The ISU can’t make Grand Prix assignments, since the venues for two of the six stages haven’t been determined yet
According to Match TV, the International Skating Union (ISU) does not have the opportunity to make Grand Prix [...]
The ISU may cancel the sixth (Chinese) Grand Prix if another candidate to hold the event is not found in the near future
The ISU may cancel the sixth stage of the Grand Prix series, the decision will be made on July 14. photo [...]
“It cannot be allowed that a terrorist state uses sports to promote its political interests and propaganda.” Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Thomas Bach about sanctions against Russia and Belarus.
President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Thomas Bach met with President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy [...]
“This is not true! I believe that our guys, our students are our people.” Tarasova and Laishev about rumours that Davis and Smolkin having a try out for USFS
The Skating Lesson announced that Diana Davis and Gleb Smolkin will be monitored by the the US Figure Skating [...]
“It’s mean and petty. Do they want to say that Shcherbakova is not an Olympic champion, or what?” Russians about not inclusion of Scherbakova into ISU photo selection of Beijing 2022 champions
Anna Scherbakova, coaches and choreograpehrs commenten on the selection of photos of the International Skating Union [...]
“We decided to take a short break” Papadakis and Cizeron to skip the 2022/23 season
Gabriella Papadakis and Guillaume Cizeron will skip the 2022/23 season. View this post on Instagram [...]
The ISU removed the rule that women must compete in skirts in a free dance
Skirts are no longer compulsory in ice dace. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tessa [...]
ISU reformed the “corridor” system of PCS scoring because the former approach led to “groupthink” and not objective judging
ISU reformed the “Corridor” system of scoring PCS in figure skating. View this post on Instagram [...]
The ISU Congress reduced the number of PCS in figure skating and increased its coefficients
The ISU Congress reduced the number of components in figure skating from five to three. source: matchtv.ru [...]
The ISU has extended the suspension of Russian and Belarusian athletes from international competitions
The International Skating Union (ISU) has extended the suspension of Russian athletes from international [...]
Alena Kostornaia: “The decision to raise the minimum age is right. Kids should compete with kids, adults with adults.”
European figure skating champion Alena Kostornaia supported the decision of the International Skating Union (ISU) to [...]
Eteri Tutberidze and Diana Davis commented on the rumors that Davis/Smolkin are going to represent USA and Tutberidze would also like to work there
Eteri Tutberidze and Diana Davis commented on the inside information provided by The Skating Lesson that Diana is [...]
The delegates of the ISU rejected the proposal to remove Russian representatives from participation in the ISU congress and elections
The delegates of the International Skating Union (ISU) rejected the proposal to remove Russian representatives from [...]
Representatives of Russian Figure skating Federation were allowed to take part in the ISU congress and elections
Representatives of Russian Figure skating Federation were allowed to take part in the ISU congress and [...]
“As Elena Buyanova said, so it is. I don’t decide this issues.” Alena Kostornaia about probation term in Buyanova’s group
European figure skating champion Alena Kostornaia about working with coach Elena Buyanova. View this post [...]
“It’s a huge challenge and I love them. I think that figure skating can be much stronger here.” Aliona Savchenko became the head coach of the Netherlands national team
Olympic champion Aliona Savchenko became the head coach of the Netherlands national team. View this post on [...]
Olympic silver medalist in team event Natalia Zabijako resumes her career and will represent Canada
Russian pair skater, Olympic silver medalist in team event Natalia Zabijako resumes her career and will compete for [...]
Daria Usacheva: “During the recovery, I rethought a lot of things, which gave me a lot of motivation, so we continue to work.”
Daria Usacheva summed up the results of the 2021/22 season and talked about recovering from an injury. View [...]
Ilia Averbukh: “Music for Elizaveta Tuktemysheva’s new free program is specially composed by a close friend of her. This is an experiment in some way.”
Choreographer Ilia Averbukh about working on a free program for Elizaveta Tuktamysheva. View this post on [...]
Evgeni Plushenko: “I decided to develop pair skating, I’ll say more – we’ll also develop ice dance. Angels of Plushenko should have all kinds of figure skating.”
Evgeni Plushenko said that not only single skaters, but also pairs now train at his Angels of Plushenko [...]
“It can only be held among suspended athletes. If competitions are not agreed with the ISU, then foreigners will not be able to participate, they will get banned.” Trankov and Bobrova on possibility for Russians to hold their own Grand Prix
Maxim Trankov and Ekaterina Bobrova about the possibility for Russians to hold their own Grand Prix. View [...]
“The situation is extremely dire. There’s only one alternative left – the Armenian Nationals. But compared to the Worlds this is ridiculous.” Russian coaches about sanctions and cancelation of Rostelecom Cup
Russian coaches about ISU sanctions and cancelation of Grand Prix stage in Russia. photo by REUTERS Ilia [...]
Makar Ignatov: “Alexei Yagudin announced me as a sex symbol of Russian men’s figure skating? I feel awkward. I’m an athlete first of all.”
Interview with Russian Nationals silver medalist Makar Ignatov. About most difficylt combinations that her tries to [...]
“And here we get a confirmation that our girls are not the reason for female skaters from other countries to end their careers.” Russian coaches on the decision Alysa Liu to retire
Russian coaches comment on the decision of American skater Alysa Liu to end her career. View this post on [...]