Petr Gumennik: “Malinin’s skate is on the edge of being demotivating. But you have to try to take something positive from everything. If he can do that, then theoretically anything is possible.”
Russian figure skater Petr Gumennik shared details about his preparation for the 2026 Russian Nationals. original [...]
“This season, I was aiming for the Olympics, but I wasn’t able to achieve results that would lead into next season.” Tatsuya Tsuboi announced his retirement from competitive figure skating
Tatsuya Tsuboi announced his retirement from competitive figure skating. original source: Nikkansports 20th. [...]
“I managed to include triple axel in the program just a week ago. It cost me a lot of nerves. I’m gradually getting back into shape, but this isn’t my peak yet. I hope to peak at the Olympics.” Adeliia Petrosian leads after the SP at the Russian Nationals
in February Adeliia Petrosian shared her experience and emotions after successfully landing a triple axel in her [...]
Alina Zagitova: “After the Olympics, the hate began – the kind of hate that probably no athlete wants to hear: ‘the Olympic gold was undeserved.’”
2018 Olympic champion Alina Zagitova reflects on the negativity and media pressure she faced after her Olympic [...]
“As the culmination of my 18-year competitive career, I will do my best at Nationals. I want to finish with a performance I’m satisfied with and a smile.” Mai Mihara announced her retirement at the end of this season
Mai Mihara announced her retirement from competitive figure skating at the end of this season original source: [...]
“If you really have the mindset of an athlete, you should be able to fight for every single point. He still tends to play it safe in competition, and that’s not enough.” Masakazu Kagiyama on Yuma’s performance at the GP Final
Yuma Kagiyama and his coach Masakazu Kagiyama reflect on second-place finish at the Grand Prix Final. original [...]
Evgeni Plushenko: “In my eight-year coaching career, I’ve never worked with any athlete as much as I did with Lena Kostyleva. But for her mother, it was never enough, never enough…”
Evgeni Plushenko spoke about his feelings regarding his collaboration with the parents of skater Elena [...]
Kimmy Repond: “I want to keep skating as long as possible, but definitely until 2027. Later, I’d like to study medicine.”
Kimmy Repond aims to continue skating until 2027 before studying medicine. original source: sirocco.ch [...]
Carolina Kostner: “I always challenged myself to become not just an athlete, but also an artist. I tell Yuma, ‘Choreography isn’t just about movement – cherish the emotions that arise from those movements.’”
Carolina Kostner, coach to Yuma Kagiyama, reflects on his growth and their collaboration as they prepare for the [...]
“It’s so humiliating to rejoice over something we rightfully deserve. We were unfairly suspended!” Ilia Averbukh shared his opinion on the possible return of Russian athletes to junior competitions
Ilia Averbukh shared his opinion on the return of Russian athletes. original source: Sports photo Vladimir [...]
“This is an insult to our country, our coaches, and our children.” Tatiana Tarasova on the IOC decision to remove pair skating from the 2028 Youth Olympic
Tarasova commented on the exclusion of pair skating from the Youth Olympic Games program. original source: [...]
Niina Petrokina: “The plan is to restore the triple flip and lutz. I hope my leg can handle it and stays strong. My goal at every competition is to do what I can at that moment.”
Niina Petrokina defended title at the Estonian Nationals. original source: sport.err.ee dd. 14th December 2025 by [...]
Adeliia Petrosian: “I think Tutberidze has become more understanding and kinder to athletes. Five years ago, it was a whirlwind on the ice. It seemed like we never stopped.”
Adeliia Petrosian on reaching the level of Anna Shcherbakova and Alexandra Trusova, as well as Eteri Tutberidze [...]
Boikova and Kozlovskii: “There’s always been a practice that domestic judging is more lenient toward home athletes. That’s normal and correct. Giving lower scores on domestic level could worsen our international presentation.”
The 2020 European pair skating champions, Aleksandra Boikova and Dmitrii Kozlovskii, shared their thoughts on judging [...]
Kazuki Tomono: “I’ve spent a lot of my life finishing second to sixth, so I’m used to being the chaser. But now, my challenge is to show overwhelming strength from that position.”
Kazuki Tomono reflects on Grand Prix series original source: number.bunshun.jp dd. 26th November 2025 by Akiko [...]
Alexandra Trusova: “I don’t think motherhood interferes with my career. Right now, there are no international competitions. In fact, it was the perfect time to have a baby. And even if it wasn’t, missing a year isn’t critical for me. I recover quickly.”
Alexandra Trusova spoke about how her champion’s character helps her in her most important role - being a [...]
Kostornaia and Kunitsa: “We’d like to try competing in March or April. Right now, we’re skating in shows and putting together all the necessary elements.”
Kostornaia and Kunitsa share when they will return to competition. original source: RIA Novosti [...]
Shingo Nishiyama: “I want to help Rika stand at the center of the podium at Nationals. That’s where she belongs. I want to work hard so we can get there as soon as possible.”
Rika Kihira and Shingo Nishiyama about the upcoming Japanese Nationals. original source: Hochi News dd. 13th [...]
“I don’t want anyone to pity me – that’s not why I decided to share my story. But I really want to help those who are going through the same challenges I faced.” Diana Davis openly discusses living with third-degree sensorineural hearing loss
Ice dancer Diana Davis openly discusses living with third-degree sensorineural hearing loss since childhood and her [...]
“They need to understand: there will be those who try to undermine them, to set them up in any way. No one will treat us as friends. It’s a snake pit.” Slutskaya on Petrosian and Gumennik at the Olympics
Slutskaya on Petrosian and Gumennik at the Olympics: There will be those who try to set them up. original source: [...]
Allison Reed and Saulius Ambrulevicius: “All success is based on trust – in your preparation, your program, and each other. We did all that.”
Interview with Allison Reed and Saulius Ambrulevicius original source: Championat dd. 9th December 2025 by Sonya [...]
Daniel Grassl: “I try to take inspiration from Jannik Sinner’s words. I like when he says to dare more, to challenge yourself, even if sometimes that means losing. But that’s the trick to getting stronger.”
Daniel Grassl shares his journey from aspiring athlete and actor to national champion, his experiences with fans, and [...]
“Nothing is impossible for him. He is perfection, and he keeps perfecting himself.” Tatiana Tarasova about Ilia Malinin
Tatiana Tarasova believes that American skater Ilia Malinin could become the first figure skater in history to land a [...]
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara: “This is the last major international event before the Olympics, so standing on the podium here gives us great confidence. We want to return to the podium again, and we’re looking forward to competing with everyone again.”
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara won their second Grand Prix Final. original source: number.bunshun.jp dd. 9th [...]