“She was and remains the greatest figure skater in the history of women’s singles. A true angel from the world of figure skating. I’m still upset about what happened to her at the Beijing Olympics.” Cory Circelli on Kamila Valieva
Italian figure skater Cory Circelli shared his admiration for Kamila Valieva, expressing hope for her successful [...]
Anastasia Mishina: “It’s clear that our current content may not be enough for the next Olympic cycle, so we’re going to seriously consider increasing the difficulty – especially with jumps.”
Anastasia Mishina, who competes in pairs with Aleksandr Galliamov, spoke about the possibility of participating in the [...]
Evgenia Medvedeva: “If you look at the prize funds from when I was competing and now – the difference is six zeros.”
Evgenia Medvedeva compared the prize funds from her era to those of today. original source: Sport24 [...]
“At first, you see it and think, “Well, yes, he did seven quads.” But when you realize what just happened before your eyes, you understand the scale of the achievement. He’s a genius!” Tuktamysheva on Milinin’s seven quads
Elizaveta Tuktamysheva shared her impressions of Adeliia Petrosian and Petr Gumennik’s performances at the Russian [...]
Yuna Aoki: “On the day I decided to keep skating in March, I fell on a triple Axel and had to get 14 stitches in my forehead.”
Yuna Aoki reflected on her challenging year, including a serious injury and recovery, and expressed her hopes for a [...]
“He asked me, ‘What are you aiming for?’ and with serious eyes said, ‘I’m aiming for the Olympics.’ I hesitated to say my goal, but I was able to say, ‘Me too – the Olympics.’” Yuna Nagaoka and Sumitada Moriguchi
Yuna Nagaoka and Sumitada Moriguchi, shared their journey, mutual respect, and determination to win a medal at their [...]
“The Junior Grand Prix Final in Nagoya. It was a special competition in such a big arena. We took photos with everyone, including even Rafael Arutyunyan.” Trusova, Shcherbakova, and Kostornaia shared memories of their most memorable junior competitions.
Figure skaters Alexandra Trusova, Anna Shcherbakova, and Alena Kostornaia shared memories of their junior [...]
Rion Sumiyoshi: “I won’t give up here, and I will keep working hard so that in four years, I can skate on the Olympic stage.”
Rion Sumiyoshi announced she will continue her competitive figure skating career. original source: Nikkansports [...]
Loena Hendrickx: “2024 was a dark year, during that period with my ankle I doubted whether I was too old, whether I could still do it. ‘It’s over,’ I thought. ‘It’s finished.’ Now I skate with joy again.”
After a difficult year with an ankle injury, Loena Hendrickx underwent surgery and is now skating pain-free, feeling [...]
“Keep moving forward, go through even the hardest, most unsuccessful moments with your head held high, and never stop believing in yourself!” Trusova, Shcherbakova and Kostornaia give advice to junior skaters
Trusova, Shcherbakova and Kostornaia give advice to young figure skaters. source: Mir figurnogo kataniya (Figure [...]
Anna Shcherbakova: “I plan to go to Italy with my family and attend Olympics as a spectator. I want to feel that atmosphere from the other side and experience different emotions.”
Anna Shcherbakova, the 2022 Beijing Olympic champion, spoke about her enjoyment of commentating on [...]
“Of course, it’s unpleasant, but I understand that criticism isn’t aimed at me, no matter what words Sasha uses. It’s just an emotional outburst.” Mishina on Galliamov’s post-performance words
Anastasia Mishina, who competes in pairs with Aleksandr Galliamov, spoke about her partner’s emotions after their [...]
Eteri Tutberidze: “Our singles skaters are already doing quads, so why hasn’t that come to pairs? Why are pairs still skating with salchows, toe loops, and the same content?”
Eteri Tutberidze commented on Aleksandra Boikova and Dmitrii Kozlovskii’s victory in pairs at the Russian [...]
Stepanova and Bukin: “We follow international figure skating and enjoy it. We wish everyone luck – it’s an Olympic season, and it’s tough for everyone. I ’m sure we’ll all be there soon and finally be part of the full figure skating family.”
Aleksandra Stepanova and Ivan Bukin expressed their desire to return to international competition. source: [...]
Ami Nakai: “From the time I started skating at age five, I wrote in my skater’s notebook almost every day. And in big letters, I wrote, “My dream for the future: to go to the Olympics!”
Ami Nakai secured her first Olympic spot and shared her gratitude and journey in an exclusive essay. original [...]
Ari Zakarian “I also read carefully what is written in Russian media. I’ve seen commentators’ statements who aren’t thrilled with Ilia. I’ve heard some not-so-pleasant reviews.”
Ari Zakarian on whether Malinin is ready for his first Olympics. original source: Metaratings [...]
“They wanted to destroy Kamila with a four-year disqualification, but they only managed to bring her down.” Tarasova on the end of Kamila Valieva’s disqualification
Tatiana Tarasova commented on the end of Kamila Valieva’s disqualification. original source: Sport24 / [...]
Anton Sikharulidze: “Judging by how things are developing and the mood within the ISU, we can say that in the near future, Russian senior athletes will also be able to compete internationally.”
FFKKR head Anton Sikharulidze expressed optimism that Russian figure skaters, both juniors and seniors, will soon be [...]
Evgeni Plushenko: “It was a great pleasure working with Lena Kostyleva but her parents crossed all red lines.”
Evgeni Plushenko commented on Elena Kostyleva’s departure from his skating school. original source: RIA [...]
Tutberidze on Petrosian: “There’s no point competing at the Olympics without ultra-C elements. With no ranking, it’s easy for judges to give low component scores.”
Eteri Tutberidze emphasized that there is no point in competing at the Olympics without ultra-C elements, discussing [...]
Rika Kihira and Shingo Nishiyama: “It’s a miracle we’ve come this far in just two and a half months. Next season, we will definitely win at Nationals.”
Rika Kihira and Shingo Nishiyama on their debut season. original source: Nikkansports 22nd. December 2025 [...]
Evgenia Medvedeva: “Petrosian and her coaching team are going all-in because there’s no other choice. You either skate with a full set of quadruple jumps or you don’t expect to win medals.”
Medvedeva: Petrosian and her coaches are going all-in because there’s no other option. original source: [...]
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 [...]
“He needs to regain physical freshness and consistency in training, and refocus on the Olympic goal.” National Technical Director for ice sports on Adam Siao Him Fa’s withdrawal from Europeans
Struggling at the start of his season, Adam Siao Him Fa will not take part in the European Championships in Sheffield [...]