Junhwan Cha: “Before the performance, I kept telling myself, ‘Don’t give up, just do your best until the end.’ However, the mistakes in my jumps were very disappointing. Some errors felt like they were outside of my control.”
Junhwan Cha Reflects on Challenges and Growth After Cup of China Performance original source: mfocus.kr dd. October [...]
Shun Sato: “I told myself that by the end of the season, I want to be able to say, ‘Thanks to the injury, I was able to grow,’ and turn it into a positive.”
Shun Sato Triumphs at Grand Prix China, Overcoming Injury to Build Momentum for Olympic Qualification original [...]
“This week, I had the best training of my life. I plan to keep building on it to surpass even that level of preparation.” Rinka Watanabe on winning bronze at the Grand Prix of China
Rinka Watanabe Overcomes Challenges to Claim Bronze at Grand Prix China original source: Nikkansports, October 25th [...]
Madison Chock: “For the RD, I wanted to incorporate animal prints because they’re so quintessentially 90s. That’s why my dress features a lot of tiger patterns and chains – those were hallmark elements from that era.”
Madison Chock on Bringing the 90s to Life Through Her Costume original source: Sports by Maya Bagriantseva [...]
Haein Lee: “As this is the Olympic season, I’ve given it a lot of thought. While this season’s two programs are excellent, I decided to bring back programs I’d performed before to prepare for the Olympics.”
Haein Lee Reflects on Short Program Performance at Cup of China original source: mfocus.kr dd. October 24th 2025 by [...]
Jia Shin: “I’ve been waiting a long time to move up to seniors. There’s a different level of tension compared to juniors, so it feels fresh and exciting.”
Jia Shin Reflects on Short Program Performance at Cup of China original source: mfocus.kr dd. October 24th 2025 by [...]
Amber Glenn: “Today wasn’t my best skate. In the short program, any mistake is costly, so the focus can’t only be on the triple Axel; all the jumps are important.”
Amber Glenn Calls Her Performance in China "Not My Best" Despite Landing a Triple Axel original source: Sports by [...]
Rino Matsuike: “Last year’s success made me so happy, so I’m hoping to stand on the podium again this time.”
Rino Matsuike Shows Solid Preparation Ahead of Grand Prix China original source: Nikkansports, October 23d, 2025 by [...]
“My back is heading in a positive direction. I’m just really happy to have arrived here without any worsening of my injury,” said Sota Yamamoto, looking ahead of GP in China
Sota Yamamoto Demonstrates Recovery and Optimism Ahead of Grand Prix China original source: Nikkansports, October [...]
“She overcame her challenges and brought home the best medal. As her ‘big sister figure,’ I’m determined not to lose and to give it my all.” Rinka Watanabe prepares for GP in China inspired by Ami Nakai’s success
Rinka Watanabe Prepares for Chongqing Grand Prix with Confidence and Determination original source: Nikkansports, [...]
Shun Sato: “I have no choice but to give it my all. I trust in myself and will do my very best with what I can do now. First and foremost, I need to nail my quad lutz.”
Shun Sato Focuses on Quad Lutz in Return at Grand Prix Chongqing original source: Nikkansports, October 23d, 2025 [...]
Adan Siao Him Fa had shared that he was working on “rediscovering the pleasure of skating” by focusing less on outcomes and more on the present moment
Adam Siao Him Fa Finds Redemption with Silver Medal at Grand Prix de France original source: franceinfo.fe dd. [...]
“Am I really such a veteran? Is this what losing to the younger generation feels like? Wow.” Sakamoto admitted with a laugh. “It’s a completely new sensation for me.”
Kaori Sakamoto Focused on Growth and Fight for Olympic Qualification in Her Final Season original source: [...]
“It’s not even just disappointment – it’s a feeling of sadness. It feels like I’m stuck in a long, dark tunnel, but I hope I’ll eventually see the light, and I’ll keep running forward no matter what.” Kao Miura on his FP at the Grand Prix de France
Kao Miura Struggles in Free Skate at the Grand Prix de France. original source: Nikkansports, October 20th, [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “The fact that I couldn’t win even with scores like these – it’s exciting. I’m feeling this special sense of adrenaline.”
Kaori Sakamoto Scores a Season Personal Best at Grand Prix France original source: Nikkansports, October 19th, 2025 [...]
Ami Nakai: “I always wanted to be the best. Having Mao Shimada around has made me stronger. It’s because of her that I’ve been able to fight in the senior level.”
Ami Nakai Claims Historic Grand Prix Debut Victory and Eyes Olympic Glory original source: Nikkansports, October [...]
Ilia Malinin: “Strangely enough, I was very nervous before going out on the ice – that doesn’t happen to me often. I had to rely on muscle memory and experience.”
Ilia Malinin Wins Grand Prix France Amid Challenges original source: Sports by Maya Bagriantseva View [...]
“I’m feeling more positive about this result than ever before. Each year, my scores are gradually improving, and the level of competition keeps rising too.” Rion Sumiyoshi on winning bronze at the Grand Prix for the fourth year in a row
Rion Sumiyoshi Claims Fourth Consecutive Bronze at Grand Prix France original source: Nikkansports, October 18th, [...]
“It was classified as a fall, but it didn’t necessarily have to be since he didn’t place his hand on the ice. But the judges have been strict with everyone.” Annick Dumont, a national coach on Cizeron and Fournier Beaudry’s rhythm dance
Cizeron and Fournier Beaudry Debut Rhythm Dance Program at Internationaux de France original source: franceinfo.fe [...]
Guillaume Cizeron and Laurence Fournier Beaudry: “Today, we felt the magic of why we came back – the incredible feeling of stepping onto the ice and being able to connect with the audience. We’ve missed that so much.”
Cizeron and Fournier Beaudry Evaluate Their Rhythm Dance at the Grand Prix de France original source: Sports by [...]
Ilia Malinin: “My short program is about the journey of a warrior striving for greatness. I deeply connect with it because it feels similar to my journey in figure skating, with all its struggles and setbacks.”
Ilia Malinin Discusses His Short Program and Quad Axel Aspirations original source: Sports by Maya Bagriantseva [...]
Isabeau Levito: “We intentionally created a program that resembles last year’s Breakfast at Tiffany’s. We chose a piece associated with Sophia Loren: she’s an iconic Italian diva, and after all, the Olympics will be held in Milan.”
Isabeau Levito on Changes in Her Skating and Her Love for the Grand Prix de France original source: Sports by Maya [...]
Ami Nakai: “I want to perform the perfect triple axel. My inspiration for this is Wakaba Higuchi’s triple axel it’s the standard I strive for.”
Ami Nakai Surprised by Her Short Program Score at the Grand Prix de France original source: Sports by Maya [...]
“Rinka said, ‘I know Ami will perform well, so hold your head high.’ Thanks to the fun and lighthearted atmosphere leading up to this moment, I’m more excited than nervous,” Ami Nakai on her Grand Prix debut
Ami Nakai expresses gratitude for mentorship and confidence as she prepares for her senior Grand Prix debut, aiming to [...]