“Judges everywhere support the leaders with great enthusiasm. There’s no need to give Western media a reason to make a fuss about Russian skaters receiving low scores.” Zhulin on Petrosian and Gumennik’s scores at Nationals
Alexander Zhulin believes that Evgeni Plushenko is right in his assessment of the judging at the Russian [...]
Eteri Tutberidze: “Our singles skaters are already doing quads, so why hasn’t that come to pairs? Why are pairs still skating with salchows, toe loops, and the same content?”
Eteri Tutberidze commented on Aleksandra Boikova and Dmitrii Kozlovskii’s victory in pairs at the Russian [...]
At the European Championships, it will be decided which of the Selevko brothers will go to the Olympics
European Championships in Sheffield will determine which Selevko brother qualifies for the Olympics. original [...]
Evgeni Plushenko: “It seems to me that our Olympians, Petrosian and Gumennik, should have been evaluated a bit more down-to-earth at Nationals.”
Evgeni Plushenko responded to a request to assess the Olympic prospects of Adeliia Petrosian and Petr Gumennik for the [...]
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara: “The injury itself isn’t as bad as the dislocation I had at last year’s Final. It was a difficult decision, but considering the Olympics, we decided to withdraw from Nationals.”
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara, pair selected for the 2026 Milano-Cortina Olympics, discussed Miura’s recent injury [...]
Rika Kihira and Shingo Nishiyama: “It’s a miracle we’ve come this far in just two and a half months. Next season, we will definitely win at Nationals.”
Rika Kihira and Shingo Nishiyama on their debut season. original source: Nikkansports 22nd. December 2025 [...]
“He needs to regain physical freshness and consistency in training, and refocus on the Olympic goal.” National Technical Director for ice sports on Adam Siao Him Fa’s withdrawal from Europeans
Struggling at the start of his season, Adam Siao Him Fa will not take part in the European Championships in Sheffield [...]
Yuma Kagiyama: “I gained a lot from Nationals, but in the free skate, I wasn’t able to give everything I had. In those high-pressure moments, I realized I’m still not as strong as I want to be.”
Yuma Kagiyama, who secured his second consecutive Olympic spot, expresses excitement and determination as he prepares [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “I aim for Olympic silver or better. I want to win a medal right there on the spot. I don’t want to wait two and a half years like last time.”
Kaori Sakamoto, after winning her fifth consecutive national title, renewed her determination for the Milan-Cortina [...]
Ami Nakai: “One dream has come true, so next I want not just to compete at the Olympics, but to achieve real results. I want to train so I can win a medal.”
Seventeen-year-old Ami Nakai secured her first Olympic spot with a fourth-place finish at the Japanese [...]
“Free skate at the GP Final was the most humiliating moment of the season. A deep crack formed in my heart,” Mone Chiba resolved to “be a new, stronger me” and trained harder than ever before Nationals
Mone Chiba rebounded from past disappointment to finish third at the Japanese Nationals. original source: [...]
Rinka Watanabe: “I was thinking about retiring at the end of this season. But maybe this means I should keep going. I want to take time to sort out my feelings and decide what to do next.”
Rinka Watanabe delivered a strong free skate at the Japanese Nationals, landing two triple axels. original source: [...]
Adeliia Petrosian: “I just hope I won’t let myself, my coaches, or my fans down. I’ll do everything I can and try to show my maximum at the Olympics.”
Adeliia Petrosian stated that at the Olympic Games, she hopes not to let herself, her coaches, or her fans [...]
Wakaba Higuchi Bids Farewell at Japanese Nationals: “I Truly Gave It My All”
Wakaba Higuchi concluded her competitive career at the 2026 Japanese Nationals. original source: Nikkansports 21st. [...]
“I think it was a perfect performance for me. Even including the last lutz, I’d give myself 100 points (laughs).” Shun Sato won silver at the Japanese Nationals
Shun Sato overcame pressure to deliver a strong free skate at the All-Japan Championships, securing a podium finish [...]
Encouraged by Kagiyama and Sato, who said, “Let’s go to the Olympics together,” Kao Miura won bronze at the Japanese Nationals, “It’s heavier than I expected. It’s filled with the weight of my effort.”
Kao Miura won bronze at the Japanese Nationals. original source: news.yahoo.co.jp dd. 20th December 2025 [...]
Petr Gumennik: “Malinin’s skate is on the edge of being demotivating. But you have to try to take something positive from everything. If he can do that, then theoretically anything is possible.”
Russian figure skater Petr Gumennik shared details about his preparation for the 2026 Russian Nationals. original [...]
“This season, I was aiming for the Olympics, but I wasn’t able to achieve results that would lead into next season.” Tatsuya Tsuboi announced his retirement from competitive figure skating
Tatsuya Tsuboi announced his retirement from competitive figure skating. original source: Nikkansports 20th. [...]
“While I was skating, it didn’t feel like it was my last time, but after I finished, seeing so many people waving banners made me realize just how much support I’ve had.” Kaori Sakamoto leads after the SP at the Japanese Nationals
Kaori Sakamoto took the lead in the women’s short program at Japanese Nationals. original source: sponichi.co.jp [...]
“I managed to include triple axel in the program just a week ago. It cost me a lot of nerves. I’m gradually getting back into shape, but this isn’t my peak yet. I hope to peak at the Olympics.” Adeliia Petrosian leads after the SP at the Russian Nationals
in February Adeliia Petrosian shared her experience and emotions after successfully landing a triple axel in her [...]
Mone Chiba: “If I let myself be dragged down by disappointing results, the GP Final won’t have meant anything. For my own future, I have to turn frustration and results into motivation.”
Mone Chiba placed fourth in the women’s short program at the Japanese Nationals. original source: [...]
“I was honestly really scared right up until the performance. I felt like I was carrying a lot, and it was hard to focus. So I played rhythm game to get into right mindset.” Kao Miura placed 2d in the SP at Nationals
Kao Miura placed second in the men’s short program at the Japanese Nationals. original source: news.yahoo.co.jp [...]
“This is probably my last domestic competition. I just want to give everything I have so people can watch every single second without regret.” Kaori Sakamoto aims for her fifth title at Nationals
Kaori Sakamoto aims for her fifth consecutive title and Olympic selection at her final Japanese Nationals. original [...]
Ami Nakai on Japanese Nationals: “The stage I’ve been aiming for most is right in front of me. This is a chance I absolutely can’t miss.”
Ami Nakai impresses with three clean triple axels in official practice ahead of the Japanese National Championships, [...]