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 [...]
“In the world of sports, just like in politics, there is a clear trend of distancing from us. As long as this continues, the ISU’s position will remain pro-Western.” Alexander Zhulin on ISU’s upcoming discussion on allowing Russian athletes to compete
Alexander Zhulin expressed skepticism about the ISU’s upcoming discussion on allowing Russian athletes to compete, [...]
“Even if it’s just a coincidence, it means something to me. I want to perform my own version of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ as I imagine it.” Mone Chiba inspired by Yuzuru Hanyu’s performance to this music at Sochi Olympics
Mone Chiba, who secured the third spot on Japan’s women’s figure skating team for the 2026 Milano-Cortina [...]
Yuma Kagiyama: “I gained a lot from Nationals, but in the free skate, I wasn’t able to give everything I had. In those high-pressure moments, I realized I’m still not as strong as I want to be.”
Yuma Kagiyama, who secured his second consecutive Olympic spot, expresses excitement and determination as he prepares [...]
Irina Slutskaya: “At the Turin Olympics, the placement was pure politics. Or Salt Lake City – there, an American had to win, so they could build a whole business around her, organize half-year tours.”
Russian figure skater Irina Slutskaya reflects on the political challenges and biases she faced in figure skating [...]
“It feels like a dream to be able to stand on the same stage. Just participating is not my goal. I want to achieve good results and work hard to reach a position like Hanyu’s.” Shun Sato is set to make his Olympic debut inspired by Yuzuru Hanyu
Shun Sato, a 21-year-old figure skater, is set to make his Olympic debut, inspired by his hometown senior, Yuzuru [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “I aim for Olympic silver or better. I want to win a medal right there on the spot. I don’t want to wait two and a half years like last time.”
Kaori Sakamoto, after winning her fifth consecutive national title, renewed her determination for the Milan-Cortina [...]
Rinka Watanabe: “The view from the center of the rink, and the sound of the cheers and applause echoing around me, are treasures to me. Please give me a little more time to think about what comes next.”
Rinka Watanabe reflected on her seventh-place finish at the All-Japan Championships, expressing gratitude to fans and [...]
Wakaba Higuchi: “I won’t be able to stand on the grand stage of the Olympics, but I practiced and competed for myself, always with the mindset that if I did everything I could and it still wasn’t enough, I would accept that reality. I feel very at peace.”
Japanese figure skater Wakaba Higuchi took to Instagram to express her heartfelt gratitude to supporters. original [...]
“You have to maintain your mindset and nerves, because that could get in the way. When I practice jumps, I imagine the Olympic ice in Milan.” Petr Gumennik shares his mindset as he prepares for the Olympics
Petr Gumennik won gold at the 2026 Russian Nationals, earning a total of 304.95 points from the judges for both [...]
Ami Nakai: “One dream has come true, so next I want not just to compete at the Olympics, but to achieve real results. I want to train so I can win a medal.”
Seventeen-year-old Ami Nakai secured her first Olympic spot with a fourth-place finish at the Japanese [...]
“Free skate at the GP Final was the most humiliating moment of the season. A deep crack formed in my heart,” Mone Chiba resolved to “be a new, stronger me” and trained harder than ever before Nationals
Mone Chiba rebounded from past disappointment to finish third at the Japanese Nationals. original source: [...]
Dmitrii Kozlovskii: “We believe there is no objective reason why we shouldn’t be allowed to compete internationally. We are just like everyone else, and we put in no less effort than our colleagues around the world.”
Figure skater Dmitrii Kozlovskii, who competes in pairs with Aleksandra Boikova, spoke out about being banned from [...]
Rinka Watanabe: “I was thinking about retiring at the end of this season. But maybe this means I should keep going. I want to take time to sort out my feelings and decide what to do next.”
Rinka Watanabe delivered a strong free skate at the Japanese Nationals, landing two triple axels. original source: [...]
Adeliia Petrosian: “I just hope I won’t let myself, my coaches, or my fans down. I’ll do everything I can and try to show my maximum at the Olympics.”
Adeliia Petrosian stated that at the Olympic Games, she hopes not to let herself, her coaches, or her fans [...]
“Crying, laughing, falling, and getting back up again.” Kaori Sakamoto’s heartfelt letter, displayed in a public ad by her sponsor Sysmex
Kaori Sakamoto’s heartfelt letter, displayed in a public ad by her sponsor Sysmex, moved many fans ahead of the [...]