Loena Hendrickx: “It hurts to say it’s ending soon. Even though my body is really done, my heart isn’t finished yet. The choice is very difficult. Maybe I want to go on for another year.”
Loena Hendrickx on her preparation for the European Championships after overcoming injury. original source: Sporza [...]
“As a top athlete, you have to be prepared for things not always going smoothly. There will be times when you can’t do anything. I wasn’t ready for that.” Nina Pinzarrone on her preparation for the season
Nina Pinzarrone on her preparation for the European Championships. original source: Sporza dd. January 13th, [...]
“This week I did excellent work. We had to fit into one week the same volume I did in three weeks last time, and I’m still alive. You could say things are going well.” Niina Petrokina aims to defend her European title
Niina Petrokina is in good shape based on recent training and has been able to perform all her triple [...]
Romain Haguenauer: “I must say, I was shaken to read Gabriella’s point of view. I never witnessed any inappropriate or troubling behavior from either Guillaume or Gabriella, and certainly not the kind Gabriella now accuses Guillaume of.”
Romain Haguenauer, former coach of Papadakis–Cizeron, responded to Gabriella Papadakis’s recent statements, [...]
“I haven’t landed it cleanly yet, but I want to train seriously and get to the point where I can include it in competitions.” Rion Sumiyoshi works on triple axel
Rion Sumiyoshi, who announced at the end of last year that she would continue her competitive career, claimed victory [...]
“She is an outstanding girl. That’s why she was disqualified – they realized that in the coming years, no one would be able to beat her.” Tarasova on the news that Valieva prepares for a comeback after her suspension
Tatiana Tarasova believes that figure skater Kamila Valieva can regain her athletic form. original source: RIA [...]
Charlene Guignard and Marco Fabbri: “Deciding to compete at Milano Cortina 2026 is partly for that reason – the Olympic podium is every athlete’s dream. We’ve won almost everything, but that’s still missing.”
Charlene Guignard and Marco Fabbri reflect on their journey, partnership, and artistic style as they prepare for the [...]
Shun Sato: “I’m looking forward to the Olympics. I want to enjoy every moment. My goal is to win a medal.”
Shun Sato won the Japan Intercollegiate Championships, focusing on personal growth and expressing excitement for his [...]
Tatiana Tarasova: “I think that, for now, no one in the world can compete with Ilia Malinin – he is a confident leader.”
Tatina Tarasova called Ilia Malinin a genius of figure skating. original source: RIA Novosti [...]
Junhwan Cha: “I’ve managed to resolve most of the equipment and ankle issues. At this Olympics, I’m determined to deliver a performance that will move many people.”
Junhwan Cha, preparing for his third consecutive Olympics, shared his recovery from injuries and equipment issues, his [...]
“The athlete only works under pressure, for example, if her mother deprives her of food or punishes her. That’s not how results are achieved in elite sports.” The Sofya Fedchenko Academy commented on ending their cooperation with Elena Kostyleva
The Sofya Fedchenko Academy commented on ending their work with Elena Kostyleva. original source: Telegram / [...]
Shun Sato: “My biggest goal is an Olympic medal, but I want to break my personal best.” and “My fortune slip was ‘kichi’ (good luck), which felt kind of in-between.”
Shun Sato started the year strong by leading the Intercollegiate Championships. original source: Nikkansports 10th [...]
Alysa Liu for Cosmo: “This Olympics is going to be very different than the last, for sure, in many different ways. I was 16 last time and I didn’t really love skating that much. I didn’t like my programs. This time, I’m really passionate about it.”
Alysa Liu’s Return: Passion, Growth, and Olympic Dreams original source: Cosmopolitan [...]
“I remember saying at the time: ‘Everything is clear, but let’s thank the Olympic gods that we still have first and second places at the Olympics.’” Eteri Tutberidze shared her memories of 2022 Olympics
Eteri Tutberidze shared her memories of her students’ participation in the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, [...]
Vadym Kolesnik: “I might get in trouble for saying this, but Montreal is very, very tied to the judging. Still, there are teams that break through thanks to talent and training, like Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier.”
Emilea Zingas and Vadym Kolesnik have had a breakthrough Olympic season, overcoming injuries and tough competition to [...]
“I understood it was hard for her to be around me; she always felt we were being compared. I saw a lot of dissatisfaction and negativity directed at me.” Cizeron on breaking up his partnership with Papadakis
Olympic ice dance champion Guillaume Cizeron of France explained the breakup of his partnership with Gabriella [...]
Haein Lee: “The Olympics are called the stage of dreams by many athletes, so it’s not an easy place. I hope we can all perform without regrets.”
Haein Lee, after a dramatic comeback at the national selection, expressed deep gratitude and emotion upon earning her [...]
Evgenia Medvedeva: “There was never a situation where I was beaten, or hit. But there were times when the coach would shout, ‘Medvedeva!’ and skate guards would fly in my direction.
Evgenia Medvedeva spoke about tough teaching methods in sports. original source: Sports [...]
Irina Rodnina: “Excluding Russian pairs and ice dance, ISU simply wants to leave us without Olympic medals. Therefore, when our athletes compete under neutral status, they must, they are obliged to take first place.”
Irina Rodnina explained that the ISU denied neutral status to Russian pairs and ice dance teams for Olympic [...]
Ilia Malinin: “Yuzuru has built a unique status in the world, and I don’t think anyone can surpass him. But reaching the level he was at during his competitive years gave me a huge sense of liberation.”
Interview with Ilia Malinin at Grand Prix Final held in Nagoya where he made history by landing seven quadruple jumps [...]
Chaeyeon Kim: “It’s disappointing, but I did my best and will overcome – another experience” after missing Olympic spot
Chaeyeon Kim, a leading women’s singles figure skater whose bid for the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics ended in [...]
“We called her, but she didn’t answer. We finally reached her through the hotel concierge, and she replied, “What? I’m sleeping.” Members of Eteri Tutberidze’s team recounted how Alena Kostornaia almost missed her FP at the 2019 GP in Japan
Members of Eteri Tutberidze’s team recounted how Alena Kostornaia almost overslept and missed her free program at [...]
“We were in the ‘bubble,’ but to be honest, we had to break the rules so we could make it in time.” Gleikhengauz recalled an incident during the French Grand Prix when he and Anna Shcherbakova had to climb over a fence to get to the rink
Daniil Gleikhengauz recalled an incident during the French Grand Prix when he and Anna Shcherbakova had to climb over [...]
“There have been so many difficult times, and I am grateful to the heavens.” Haein Lee secured her first Olympic spot
Haein Lee secured her first Olympic spot. original source: Yonhap News dd. 4th January 2026 [...]