Daniil Gleikhengauz: “I’ve noticed that now everyone is choosing music from modern dance compositions which appeals to spectators. The use of classical music has decreased.”
Gleikhengauz Believes Figure Skating Is Moving Away from Classical Music original source: Forbes Russia [...]
“I took a break from skating, had all different kinds of injections, I tried everything I could and the pain kept getting worse and worse. Last week I was told the only solution would be a surgery.” Kimmy Repond on her tough decision to withdraw from the Grand Prix series
Kimmy Repond opens up about her tough decision to withdraw from competitions original source: Instagram [...]
Chaeyeon Kim: “Rather than focusing on the Olympic spot, my goal is to show how much I’ve grown. Rather than saying I’m confident, I’m just ‘acting confident.'”
Chaeyeon Kim on her performance at the Skate America. original source: mfocus.kr dd. November 16th 2025 by Park [...]
Adelia Petrosian: “Tutberidze told me “You’re too fixated on quad, let it go. You know, victory isn’t in the toe loop, but in the program. I’m not talking about quads anymore.”
Adelia Petrosian: I’m Not Talking About Quads Anymore original source: TASS / Sport24 View this post [...]
“I grew up in a world where being “perfect” was the goal, perfect performance, perfect body, perfect smile. But what people didn’t see was the pressure from all around.” Natalie Taschlerova shared her ongoing struggle with anorexia
Natalie Taschlerova revealed that she has been battling anorexia since 2019. original source: Instagram [...]
“Spinning in a pair feels insanely fast from the inside, even if it doesn’t look that way from the outside (laughs). At first, I was confused – it was hard.
Shoma Uno on ice dance collaboration with Marin Honda and being an ice show producer original source: [...]
Nikolaj Memola: “An Olympic medal changes your life in every way, both in sport and personally. I think all of us Italian athletes aim to perform our best in the team event, because now more than ever the odds are in our favor.”
Italian figure skater Nikolaj Memola is focused on technical and artistic growth, aiming for Milan-Cortina 2026 while [...]
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara: “Last season, it wasn’t exactly a failure, but the way we handled things mentally has really improved this season. Now even if things don’t go well in competition, it doesn’t mean the path we’ve taken will fall apart.”
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara claimed victory at their firest Grand prix event in France, making an excellent start to [...]
Massimo Scali: “Now Alysa is a world champion, and things have changed a bit. Suddenly, everyone was interested in us: interviews, filming, events. Everyone wanted to give us advice on how to train and live.”
Alysa Liu’s Coach on How the World Championship Win Affected Her Preparation original source: Sports by Maya [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “On the day the team event ended, I was so nervous and stressed that my stomach got weak. I was taken to the hospital by ambulance during the 2018 Games.”
Kaori Sakamoto who claimed her fourth NHK Trophy title and second consecutive win, delighted the audience with a [...]
Ashun Yun: “I didn’t expect to be invited to NHK, so I’m happy to have another great experience after Canada. It was hard to manage my condition perfectly, but I approached it with the mindset of trusting myself and taking on the challenge.”
Ahsun Yun on her performance at the NHK Trophy original source: mfocus.kr dd. November 7th 2025 by Lee Min-jung / [...]
“My matador has a feminine role, which is rare in the real world of matadors. To emphasize this, we added a strong feminist element to the design. The matador’s cape was transformed into my skirt.” Madison Chock on her free dance costume
Madison Chock and Evan Bates on Their Free Dance Costumes original source: Sports by Maya Bagriantseva [...]
“We have an open dialogue. We know her well and understand that complete freedom is essential for her to achieve results. Not a single step is taken without her consent.” Massimo Scali on working with Alysa Liu
Alysa Liu’s Coach Explains Why He Lets the Skater Work the Way She Wants original source: Sports by Maya [...]
Shoma Uno: “I’ve realized that in shows making things look difficult is actually important. If you jump a quad with almost no preparation, experts will be impressed, but for first-time viewers, it’s better to make it look like a big move is coming.”
Shoma Uno Expands His Horizons as a Performer and Producer with Ice Brave 2 original source: [...]
Daniil Gleikhengauz: “Our athletes are prepared not to rely on anything and know that no one will forgive even a small mistake. We don’t forgive them in training, so they don’t expect it from the judges either.”
Gleikhengauz on Judging: Our Skaters Are Prepared Not to Rely on Anything original source: Forbes Russia [...]
“Each time, bonds are formed with the federations, with the people who support us. It’s an honor to represent another country. I’m truly grateful that France trusts me to bring home medals.” Laurence Fournier Beaudry has been granted French citizenship
Laurence Fournier Beaudry has been granted French citizenship, allowing her to compete with Guillaume Cizeron at the [...]
Rika Kihira: “I knew Shingo was aiming for the Olympics, so I worried, ‘What if I’m not suited for this?’ or ‘I don’t want to hold him back.’ But we’ve been improving so quickly every day, and I feel like if we keep learning at this pace, we’ll get there.”
Rika Kihira and Shingo Nishiyama made their ice dance debut with a third-place finish at the Western Japan [...]
Young You: “Last year, when I had to take a break, I realized even more how precious and happy figure skating is to me, and I wanted to express my desire to regain that meaning.”
Young You on her performance at the NHK Trophy original source: mfocus.kr dd. November 7th 2025 by Lee Min-jung / [...]
“Girls with very thin bodies are surely taking weight-loss drugs, like ‘Semavik’ or ‘Ozempic.’ All I hear is, ‘This one is on it. And that one is on it.’” Mother of Elena Kostyleva on the use of weight-loss drugs among figure skaters
Irina Kostyleva, the mother of Russian junior champion Elena Kostyleva, stated that some figure skaters take [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “I don’t want to lose. I’d like the next generation to wait just a few more months before taking over (laughs).”
Kaori Sakamoto secured her second consecutive NHK Trophy title with a world-leading score, advancing to the Grand Prix [...]
Junhwan Cha: “I’ve struggled with boots issues for months and couldn’t train as much as I wanted. So I’m treating this event as a step in my preparation rather than focusing on the result.”
Junhwan Cha on his performance at the NHK Trophy original source: mfocus.kr dd. November 7th 2025 by Lee Min-jung / [...]
Elena Kostyleva: “I didn’t like raising the age minimum. I won’t be able to jump quads at 25 like 17-year-old girls do. It’s much easier at a younger age, I already felt it at 14.”
Elena Kostyleva: I Didn’t Like Raising the Age Minimum — It’s Better to Move Up to Seniors at 16 original [...]
Rafael Arutyunyan: “I’m very happy for Samodelkina. Things have been tough for her, but she proved herself to be a fighter. Of course, there is still a lot of work ahead. She needs to grow in her own eyes, to develop self-respect.”
Rafael Arutyunyan: Sofia Samodelkina Proved Herself a Fighter at the Grand Prix of Japan original source: Maya [...]
Shun Sato: “My goal isn’t just to participate in the Olympics; my biggest goal is to win a medal there. I want to work hard from here to make that dream come true.”
Shun Sato delivered a personal best performance to secure second place at the NHK Trophy, earning a spot in the Grand [...]