“It was quite similar to the Olympics, but it wasn’t the same kind of mental block.” Adam Siao Him Fa on his free skat at Worlds
Disappointed with his performance in the free skate at Worlds (5th place) in Prague, Adam Siao Him Fa feels the need [...]
“Far more women suffer from this than we think. I want victims of domestic violence to stop being invisible. They have the right to be heard – and the right to protection.” Elizaveta Tuktamysheva on her program at the Russian Challenge
World figure skating champion Elizaveta Tuktamysheva shared that her program at the "Russian Challenge" show [...]
Tatiana Tarasova: “I believe the Americans [Zingas and Kolesnik] were stronger and more interesting. The British, on the other hand, don’t glide well. I think the judges didn’t do anything wrong, strangely enough.”
Tatiana Tarasova believes the American team deserved their third-place finish in ice dance at Worlds, stating they [...]
Tatiana Tarasova: “Kagiyama performed fantastically, because everything started with Ilia. He’s a genius who began doing things no one else has done. Everyone looked at Ilia and realized it’s possible.”
Tatiana Tarasova praised Ilia Malinin’s resilience and historic performance at Worlds, highlighting his ability to [...]
Adeliia Petrosian: “To be honest, Olympics are not about enjoyment, at least for me. Some emotions were either blurred or felt a bit different than they actually were. Everything was about concentration, about being tightly wound.”
Adeliia Petrosian shared her thoughts on the Olympics, describing the intense concentration required and how her [...]
Anastasiia Metelkina and Luka Berulava: “It’s more like we lost gold. We made mistakes – and we’re grateful to still be on the podium.”
Georgian pair skaters Anastasiia Metelkina and Luka Berulava expressed mixed emotions after winning silver at Worlds, [...]
Anna Shcherbakova: “For me, Worlds are just as significant as the Olympics. Both events feature the strongest athletes at that time. Winning Worlds gave me the brightest emotions and special confidence at every competition after that.”
Anna Shcherbakova reflects on her 2021 World Championship victory, the significance of Worlds compared to the [...]
Yuma Kagiyama: “I aimed for a performance I could be most satisfied with, rather than focusing on scores or placement. Because of the frustration I felt at the Olympics, that became my only goal.”
Yuma Kagiyama delivered a personal best free skate to win silver at Worlds, overcoming earlier struggles and ending [...]
“I’m very sad to think that there seems to be a rift between the family and Rafael Arutyunyan – otherwise, I think, the coach would have been sitting in the kiss-and-cry with Ilia.” Journalist Elena Vaitsekhovskaya
Journalist Elena Vaytsekhovskaya reflected on Ilia Malinin’s World Championship win, expressing both happiness for [...]
Shun Sato: “My body really absorbed the feeling of skating clean programs. Before my performances, I didn’t even think about making mistakes – I was able to go all out.”
Shun Sato earned his first World Championship bronze medal with a strong free skate, overcoming adversity and showing [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “I knew I wouldn’t be satisfied unless I won gold at Worlds, and I was able to achieve that. I can leave the sport with a clear heart. Right now, I feel incredibly happy.”
Kaori Sakamoto ended her competitive career with a record fourth World Championship title, setting new personal bests [...]
Nina Pinzarrone: “At one point, I didn’t even know if I’d make it to Europeans, the Olympics, or Worlds, because I couldn’t train. I came here to do one last competition this season. But I never dared to dream of winning a medal.”
Nina Pinzarrone, exhausted but proud, reflected on her unexpected bronze at Worlds, overcoming a difficult season and [...]
Yuna Nagaoka and Sumitada Moriguchi: “The experience of overcoming the disappointment of the Olympics together and working hard as a team is something we want to cherish and carry forward into the future.”
Japanese pair Yuna Nagaoka and Sumitada Moriguchi achieved a personal best and finished fourth at the World [...]
Ilia Malinin: “Which Worlds gold medal was the hardest to win? Probably the first one because I wanted to fulfill all the expectations I had at my first Worlds. Today, I just felt relief after the Olympic season.”
Ilia Malinin reflects on his third World Championship gold, his exhaustion after the Olympic season, and his hopes to [...]
Ami Nakai: “It’s been such a long season, and I never had to keep jumping the axel this much when I was a junior. Honestly, motivation and maintaining a good condition were really difficult.”
Ami Nakai finished ninth at Worlds after a challenging season, reflecting on her struggles and determination to keep [...]
Mone Chiba: “For a month after the disappointment of the Olympics, I kept believing in myself and working hard, and I’m glad I did. I was able to end the season with a smile.”
Mone Chiba set personal bests and finished second at Worlds, turning Olympic disappointment into motivation for a [...]
Adam Siao Him Fa: “It’s not one of my main goals, but I know that if I perform, the podium will be there. I really want to try to let go and have confidence in myself.”
After placing second in the short program at the World Championships, French skater Adam Siao Him Fa reflected on his [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “At my first Junior GP, here in Czech Republic, there were only a few people in the audience. But now, at Worlds, I can perform surrounded by so many people. Rather than aiming for a fourth title, I want to leave the sport with no regrets.”
Kaori Sakamoto leads after the short program at her final World Championships, focusing on a performance without [...]
Nina Pinzarrone: “I’m already happy that I can train with the top skaters. I need to build confidence for the free skate. I know I belong here, even though I’m still a bit of a fan-girl training with the best.”
Belgian figure skater Nina Pinzarrone set a new personal best in the short program at Worlds, surpassing 70 points for [...]
“I understand it’s a scene that TV wants, but we’re here as athletes, not for television. I felt it was a bit too much. It’s a matter of human decency.” Amber Glenn on shielding Kaori Sakamoto from the cameras at the Olympics
Amber Glenn’s compassion toward Japanese skaters at the World Championships and Olympics was praised, as she [...]
Nina Pinzarrone: “I don’t want to put too much pressure on myself. I remind myself how hard I’ve worked and that not everyone gets to be here at Worlds.”
Belgian figure skater Nina Pinzarrone feels stronger and better prepared for the World Championships in Prague after [...]
Yuma Kagiyama: “I’m not fixated on rankings or scores. Even if I make mistakes, if I feel I couldn’t have done any better, that’s my standard for satisfaction.”
Yuma Kagiyama approaches the World Championships with a new mindset, focusing on personal satisfaction rather than [...]
Ami Nakai: “I want to be aware that I’m becoming a top skater and hope to become someone who can lead others.”
Ami Nakai, fresh off her Olympic bronze, approaches her first World Championships as a medalist with renewed [...]
Kaori Sakamoto told her coach Sonoko Nakano after returning home from the Olympics, “I think I’ll compete at Worlds,” to which Nakano replied in surprise, “Wait, you’re going?”
Kaori Sakamoto, Olympic silver medalist, vows to give her all at her final competition—the World Championships - [...]