting me. After the short program, I honestly thought, ‘It’s all over.’ But Riku’s strength helped me come back.”
Japanese figure skating pair Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara made a dramatic comeback to secure gold at the [...]
Rafael Arutyunyan: “Ilia is not to blame, and I have already told him this. The fault lies with us, the adults, who failed to protect a young athlete from making wrong decisions.”
Rafael Arutyunyan commented on Ilia Malinin’s underwhelming performance at the 2026 Winter Olympics, where Malinin [...]
Haein Lee: “Every day, I check my dress and say to myself, ‘I’ll wear it soon! I’ll wear it soon!’ as I get ready for my short program.”
Haein Lee reflects on her preparations for her first Olympics. original source: yna.co.kr dd. 16th February 2026 by [...]
“It’s been a very uncertain road to the Olympics. I had hoped to be able to say that I’m here in my best form, but I got injured after the Europeans” Loena Hendrickx on challenges in the lead-up to her third Olympics, including injuries and last-minute music changes
Loena Hendrickx reflects on her road to 2026 Olympics. original source: Sporza dd. 15th February 2026 [...]
Evgeni Plushenko: “What impressed me far more was Cha Junhwan, who narrowly missed the podium. Cha’s skating is phenomenal. He has superb control of his upper body and blades. His choreography and artistry are at the highest level.”
Evgeni Plushenko on the 2026 Olympic Men’s Figure Skating Event original source: Sport Express [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “During the team event, I was watching everyone perform and thought that ‘there isn’t a monster [uncontrollable external force] at these Olympics,’ but now… I don’t know. I’m feeling pretty nervous.”
Three-time Olympian Kaori Sakamoto prepared for her upcoming short program at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, [...]