“I wanted to expand my opportunities in gaming, I hope to make what I love into my job.” Shoma Uno has joined the e-sports team
Former world figure skating champion Shoma Uno has joined the e-sports team VARREL, aiming to pursue his passion for [...]
The ISU Council will address the issue of admitting Russian junior figure skaters at a meeting on June 9
The ISU Council will discuss the possible admission of Russian junior figure skaters at its meeting on June 9, with [...]
Hannah Lim and Ye Quan: “After seven incredible years together and representing Korea at the 2026 Olympics, Hannah and I have decided to end our partnership.”
South Korean ice dance pair Hannah Lim and Ye Quan have announced the end of their partnership. original source: [...]
Mihhail Selevko will now train under Svetlana Varnavskaja, coach of two-time European champion Niina Petrokina
Estonian figure skater Mihhail Selevko has ended his partnership with coach Irina Kononova and will now train under [...]
“No one expected us to succeed so quickly. Now we’re thinking about the throw quad flip, which no one has done yet. Of course, it’s much more dangerous, but it’s interesting.” Maria Pavlova and Alexei Sviatchenko successfully landed a throw quad loop
Hungarian pair skaters Maria Pavlova and Alexei Sviatchenko successfully landed a throw quadruple loop in practice, [...]
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara: “Although we are closing the chapter on our competitive careers, we feel a great sense of fulfillment and have no regrets. We will continue to take on new challenges together so that more people in Japan can get to know pair skating.”
Olympic gold medalist pair Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara have announced their retirement from competitive figure [...]
“I have decided to begin a new chapter in my career and continue with a new coaching team.” Mihhail Selevko has announced that he is ending his cooperation with his current coach, Irina Kononova
Estonian figure skater Mihhail Selevko announced he is ending his collaboration with coach Irina Kononova and will [...]
“I hope to spend time rediscovering the appeal of figure skating and reflecting on myself, along with new challenges.” Yuma Kagiyama announced that he will take a break from competition next season
Yuma Kagiyama, a two-time Olympic silver medalist, announced on social media that he will take a break from [...]
“I wanted the entire show to be original.” Yuzuru Hanyu announced the fourth installment of his solo ice show series “ICE STORY: PREQUEL”
Two-time Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu announced the fourth installment of his solo ice show series, “ICE STORY: [...]
Yuna Aoki: “I’ve decided to continue competing next season. I will work hard to further refine my skating and deliver even better performances.”
Yuna Aoki announced she will continue her competitive figure skating career next season, aiming to further refine her [...]
“After 6 incredible years together on the ice, mine and Luke’s partnership & journey has come to an end.” Anastasia Vaipan-Law and Luke Digby have ended their partnership
The British pair Anastasia Vaipan-Law and Luke Digby have ended their partnership. original source: Instagram [...]
“I see a loophole in the new rules that allows a skater to avoid performing their most problematic jump.” Rafael Arutyunyan criticized new figure skating rules that reduce the number of jumps in the free skate
Rafael Arutyunyan criticized new figure skating rules that reduce the number of jumps in the free skate, arguing they [...]
The ISU has postponed a decision on whether to allow Russian junior skaters to participate in ISU-sanctioned tournaments. The ISU Council will discuss this matter again in June.
The ISU has postponed any decision on allowing Russian junior skaters to compete, with the issue to be discussed again [...]
Tatsuya Tsuboi: “After last year’s Nationals, there were articles about my retirement, but I have decided to take a break next season instead. I’ve lived a life centered on skating until now, so I also want to see another side of myself.”
Tatsuya Tsuboi, who had announced his retirement from competitive figure skating, has decided to take a break instead [...]
Scandals related to music copyright issues prompted the ISU to decide to create a unified music bank for figure skaters
The ISU plans to create a unified music bank for figure skaters to use in their programs, aiming to resolve copyright [...]
Hana Yoshida: “I have decided to retire from my competitive career at the end of this season and move on to my next stage.”
2023 Grand Prix Final bronze medalist Hana Yoshida announced her retirement from competitive figure skating and her [...]
“You have been there for me in every moment, all the ups and all the difficult times, and I am so thankful for that.” Kimmy Repond to her sister and coach Jeromie, who will now transition to a new career as a psychotherapist
Kimmy Repond Bids Emotional Farewell to Sister and Coach Jeromie Repond original source: Instagram [...]
Wakaba Higuchi: “I have retired from competitive figure skating after 22 years. With gratitude to everyone who has supported me until now.”
Wakaba Higuchi, who won a team silver medal at the Beijing Olympics in figure skating, announced her retirement from [...]
Mai Mihara: “Skating has always been a part of my life, and though there were many ups and downs – maybe more downs than ups – the happiness I felt was always strong, and I think my competitive career was filled with joy.”
Mai Mihara, who announced her retirement at the end of last season, reflects on her 18-year skating career, her [...]
The ISU may prohibit figure skaters and coaches from publicly criticizing judging in figure skating
ISU intends to introduce a ban on criticism of judging in figure skating. original source: RIA photo Alexande [...]
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara: “After winning the Olympic gold medal, we realized it would be difficult to return our physical and mental condition to the pre-Olympic level in time for Worlds, so we made the decision to withdraw.”
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara have withdrawn from the upcoming World Figure Skating Championship original source: [...]
Shun Sato: “Ever since Hanyu was trying quad axel, I wanted to challenge myself too, but I was too scared. But watching Ilia doing it, I started to believe I might be able to do it too.”
Shun Sato, who won bronze in his Olympic debut at Milano-Cortina, sets his sights on mastering the ultra-difficult [...]
“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 [...]
“The skater is responsible for clearing the music.” The IOC and ISU commented on Petr Gumennik’s copyright issues for his Olympic program music
The IOC and ISU commented on Russian figure skater Petr Gumennik’s copyright issues for his Olympic program music, [...]