“Yes, it’s unfortunate. But we can’t be too sorry because we know… it works in our favor.” Adelina Sotnikova on Amber Glenn mistake on a triple loop
Olympic champion Adelina Sotnikova and commentator Lina Fedorova shared their thoughts on American skater Amber [...]
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara: “We made major mistakes in our short program and took on the burden of bad luck for Kaori-chan. Since we’ve dealt with the setbacks, I believe Kaori has nothing to worry about.”
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara on Kaori Sakamoto and her support. original source: sponichi.co.jp dd. 1th [...]
“It’s clear that she is not the primary coach, and you can often observe coaches helping athletes from other teams.” Tutberidze will not be allowed to accompany Petrosian during her performances, though she can attend training sessions
IOC: Tutberidze can assist Petrosian at the 2026 Olympics but cannot lead her during official [...]
Nina Pinzarrone: “What result am I aiming for? I want to do my best, and from what I’ve experienced in training, I know I can achieve a high score. I’m aiming to at least secure an Olympic diploma.”
Nina Pinzarrone on her preparation and goals at the Olympics. original source: Sporza dd. 15th February 2026 [...]
Jia Shin: “Watching even the best athletes falter on the Olympic stage reminded me of just how difficult it is to overcome the pressure.”
Jia Shin reflects on her preparations for her first Olympics. original source: yna.co.kr dd. 16th February 2026 by [...]
Ryuichi Kihara: “Four years ago, I was the one carrying us. But this time, she’s been the one pulling me through and supporting me. After the short program, I honestly thought, ‘It’s all over.’ But Riku’s strength helped me come back.”
Japanese figure skating pair Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara made a dramatic comeback to secure gold at the [...]
Rafael Arutyunyan: “Ilia is not to blame, and I have already told him this. The fault lies with us, the adults, who failed to protect a young athlete from making wrong decisions.”
Rafael Arutyunyan commented on Ilia Malinin’s underwhelming performance at the 2026 Winter Olympics, where Malinin [...]
Haein Lee: “Every day, I check my dress and say to myself, ‘I’ll wear it soon! I’ll wear it soon!’ as I get ready for my short program.”
Haein Lee reflects on her preparations for her first Olympics. original source: yna.co.kr dd. 16th February 2026 by [...]
“It’s been a very uncertain road to the Olympics. I had hoped to be able to say that I’m here in my best form, but I got injured after the Europeans” Loena Hendrickx on challenges in the lead-up to her third Olympics, including injuries and last-minute music changes
Loena Hendrickx reflects on her road to 2026 Olympics. original source: Sporza dd. 15th February 2026 [...]
Evgeni Plushenko: “What impressed me far more was Cha Junhwan, who narrowly missed the podium. Cha’s skating is phenomenal. He has superb control of his upper body and blades. His choreography and artistry are at the highest level.”
Evgeni Plushenko on the 2026 Olympic Men’s Figure Skating Event original source: Sport Express [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “During the team event, I was watching everyone perform and thought that ‘there isn’t a monster [uncontrollable external force] at these Olympics,’ but now… I don’t know. I’m feeling pretty nervous.”
Three-time Olympian Kaori Sakamoto prepared for her upcoming short program at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, [...]
“It means so much that the three of us competed together at the Olympics.” and “If not for Kagiyama and Miura, I wouldn’t be where I’m today. They are my closest friends and toughest rivals.” Yuma Kagiyama and Shun Sato
Yuma Kagiyama and Shun Sato reflect on their silver and bronze medal victories at the 2026 Milan Olympics during a [...]
Mikhail Shaidorov: “I told Ilia after his performance that it was incredible to skate on the same ice with him. And he told me that I deserved this victory.”
Kazakh figure skater Mikhail Shaidorov reflected on the unexpected performance of American skater Ilia Malinin at the [...]
“I feel an overwhelming sense of pride in this young man – or rather, this man – Mikhail Shaidorov, because he has done an incredible job.” Alexei Urmanov shared his thoughts on the Olympic victory of his student
1994 Olympic champion and coach Alexei Urmanov shared his thoughts on the victory of his student, Kazakh skater [...]
Evgeni Plushenko: “Watching Malinin, I couldn’t help but think of Salt Lake City. I was driven by a single goal: to win. And I burned out. It wasn’t the team event that drained him – it was the overwhelming hype, the constant media attention, endless photo shoots, and interviews.”
Two-time Olympic champion Evgeni Plushenko shared his thoughts on why American figure skater Ilia Malinin [...]
Masakazu Kagiyama reflected on his coaching approach after Yuma placed third at the 2025 Worlds, falling 40.37 points behind Ilia Malinin., admitting, “I think I caused him pain.” and “No matter the specifics of the content, I just want to celebrate the outcome wholeheartedly.”
Masakazu Kagiyama, Yuma’s father and coach, on his son accomplishments at the Olympics. original source: Hochi [...]
Adam Siao Him Fa: “I am extremely disappointed. I prepared under the best possible conditions, I had all the tools I needed, and I just didn’t deliver. I’m very sad and also quite angry.”
Adam Siao Him Fa on his disappointing performance at the Olympics Games. original source: lequipe.fr dd. 9th [...]
Daniil Glekhengauz: “Gumennik should have taken third place. If our skaters had been eligible for rankings and hadn’t been excluded, he would’ve placed at least second.”
Daniil Gleikhengauz, coach from Eteri Tutberidze’s team, believes that Petr Gumennik deserved a podium finish in the [...]
Yuma Kagiyama: “I made mistakes, and I feel tremendous frustration about that. However, I was able to achieve my quad flip. Even though I carried more weight on my shoulders compared to four years ago, I chose a bold approach.”
Yuma Kagiyama secured his second consecutive Olympic silver medal at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Games. original source: [...]
Mikhail Shaidorov: “After my performance, I didn’t think I would win a medal. But what mattered most to me was showing how much figure skating has developed in Kazakhstan and how far I’ve come myself.”
Mikhail Shaidorov reflects on his emotional journey to Olympic gold in the men’s figure skating competition at the [...]
Shun Sato: “I never thought I’d make it to the podium. It feels like a dream. I received a lot of inspiration from Kao, Yuma and Ilia and I’m grateful to them.”
Shun Sato made a remarkable comeback from ninth place after the short program to win the bronze medal in the men’s [...]
Evgeni Plushenko: “Despite success in the short program, I still don’t have full confidence in Ilia Malinin’s ultimate victory.”
Two-time Olympic champion and renowned coach Evgeni Plushenko believes that American skater Ilya Malinin may not win [...]
“I agree with the results; they are correct. At last, the Canadian pair, who for many years deserved to be first, second, or third, won the bronze. Previously, they were left with nothing.” Tarasova on the Olympic podium in ice dance
Tatiana Tarasova, shared her impressions of the ice dance competition at the 2026 Olympics in Milan. original [...]
“Silver isn’t out of reach. But if we’d been promised bronze before the competition, we’d have taken it. But appetite comes with eating.” Alban Preaubert on Adam Siao Him Fa’s prospects at the Olympics
Alban Preaubert's comments on Adam Siao Him Fa on his performance in the Olympic short program. original source: [...]