Tatiana Tarasova: “They are scoundrels. Real scoundrels! It’s clear that no one will let us compete at the World Championships.”
Tatiana Tarasova harshly criticized the ISU for barring Russian figure skaters from the World [...]
Tatiana Tarasova: “Petrosian was judged fairly. Not a single point was ‘taken away’ from her. Some people were claiming she was going to win Olympic gold, but, honestly, only delusional people would say that!”
Tatiana Tarasova, an honored coach of the USSR, shared her thoughts on Russian skater Adelia Petrosyan’s performance [...]
Massimo Scali: “Alysa has this incredible ability to turn pressure into joy. That’s why, in the most important moments, she’s able to show her best qualities.”
Coach Massimo Scali shared his thoughts on Alysa Liu’s victory in women’s figure skating at the 2026 Milan [...]
Plushenko: “Adeliia didn’t go to Milan to place 5th or 6th; she was there to fight for a medal. She made the right decision by going for the quad. Without it, a place on the podium would have been impossible.”
Plushenko Reflects on Petrosian’s Performance and the Women’s Singles Event at the Milan Olympics original [...]
Nina Pinzarrone: “I’m glad to deliver a performance like this at the Olympics, with all the pressure it entails – and I was able to enjoy it as well. I want to do it again. It’s four years away, but I hope to be there again.”
Nina Pinzarrone Proud of Olympic Debut and Sets Sights on 2030 Winter Olympics original source: Sporza dd. 19th [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “Honestly, this result is disappointing. But coach Nakano told me, ‘Since you earned a silver, now it’s your turn to train an Olympic gold medalist.’ Maybe one day I’ll show up at the Games again, this time as a coach.”
Kaori Sakamoto concluded her competitive career with a silver medal at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics. original [...]
Evgenia Medvedeva: “Given the circumstances that surrounded our athletes, they are leaving without medals but with their heads held high. Sometimes, that is worth more than any award.”
Two-time world champion Evgenia Medvedeva reflected on the performances of Russian figure skaters Petr Gumennik and [...]
Evgeni Plushenko: “Alysa Liu delivered a championship-worthy performance – flawless in every sense of the word. Watching her, it felt like she could skate five free programs in a row without getting tired!”
Plushenko Reflects on the Women's Singles Event at the 2026 Olympics original source: Sport-Express [...]
Alysa Liu: “I absolutely adore my new dress – it might be my favorite one ever! I was eager to show it off to the audience. But imagine how silly I would have looked in this dress if I didn’t win today.”
American figure skater Alysa Liu celebrated her triumph in women’s figure skating at the 2026 Milan Olympics, [...]
Mone Chiba: “Honestly, I do feel frustrated to finish in 4th. But the performances of the three skaters on the podium were truly incredible, and I respect them from the bottom of my heart.
Mone Chiba finished her first Olympics in 4th place with a personal best score of 217.88 points, delivering a flawless [...]
Ami Nakai: “When I saw the number ‘3’ next to my name, I thought, ‘Well, I guess I didn’t make it after all.’ Then, I realized it meant I had won the bronze medal. I was completely shocked and even wondered if it was real.”
At just 17 years old, Ami Nakai made history at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics as the youngest Japanese figure skater [...]
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 [...]