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Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara have withdrawn from the upcoming World Figure Skating Championship original source: [...]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, [...]
Petr Gumennik faces copyright issues for his Olympic short program music, unable to use tracks from “Dune” or “Perfume: Story of a Murderer”
Russian figure skater Petr Gumennik faces copyright issues for his Olympic short program music. original source: [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “Winning a medal at the last Olympics was the biggest turning point for me. Now, the fact that Japan can be in medal contention in the team event is something I’m truly proud of.”
Kaori Sakamoto has been selected to skate the women’s short program for Japan in the team event at the [...]
Loena Hendrickx will change her short program music before the 2026 Olympics due to copyright issues, switching from Celine Dion’s “Ashes” to “I Surrender.”
Loena Hendrickx to Change Program Music Before Olympics Due to Copyright original source: knack.be [...]
Yuna Kim earned an annual advertising income of 100 billion won (68 million USD) and encouraged sponsorship of figure skating as part of her advertising agreements
Kim Yuna, who won the gold medal in women’s figure skating for South Korea at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, has [...]
Kao Miura: “In practice, I used to be 95% grumpy and 5% cheerful, but now the grumpiness hardly shows.”
This article introduces Kao Miura, a first-time Olympic figure skater for Japan, highlighting his strengths, personal [...]
“This is why it’s impossible to quit. Because this feeling, you can never experience it anywhere else, ever again – the feeling when you land a quadruple jump.” Alexandra Trusova on restoring quad lutz
Alexandra Trusova shared her emotions after performing a quadruple jump. original source: Telegram [...]
“I’ll probably keep going. I still feel I have room to grow.” Sota Yamamoto on continuing his competitive career
Sota Yamamoto on continuing his competitive career beyond next season. original source: Nikkansports 21st January [...]
Alexandra Trusova plans to return to competition next season under coach Eteri Tutberidze
Alexandra Trusova plans to return to competition next season. original source: RIA [...]
“Friends, I have news for you – I am returning to the big ice. I will debut one of my new programs at the Channel One Cup – it will be a special celebration for me.” Kamila Valieva announced her return to competition after her suspension
Kamila Valieva announced that she will perform a new program at the Channel One Cup in March. original source: [...]
“In response to Guillaume’s formal notice, which was made public, they felt that the perception of my neutrality was compromised and that I could not commentate at the Olympics.” Papadakis will not commentate at the 2026 Olympics for NBC
Gabriella Papadakis will not commentate at the 2026 Olympics for NBC. original source: lequipe.fr dd. 15th January [...]
The ISU did not make a decision on the admission of Russian juniors at its council meeting
The ISU did not make a decision on the admission of Russian juniors at its recent council meeting, despite IOC [...]
“Faced with the smear campaign targeting me, I have chosen to entrust this matter to my lawyers.” Cizeron has issued a formal notice to Papadakis and her publisher
Guillaume Cizeron has issued a formal notice to Gabriella Papadakis and her publisher, disputing claims in her [...]
“I always wanted to do MacArthur or the individual free skate event.” Alysa Liu plans to return to last year’s free skate for the 2026 Olympics
World figure skating champion Alysa Liu plans to return to last year’s free skate program for the 2026 [...]
“On that day, in that place, I will deliver programs that can only be performed at that time, pouring my soul and all my strength into my skating.” Yuzuru Hanyu will make a return with a new solo ice show, “REALIVE,” in April 2026
Yuzuru Hanyu will make a highly anticipated return with a new solo ice show, “REALIVE,” in April 2026 in his [...]
“There are so many Turks and Arabs here. It’s really scary, much scarier than in Moscow. Also, drugs are allowed in Germany.” Alina Gorbacheva shared her concerns about life in Germany as she prepares for a serious knee surgery
Russian figure skater Alina Gorbacheva announced that she will undergo a major surgery in Germany after the New [...]
“We’re feeling very confident heading into the Olympics.” Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara resumed training after Miura’s shoulder injury
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara resumed training after Miura’s shoulder injury. original source: sponichi.co.jp dd. [...]
Rinka Watanabe: “I have decided to continue competing and dedicate myself to figure skating for the next four years.”
Rinka Watanabe announced she will continue her competitive figure skating career and dedicate herself to the sport for [...]
Tatiana Tarasova: “The suspension was illegal; no one has the authority to throw our country out of international figure skating. Why weren’t the USA or Israel suspended? They do the same things as we do, but only Russia was suspended.”
Tatiana Tarasova criticized the ISU for suspending Russian figure skaters, stating it was unjust and urging their [...]
The ISU Council will consider the issue of allowing Russian figure skaters to participate in competitions starting next season at its meeting on January 13
The ISU Council will discuss the possible admission of Russian figure skaters to international competitions at its [...]