Massimo Scali: “I got used to the fact that now dancers can skate just holding hands. But for Shibutani, it was a shock. At first, they kept asking me, “Is this really allowed? Are you sure? It looks way too simple.”
Coach Scali talks about how he reacted to the Shibutani duo’s decision to return to the sport. original source: [...]
Natalie and Filip Taschler: “We’re really enjoying our free dance because, in recent seasons, we’ve been skating more abstract programs. This time, stepping into the roles of Neo and Trinity feels exciting.”
Natalie and Filip Taschler Set to Open Grand Prix Season at NHK Trophy original source: sport.ceskatelevize.cz dd. [...]
Shoma Uno: “I always wanted to get better, even when I was competing. But that desire to improve was often limited by the need to aim for specific scores. The freedom I now feel means there are endless possibilities for what I can do, which is incredibly fulfilling.”
Shoma Uno Expands His Horizons as a Performer and Producer with Ice Brave 2 original source: [...]
Georgi Kunitsa: “We’re planning to return to competitive skating with Alena Kostornaia. Maybe we’ll compete at the end of this season or possibly next season.”
Kostornaia and Kunitsa Could Compete as a Pair by the End of the Current Season original source: Sport24 [...]
Stepanova and Bukin: “We haven’t shown everything yet or fully revealed our potential. Of course, we want to return to the stage we’ve performed on our entire lives – the international scene.”
Stepanova and Bukin Express Desire to Return to the International Stage source: TASS View this post on [...]
Lara Naki Gutmann: “The short program tells the story of Lidia Poet’s courage and strength as she fought to become a lawyer in a society where women weren’t allowed to do so. It’s about strength, bravery, and femininity.”
Lidia Poet – A Bold Theme for the Short Program original source: oasport.it dd. 20th Octobre 2025 by Fabrizio [...]
“When I looked at the entry list before the competition, it was stacked with a strong field, so this result was completely unexpected for me.” Aleksandr Selevko on winning silver at Skate Canada 2025
Aleksandr Selevko Makes History with Silver at Skate Canada original source: sport.err.ee dd. November 3d 2025 by [...]
Tatiana Tarasova: “Malinin is the skater of the future. His technique is unique – there’s no way to compare him to any skater from the past. Right now, he has no rivals, and back then, there wouldn’t have been any either.”
Tatiana Tarasova: "Ilia Malinin Has No Rivals" original source: Sport24 View this post on Instagram [...]
Evgenia Medvedeva: “At one point in my career, I couldn’t manage to hold on to myself anymore. When you’re a two-time world champion and you take bronze, everyone says it’s great, but you’re still third. Let’s be honest, it’s not the result you want.”
Evgenia Medvedeva Reflects on Challenges Post-Pyeongchang Olympics original source: Sports View this [...]
Kazuki Tomono: “Each competition is a turning point to see how well I can perform under these circumstances.”
Kazuki Tomono Falls to Fourth Place After Skate Canada Free Skate original source: Nikkansports, November 3d 2025 [...]
Adeliia Petrosian: “I do follow my competitors. For the past four seasons, I’ve definitely been following Kaori Sakamoto. I really admire her powerful skating and how she uses the entire rink.”
Adeliia Petrosian remains determined to keep progressing and regain her triple axel original source: Sports [...]
Lara Naki Gutmann: “I need novelty in my skating – it motivates me. Without that creative component, I wouldn’t be able to do this sport.”
Lara Naki Gutmann on Her Breakthrough and Continued Growth in Figure Skating original source: oasport.it dd. 20th [...]
“There’s so much more training we’ll need to do to reach our ultimate goal. I’m determined to keep working hard toward the 2030 Olympics.” Kihira and Nishiyama on their debut in ice dance
Kihira and Nishiyama Start in Ice Dance original source: news.yahoo.co.jp dd. November 3d, 2025 View [...]
“Ending our career would have been the weak choice. That decision would have proven that all their actions have an impact on us.” Stepanova and Bukin on their exclusion from Olympic qualification and not appealing to CAS
Stepanova and Bukin: "Ending Our Career Would Have Been the Weak Choice" source: Sports / TASS View this [...]
Katerina and Daniel Mrazek: “We wanted some rock music. This is a bit different from the programs we’ve performed in recent years, but we chose it because it suits us.”
Katerina and Daniel Mrazek Ready for Grand Prix Season Debut at Skate Canada original source: [...]
Deanna Stellato-Dudek: “Initially, we had planned to use a different short program set to music by Phil Collins. Unfortunately, we couldn’t resolve the copyright issues – they asked us for $50,000 to use the track in competitions.”
Deanna Stellato-Dudek on Olympic Season Preparation and the Evolution of Their Programs original source: Sports by [...]
“This year, we want to focus on gaining experience and enjoying the process rather than obsessing over results. It’s our first Olympic season, and we hope to learn a lot.” Hannah Lim and Ye Quan
Hannah Lim and Ye Quan Deliver Strong Performances at Cup of China in Build-Up to Olympic Season original source: [...]
“There’s no other way to contend for a spot on the Olympic podium.” Alexei Yagudin on Petr Gumennik going for five quads in his free skate
Alexei Yagudin: "Only Five Quadruple Jumps Can Put Gumennik in Olympic Contention" original source: [...]
“After Europeans, I started jumping a lot with great enthusiasm. I didn’t think about potential problems, but then I overused my right leg. Since then, I’ve felt pain for nine months.” Niina Petrokina on recovery after Achilles tendon surgery
Niina Petrokina Works Toward Recovery After Achilles Tendon Surgery original source: sport.err.ee dd. October 28th [...]
“It was the most painful treatment I’ve ever experienced, and I wasn’t sure if I could handle it. However, by the time I arrived in China, I didn’t even need painkillers anymore.” Shun Sato on shockwave therapy
Shun Sato Returns Victorious After Winning Second Cup of China Title original source: Hochi News dd. October 27th, [...]
“She should have been taught proper technique so that those jumps would last. Instead, it feels more like spinning around with the intention to throw dust in everyone’s eyes.” Elena Kostyleva’s mother criticized Adeliia Petrosian’s quad technique
Irina Kostyleva Criticizes Adeliia Petrosian's Flip Technique original source: Telegram / Sports photo Daria [...]
Alexei Yagudin: “If you’d asked me a year ago, I might have said Adeliia Petrosian was an indisputable global leader. But now, we see there are several other excellent skaters in the mix.”
Alexei Yagudin Reflects on Adeliia Petrosian's Prospects in International Competitions original source: [...]
Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron: “When we perform well, when we make no technical mistakes, we leave the ice feeling satisfied. After that, the scores are out of our control.”
Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron Enchant with Victory at Grand Prix de France original source: [...]
Jia Shin: “Skating alongside the older and more experienced skaters made me realize I need to skate with more power and cover the ice more broadly. I feel like I’ve taken a small step forward since last time.”
Jia Shin Finds Growth and Motivation at the Cup of China original source: mfocus.kr dd. October 25th 2025 by Kim [...]