Yuma Kagiyama: “I was able to imagine what the situation would feel like. I imagined in advance that Ilia would skate clean, receive a standing ovation, and that I would then step onto the ice. Because I had prepared mentally for this, I stayed calm.”
Yuma Kagiyama about his short program at the 2025 World Championships. original source: Nikkansports dd. March 28th [...]
Nikita Volodin: “This is sports, and this is the silver medal at the World Championships. So, of course, it’s fantastic. Nine years ago, I was a junior watching Worlds in Boston, and I couldn’t have imagined that one day I’d compete at such an event.”
Nikita Volodin about winning silver at the 2025 the World Championships. original source: Sports View [...]
Niina Petrokina: “After winning the European Championships, things weren’t easy — I’ve never experienced so much attention in my life.”
Niina Petrokina about her performance in the short program at the 2025 the World Championships. original source: [...]
Alysa Liu: “I’ve never regretted leaving the sport at the age of 16. It was the only right decision at the time. Moreover, if I hadn’t left then, I wouldn’t be sitting here today at the Worlds press conference with a small gold medal.”
Alysa Liu about her short program at the 2025 the World Championships. original source: Sports / Sports [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “I’ll only allow myself to focus on the point gap today.”
Kaori Sakamoto about her short program at the 2025 World Championships. original source: Nikkansports dd. March [...]
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara: “We want to enjoy the performance and deliver to the audience the joy we’re experiencing while skating.”
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara about their short program at the 2025 World Championships. original source: [...]
Nina Pinzarrone: “I think everyone felt the stress and adrenaline today. There was a lot more tension in the air in the locker room. Perhaps that was because of the pressure for the Olympic spots.”
Nina Pinzarrone about her short program at the 2025 World Championships. original source: Sporza dd. March 26th / [...]
Sofia Samodelkina: “Surprisingly, I was almost not nervous. Of course, there was some excitement — it’s the World Championships after all, with so many spectators. But I know I’m fairly well-prepared, so I wasn’t shaking with fear.”
Sofia Samodelkina about her preparation for the World Championships. original source: Sports View this [...]
Yuma Kagiyama: “Lori Nichol was absolutely eager to be at the rinkside with us. She supported me with amazing dedication — equal to or exceeding my own passion. That motivates me to push myself even harder, giving it my all.”
Yuma Kagiyama about upcoming World Championships. original source: Nikkansports dd. March 26th 2025 View [...]
Haein Lee: “When I first used this program, it was also for a pivotal competition where Olympic spots were at stake. I never imagined back then that I’d stand here again in this program. It feels deeply moving.”
Haein Lee about her short program at the 2025 World Championships. original source: mfocus.kr dd. Feb 26d 2025 by [...]
“We’ve heard that the arena will be almost sold out, and we’re excited to feel what it’s like to perform in front of a packed venue in such a large hall.” Ekaterina Geynish and Dmitry Chigirev about Worlds
Ekaterina Geynish and Dmitry Chigirev about competing at the World Championships. original source: Sports [...]
Sofia Samodelkina: “Today, during practice at the main arena, I looked around and suddenly realized, ‘Sonya, you’re at the World Championships.’ If someone had told me this a year ago, I would never have believed it.”
Sofia Samodelkina about competing at the World Championships. original source: Sports View this post on [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “If I don’t take risks, I can’t skate in a way that truly feels like me.”
Kaori Sakamoto about upcoming World Championships. original source: Nikkansports dd. March 26th 2025 [...]
“My jumps, spins, and footwork are in the best shape possible. I want to compete with confidence.” Yuma Kagiyama about World Championships
Yuma Kagiyama and Shun Sato about upcoming World Championships. original source: Nikkansports dd. March 25th [...]
Tatsuya Tsuboi: “Goals for Worlds are to surpass personal best total score of 251.52 and to finish within the top 8.”
Tatsuya Tsuboi about upcoming World Championships. original source: Nikkansports dd. March 6th 2025 View [...]
Ahsun Yun: “Since it’s my first senior Worlds, I feel more nervous than burdened, but just being able to compete will be a great experience for me. I’ll give my all to secure an Olympic spot.”
Ahsun Yun about 2025 Four Continents Championships and upcoming Worlds. original source: mfocus.kr dd. Feb 23d 2025 [...]
“I can’t take any risks in order to get three spots.” Yuma Kagiyama will not attempt quad lutz at the World Championships
Yuma Kagiyama about his content for World Championships. original source: Nikkansports dd. March 4th 2025 by Kota [...]
Hannah Lim and Ye Quan: “We tried to portray characters that have an addictive relationship like Cruella. We included a bit of a Joker and Harley Quinn vibe, Hannah portrayed Joker and Ye was Harley Quinn (laughing)”
Hannah Lim and Ye Quan about 2025 Four Continents Championships. original source: mfocus.kr dd. Feb 22d 2025 by Kim [...]
“It was incredible because 10 years ago, at the same Arena, almost on the exact dates, with the same scores, Denis Ten also won first place.” Mikhail Shaidorov about winning Four Continents Championships
Mikhail Shaidorov about winning 2025 Four Continents Championships. original source: Sport+ View this [...]
“I may not have achieved the results I wanted in this competition, but I am happy that I didn’t give up until the end.” Haein Lee about 2025 Four Continents Championships
Haein Lee about 2025 Four Continents Championships. original source: mfocus.kr dd. Feb 22d 2025 by Kim Hyun-jin [...]
Wakaba Higuchi: “I threw away all the rules I had set for myself and adopted an attitude of ‘well, it will work out somehow’ and all the things I had been nervous about just didn’t matter anymore.”
Wakaba Higuchi about Four Continent Championships and her new attitude to sports. original source: [...]
Junhwan Cha: “Despite the challenges of injuries earlier this season, I’m motivated by the progress and results I’m seeing.”
Junhwan Cha about winning silver at the 2025 Four Continents Championships. original source: mfocus.kr dd. Feb 22d [...]
“It took all my physical strength. They told me, ‘Since you’re competing, give it your all till the end.'” Mone Chiba about competing at the Four Continents Championships with the symptoms of gastroenteritis
Mone Chiba about 2025 Four Continents Championships. original source: Nikkansports View this post on [...]
Chaeyeon Kim: “I was thrilled to compete in a major event in front of the home crowd, but I was very nervous because I wanted to perform well. Still, I’m truly happy to have surpassed my personal best and won the gold medal.”
Chaeyeon Kim about winning 2025 Four Continents Championships. original source: mfocus.kr dd. Feb 15th 2025 by Kim [...]