“This competition brought more pressure and tension than any other I’ve competed in. The short program was nerve-wracking to the point that I barely remember it.” Hyungyeom Kim on securing second Olympic sport for Korea
Hyungyeom Kim Secures Silver Medal and Olympic Spot at Beijing Qualifiers original source: mfocus.kr dd. Septeber [...]
Rion Sumiyoshi: “Going to the Olympics is my number one goal. I see the Grand Prix Final as one of the steps toward that goal, so I want to tackle each step one by one.”
Rion Sumiyoshi Wins Tokyo Championships, Eyes Olympic Debut original source: Hochi News dd. September 20th, [...]
Tatiana Tarasova: “When will someone stand up for us? When? It’s time to seriously think about what to do next. Those who have a chance to win at the Olympics should go, but for those competing for 5th-7th places, maybe there’s no point.”
IOC Confirms Neutral Status for Russian Athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics: Tatiana Tarasova's Comments original [...]
“We chatted briefly, and she hugged and kissed me. I could feel her presence with me the whole time. Because of that, everything went smoothly.” Adeliia Petrosian about support she felt from her coach Eteri Tutberidze
Adeliia Petrosian Reflects on Emotions During Olympic Qualification Victory original source: Sports photo RIA [...]
“Life isn’t always easy. I see my skating career, with all its ups and downs, reflected in this song.” Sota Yamamoto on his FP to “Hallelujah,” recovery from injury and Olympic goals
Sota Yamamoto Triumphs at Chubu Championships, Reflects on Injury Recovery and Olympic Goals original source: [...]
Evgenia Medvedeva: “Adeliia, congratulations on making it to the Olympics! You are so incredibly talented! To the ISU and IOC, I wish for one thing – finally embrace common sense and end the unjust restrictions on our athletes.”
Evgenia Medvedeva Congratulates Adeliia Petrosian Following Olympic Qualification original source: Telegram dd. [...]
“I was so nervous that I couldn’t even eat properly.” “I was constantly battling feelings of fear throughout the event.” Yuna Nagaoka and Sumitada Moriguchi on securing Japan’s historic second Olympic pair spot
Yuna Nagaoka and Sumitada Moriguchi Reflect on Securing Japan’s Second Olympic Pair Spot original source: [...]
“She managed to overcome this pressure. It was her first time stepping onto the ice without her coach, and this was the most critical moment of her career so far.” Daniil Gleikhengauz on Adeliia Petrosian’s performance at the Olympic qualifier
Daniil Gleikhengauz Reflects on Adeliia Petrosian’s Performance and Victory at the Olympic Qualifiers in [...]
“I’m incredibly proud and happy. It’s the first time I’ve experienced this level of pressure because it was my last chance, and I’ve never had to face that before.” Loena Hendrickx on securing second Olympic spot for Belgium
Loena Hendrickx Shines Again: Secures Olympic Spot After Ankle Surgery original source: Sporza dd. September 20th [...]
“My fear paralyzes me – it feels like I lose control. My mind replays all my worst falls, and I’m overcome by the horrifying thought that I’m a failure and won’t accomplish anything.” Karina Akopova on battling panic attacks
Karina Akopova on Battling Back Injuries and Panic Attacks While Pursuing Her Olympic Dream original source: Sports [...]
“My father who is at the frontlines sent me this song a couple of months before. I love competing with this program because it comes from the heart.” Ukrainian Kyrylo Marsak on programs and competing for the Olympic spot
Kyrylo Marsak: Fighting for Ukraine’s Spot at the 2026 Winter Olympics original source: Suspilne dd. September [...]
Valtter Virtanen: “People often ask me why I’m still competing. And honestly, why not? As long as you love what you do and continue striving toward your own goals, there’s no reason to stop in my opinion.”
Valtter Virtanen embarks on his 20th international senior skating season original source: Instagram View [...]
Evgenia Medvedeva: “I remember being in an Olympic season myself and how much it annoyed me when experts forecasted whether I would win or not. Is it really too much to ask to let athletes prepare in peace, without all these heavy expectations?”
Evgenia Medvedeva on the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan original source: Kp.ru dd. September 11th by Pavel Sadkov, [...]
Karina Akopova and Nikita Rakhmanin: “Figure skating is very expensive, especially when you’re no longer supported by Russia’s federation. To afford our dream, we spent half a year coaching and performing in ice shows.”
Karina Akopova and Nikita Rakhmanin: Transitioning to the Armenian Team and Chasing Olympic Dreams original source: [...]
“We want to deliver a performance worthy of the Olympic stage, and our focus is higher than ever.” Yuna Nagaoka and Sumitada Moriguchi are aiming to secure a second Olympic spot for Japan
Yuna Nagaoka and Sumitada Moriguchi are aiming to secure a second spot for Japan in the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter [...]
Loena Hendrickx: “I’m incredibly proud of where I stand right now in training – at my absolute highest level. That’s something no one can take away from me. “
Loena Hendrickx eyes Olympic qualification after difficult recovery original source: Sporza dd. September 16th [...]
Alexander Zhulin: “Everyone is playing against us, and they all seem to enjoy it and benefit from it. Now you see countries like Israel being allowed to do whatever they want, and no one even raises their voice to impose any sanctions on them.”
Alexander Zhulin condemns exclusion of Russian skaters from Olympic Qualifiers original source: [...]
Daniil Gleikhengauz: “The situation feels strange: while some coaches and athletes have been granted access, the applications for certain teams weren’t even reviewed because one staff member was denied.”
Daniil Gleikhengauz reflects on exclusion from Olympic qualification and prepares Petrosian's performances original [...]
Kimmy Repond: “Modeling is like a hobby for me. It helps me avoid burnout. I love it, but skating is my priority. My aim is to qualify for the Olympics and finish in the top six.”
Kimmy Repond on skating, fashion, and dreams of the Olympics original source: Championat dd. September 16th 2025 by [...]
“They’re scoundrels! They don’t have the authority to remove our choreographer or coach from a competition; they have no right to do this. Who is going to protect us?” Tarasova and Zhulin on Gleikhengauz being not allowed to Olympic qualifier
Tatiana Tarasova and Alexander Zhulin criticized the decision of not permitting Daniil Gleikhengauz to attend Olympic [...]
“I couldn’t understand why people were writing those things. What harm had a young girl, just doing her job and winning gold medals, done to anyone?” Adelina Sotnikova on criticism she faced as a child in the sport
Adelina Sotnikova on childhood criticism and the challenges of maintaining athletic form original source: [...]
Alexandra Trusova: “I’ve wanted children for a long time – since I was 16, I thought about having kids early.”
Alexandra Trusova: Balancing motherhood, skating, and life’s new chapter original source: Sport-Express [...]
“Beyond the stress, I was completely disconnected. I had far too many expectations for myself.” Adam Siao Him Fa on challenging start of the season
Adam Siao Him Fa looks to rebound at Lombardia Trophy original source: lequipe.fr dd. September 12th 2025 by Celine [...]
Anna Shcherbakova: “I’ve had a complex relationship with food. But the coaches didn’t monitor our diets. They didn’t check our plates – it was each athlete’s personal responsibility.”
Anna Shcherbakova reflects on nutrition and discipline in figure skating original source: Championat / [...]