“I learned manners more than anything. For example, as we go abroad, things like being a gentleman and general behavior matter.” and “A clean straight road leads only to hell.” Kana Muramoto and Daisuke Takahashi about things they’ve learn from coaches
Kana Muramoto and Daisuke Takahashi about things they've learn from coaches. original source: [...]
Alexei Mishin: “I like Yuma Kagiyama. I think he will win this year’s Worlds. His virtuosic command of the skate will allow him to excel, even without a full set of quadruple jumps.”
Interview with Alexei Mishin. original source: RT dd. January 17th 2025 by Elena Vaitsekhovskaya photo Daria [...]
Rino Matsuike: “I’ve been told by coach that I lack ‘flair.’ I have been working hard and practicing, paying attention to my posture and every movement, trying to appear more graceful and striking.”
Rino Matsuike about turning 20 and her future aspirations. original source: nordot.app dd, January 16th 2025 [...]
Daniil Gleikhengauz: “How do we motivate the girls for such success? The best psychologist and motivator is, of course, Eteri Tutberidze.”
Daniil Gleikhengauz about the secret to the success of the Tutberidze coaching staff. original source: Sport24 [...]
Elizaveta Tuktamysheva: “I’ve competed at Nationals 15 times, and each one has been unique: ups and downs, medals and disappointments – I’ve experienced everything. Will there be a 16th? Anything is possible…”
Elizaveta Tuktamysheva about national championships in her career. original source: Sports dd December 20th, [...]
Narumi Takahashi: “There was absolutely no sense of achievement at the Sochi Olympics.” and “Pair skating was unpopular and we were cut out of group photos (laughs).”
Interview with Narumi Takahashi. original source: number.bunshun.jp dd. December 6th 2024 by Shun Sato [...]
Niina Petrokina: “Right now, my form is gradually improving, but it’s not the best at the moment. We are aiming to peak for the European Championships.”
Niina Petrokina about preparation for European Championships. original source: sport.err.ee dd. January 13th 2025 [...]
Rino Matsuike: “I think I’ve been growing bit by bit, like making it to the podium in the GP series or reaching the final group at Nationals. But looking at the top competitors, I still feel I’m lacking.”
Rino Matsuike about Japanese Nationals. original source: sportiva.shueisha.co.jp dd 24d December by Komiya [...]
Mao Shimada: “I’m very happy, and feeling a bit like I want to win Nationals next year. If I aim one step higher, winning is the only option, and I’m starting to feel that way.”
Mao Shimada about Japanese Nationals. original source: sportiva.shueisha.co.jp dd 27d December by Yoshimi [...]
Aleksandr Galliamov: “Foreign athletes wrote that they are very much looking forward to meeting again and for things to be as before.”
Interview with Aleksandr Galliamov. original source: MatchTV dd. 6 January 2025 by Pavel Levkovich View [...]
Daniel Grassl: “I’m a huge fan of Eteri Tutberidze. For her, every day is a new competition where she is the main judge. The pressure was immense. After six months, I returned.”
Daniel Graasl about training with Eteri Tutberidze. original source: corriere.it / Sports photo Global Look [...]
Anastasiia Metelkina: “Everyone has almost the same content, and it’s well understood: whoever skates cleaner will rank higher.”
Interview Georgian pair skater Anastasiia Metelkina. original source: MatchTV by Veronika Gibadieva View [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “Before, there were three Russians, and I competed with the feeling of wanting to be among them. Thinking that this feeling will revive excites me tremendously. But now, it’s not only Russia, other countries like the US are also strong.”
Kaori Sakamoto about Japanese Nationals. original source: sportiva.shueisha.co.jp dd. 24th December 2024 by Yoshimi [...]
Yana Rudkovskaya: “I think Trusova has a good chance for 2030 Olympics”
Yana Rudkovskaya believes that Alexandra Trusova can return to the Olympics in 2030. original source: TASS [...]
“Imagine a sport where skaters are free to lead, follow, or simply express themselves — where the artistry isn’t confined by outdated stereotypes.” Gabriella Papadakis about same-sex pairs and skating with Madison Hubbell
Gabriella Papadakis about same-sex duos and skating with Madison Hubbell. original source: Subtask View [...]
Mone Chiba: “I think there will be Russian skaters who will be able to do quads one after another, and currently, I don’t have the confidence to beat them. I really feel that I need to start including quadruple jumps as well.”
Mone Chiba about Japanese Nationals. original source: sportiva.shueisha.co.jp dd.25th December 2024 by Yoshimi [...]
Evgenia Lopareva and Geoffrey Brissaud: “We knew we needed to prove ourselves in the pre-Olympic season. We knew it was possible, and we did everything to achieve that.”
Interview with Evgenia Lopareva and Geoffrey Brissaud. original source: MatchTV dd. 3d January 2025 by Veronika [...]
Ivan Shmurantko: “Adapting to the new realities of skating in Ukraine was challenging. Now the process is more clear for moving, not just surviving.”
Interview with Ivan Shmuratko. original source: suspilne.media View this post on Instagram A [...]
Wakaba Higuchi: “To be honest, I couldn’t imagine being on the podium at Nationals. With last year’s 12th place, I thought I might just keep sliding down. Being able to show this kind of performance now makes me happy.”
Wakaba Higuchi about winning bronze at Nationals. original source: sportiva.shueisha.co.jp dd.24th December 2024 by [...]
Aleksandra Boikova and Dmitrii Kozlovskii: “In the last year with Tamara Moskvina, I honestly couldn’t handle it psychologically anymore. It was hard. Now we work with the best coaching staff in the world — that’s the main thing.”
Interview with Aleksandra Boikova and Dmitrii Kozlovskii. original source: TASS dd 27th December 2024 by Veronika [...]
Ekaterina Bobrova: “I’m afraid to assume that the trend of the ISU is moving toward making figure skating look like ballet rather than a sport. And I’m very concerned because then figure skating might be removed from Olympic sports.”
Ekaterina Bobrova about changes in figure skating. original source: "Skating Moves" podcast / Championat [...]
Yuna Aoki: “I was ready to continue if there was something more to move on to. But I’m satisfied. I would not want to continue to the point of starting to dislike skating, so I’m glad to be ending it today.”
Yuna Aoki about her performance at the Japanese Nationals. original source: number.bunshun.jp dd. 26th December [...]
Shoma Uno: “I didn’t understand English, but Stephane’s feeling of not wanting me to hate skating really came through. Rather than seeking results, my mindset shifted towards having a fulfilling skating life.”
Interview with Shoma Uno about Stephane Lambiel and best performances of his career. original source: [...]
Irina Khavronina and David Narizhny: “Chock/Bates are too perfect. The perfect American family. But they somehow lack soul…They are husband and wife, but there’s little chemistry between them.”
Irina Khavronina and David Narizhny about current ice dance. original source: Sport24 dd. 28th December 2024 by [...]