Mone Chiba returns to “Last Dance” for short program
Mone Chiba returns to "Last Dance" for short program in pursuit of Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic spot original source: [...]
“I’m not leaving Alena – never, absolutely not – but I need to confirm my sports ranking.” Georgi Kunitsa will temporary skate with another partner while Alena Kostornaia takes maternity leave
Figure Skater Georgi Kunitsa to compete with Anastasia Korobeinikova as Alena Kostornaia takes maternity [...]
Adelia Petrosian plans to reuse her short and free programs from last season for the 2026 Olympic qualifying competition
Adelia Petrosian will compete at Olympic qualifiers with last season's programs original source: RSport [...]
“During the Stars On Ice tour, I realized I was skating at a high level again, and that sparked my decision to return” Keegan Messing announces his comeback
Keegan Messing announces comeback to competitive figure skating for Olympic Season. original source: Skate Canada [...]
“I want to make sure that everyone thinks from the bottom of their hearts, ‘This is great!’ I want to make it even better, even greater for all of you to enjoy.” Yuzuru Hanyu announces a “Maintenance Period” in his professional career
Yuzuru Hanyu announces a "Maintenance Period" in his fourth year as a professional skater original source: [...]
“There are many reasons, but the biggest one is my desire to train alongside Kaori Sakamoto, who is my role model and someone I deeply respect.” Rena Uezono on training relocation
Junior Skater Rena Uezono reflects on her performance and growth after training relocation original source: [...]
“Three years ago, I wouldn’t have been able to perform this as well, but over the past few years, I’ve improved and become slightly better at dancing.” Mao Shimada on her jazz SP
Mao Shimada leads after day 1 of the Junior Ladies' Short Program at Summer Cup original source: Nikkansports dd [...]
“I want to pour everything I couldn’t achieve in singles skating into ice dance.” Ikura Kushida and Koshiro Shimada express their dedication to excelling in their debut season, targeting the Four Continents Championship
Newly Formed ice dance duo push forward with ambitions for a strong debut season original source: Nikkansports dd [...]
“We trained at full capacity, but things turned out the way they did. Let that decision weigh on their conscience.” Stepanova and Bukin on non getting the neutral status for Olympic qualifying event
Stepanova and Bukin react to news of their Olympic ban original source: MatchTV View this post on [...]
“Arutyunyan teaches extremely well and knows how to guide athletes to championship titles.” Sofia Samodelkina now lists Rafael Arutyunyan as her sole coach, according to her ISU profile
Sofia Samodelkina now trains exclusively under Rafael Arutyunyan original source: Vse pro Sport / Vse pro Sport [...]
“Over these three years, I’ve learned to look at skating in a slightly different way. Of course, I don’t see things quite the way Rafael does, but he drilled me intensely so that I could begin working here the way he showed me.” Tomas Verner returns to work in Czech Republic
Tomas Verner Returns to the Czech Republic to give back to figure skating original source: sport.ceskatelevize.cz [...]
“19 is the perfect age to experiment, try new things, learn, and gain experiences.” Daria Usacheva begins coaching career in China
Daria Usacheva begins coaching career in China original source: MatchTV View this post on Instagram [...]
Vaitsekhovskaya on Arutyunyan no longer listed as Malinin’s coach: “Only two coaches can accompany a skater at the Olympics. It seems Tatiana Malinina wants to witness her son’s victory in person, not on TV.”
Why Rafael Arutyunyan’s name may have disappeared from Ilia Malinin’s coaching team profile. Original source: [...]
Rinka Watanabe brings back her “Roxanne’s Tango” SP, she felt the dynamic nature of the piece matched her skating style better
Rinka Watanabe overcomes unexpected challenges in her first competition of the season - Minato Aqlus Cup. original [...]
“After thorough consideration, including an analysis of the submitted documentation, the ISU Council decided to decline the application.” ISU on the decision to decline Veronika Zhilina’s application to switch national teams
ISU explains decision on Veronika Zhilina's application to switch national teams. original source: MatchTV photo [...]
Jia Shin has officially left the Toronto Club and returned to Korea to continue her preparation for her senior debut season
Jia Shin returns to train in Korea after time at Toronto Cricket Club. original source: Toronto Cricket Club [...]
Jia Shin: “I’ve always loved Chopin’s ‘Nocturne No. 20.’ I’ve wanted to use this piece during my career, and now I finally get to showcase it in my senior debut season.”
Jia Shin announces her programs for 2025/2026 season. original source: mfocus.kr dd. July 15th 2025 by Park [...]
Veronika Zhilina: “I’m very disappointed; this was a dream I lived for and prepared for. This marks the third season I’ve had to sit out. I think everyone can understand how mentally challenging that is for any athlete.”
Veronika Zhilina speaks out following denial of sports citizenship transfer to Azerbaijan original source: [...]
“The stakes are higher, and my determination is stronger than ever. Competing at the Olympics has been my dream since I was young, and I’m determined to achieve great results.” Chaeyeon Kim reveals her Olympic season programs
Chaeyeon Kim announces her programs for 2025/2026 season. original source: mfocus.kr dd. July 15th 2025 by Park [...]
The ISU Council has denied Veronika Zhilina’s application for Azerbaijani sports citizenship
ISU Council denies Russian skater Veronika Zhilina's request for transfer to Azerbaijan original source: Rsport [...]
“It is with a heavy heart that we inform you that we have made the decision to end our partnership.” Japanese ice dancers Azusa Tanaka and Shingo Nishiyama announce partnership split
Japanese ice dancers Azusa Tanaka and Shingo Nishiyama announce partnership split; Tanaka retires from competitive [...]
Rika Kihira resumes training with Brian Orser and Tracy Wilson
Rika Kihira shares latest jump video as she aims for full recovery original source: Instagram View this [...]
Yuna Aoki: “Now, rather than chasing results, I really want to create meaningful programs and deliver them to the audience.”
Yuna Aoki debuts new free skate to "La La Land" at Aqua Cup original source: Nikkansports dd. July 7th 2025 by [...]
“‘Cinderella’ was a program I really loved, so not being able to skate to it is very disappointing.” Ami Nakai on not being able to reuse her FP from the previous season due to copyright issues
Ami Nakai overcomes challenges in pursuit of Milano-Cortina Olympics original source: Nikkansports dd. July 5th [...]