Alexander Zhulin: “Tutberidze is a super coach up to the age of 17. Her training intensity, motivational methods, and approach work exceptionally well for younger girls. They aren’t accustomed to questioning or debating.”
Alexander Zhulin shared his thoughts on Eteri Tutberidze's coaching approach original source: RTVI photo [...]
“It feels like the time has finally come. I’m really looking forward to it. It’s not so much sadness or wishing I could keep going. So I want to enjoy the competition.” Kaori Sakamoto on start of her final season
Kaori Sakamoto expressed her determination and excitement ahead of her season debut at the Challenger Series Kinoshita [...]
Anna Shcherbakova: “I do not support parents who push their children into sports against their will.”
Anna Shcherbakova expressed her disapproval of parents forcing children into sports original source: RSport [...]
Daniil Gleikhengauz: “If, in your coaching career, you encounter a very talented child whose parent constantly crosses the boundaries set within the training group, you choose your own happiness as a coach rather than chasing a result with that athlete.”
Daniil Gleikhengauz addressed the dynamics of relationships between coaches, parents, and young athletes, emphasizing [...]
“Everything seemed to go against me, including external circumstances.” Chaeyeon Kim reflects on her “rollercoaster” past season and shares aspirations for the upcoming Olympics
Chaeyeon Kim reflects on her "rollercoaster" past season, her growth through struggles and triumphs, and her [...]
Alexander Zhulin: “Now, the Olympics have turned into some kind of political spectacle. It all started when Bach began targeting Valieva and Tutberidze.” and “Even if we’re not welcomed with enthusiasm – at least let us come back”
Alexander Zhulin criticized the politicization of sports, accusing IOC President Thomas Bach of targeting Kamila [...]
Yana Rudkovskaya: “Tutberidze herself didn’t achieve anything in skating as an athlete. I even tried to find at least one performance of hers. I found Tatiana Tarasova’s, I found Alexei Mishin’s – but I couldn’t find hers.”
In an interview with Evgenia Medvedeva, Yana Rudkovskaya criticized Eteri Tutberidze for dismissive comments about [...]
“It was a lot of fun. There were plenty of mistakes, but this made me want to work harder toward better performances.” Ikura Kushida and Koshiro Shimada on their debut performance
Newly formed ice dance duo Ikura Kushida and Koshiro Shimada delighted fans during their debut performance at the [...]
Tatiana Tarasova: “Why are we only allowed to compete in two disciplines at the Olympic qualifier? Did we do something wrong? The ISU remains silent, offering no explanation. Maybe they’re embarrassed. But we’re not!”
Tatiana Tarasova criticized the restrictions preventing Russian athletes from full participation in qualifying events [...]
Yana Rudkovskaya: “I still believe that if Trusova hadn’t switched back to Tutberidze, she could have won the Olympic Games because Plushenko was very passionate about her progress.”
Yana Rudkovskaya believes that figure skater Alexandra Trusova could have won Olympic gold if she had remained under [...]
“I saw their free skate from a reverse angle, but I noticed the presence they command on the ice, as if they’re ahead of time. I’m not surprised, but I’m pleased.” Romain Haguenauer on Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron debut performance
Romain Haguenauer on Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron debut performance at the Masters [...]
Shun Sato: “This injury was the worst possible start to the season. My goal is to turn this experience into something positive by season’s end, where I can say, ‘The injury helped me grow.’”
Shun Sato marked his first competition of the season at the MGC Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Ice Arena Trophy. original [...]
Alexander Zhulin: “I was just so comfortable with my American passport: I didn’t need a visa anywhere. But my passport is expiring, and I can’t prove anything to them. They’re just dumb!”
Alexander Zhulin discusses the difficulties he's facing in renewing his American passport as its expiration [...]
“There’s so much generosity and emotional nakedness between us. It’s an intimate moment, but we allow the audience to observe it, even if only from the outside.” Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron on their free dance
Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron on their free dance at the Masters competition original source: [...]
Carolina Kostner: “Through choreographing for Yuma Kagiyama, I’ve seen a whole new side of him. While his discipline and technical excellence are well-known, I’ve also come to appreciate how quick a learner he is, how deeply he thinks, and how incredibly creative his mind is.”
Carolina Kostner reflects on her passion for the sport, her excitement for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics and her [...]
“We realized no Olympics were realistically in sight for us in the near future. By 2030 who knows what my health would look like? I didn’t want to risk regretting, later in life, that I hadn’t prioritized family.” Alena Kostornaia on a decision to have a baby at 22
Alena Kostornaia on her life-changing decision to start a family at 22 and plans to continue her sports [...]
“I’m very satisfied with my performance – it’s been a very long time since I’ve said that.” Kevin Aymoz on start of the season at the French Masters
Kevin Aymoz kicked off the Olympic season at the French Masters original source: lequipe.fr dd. August 29th 2025 by [...]
“There’s a big problem. I need to wake up and get going. This has happened several times now – I don’t approach the short program with enough attack.” Adam Siao Him Fa on the start of the season
Adam Siao Him Fa struggles at the start of the Olympic Season at the Masters in Villard-de-Lans original source: [...]
Anna Shcherbakova: “I understood that I had to follow everything my coaches said. I never thought my opinions were particularly welcome – I always did exactly what I was told.”
Anna Shcherbakova reflects on her career transition, her current disinterest in coaching, and her relationship with [...]
Junhwan Cha: “It’s tough to maintain technical precision while balancing both aspects, but figure skating is a sport that resonates with music, and that’s something I don’t want to lose. To me, it’s something I simply cannot give up.”
Junhwan Cha reflects on his journey, challenges, and motivation to keep moving forward original source: mfocus.kr [...]
Kevin Aymoz: “It’s the Olympic season – I have to make an impression. I suggested the piano to my coaches. We built the program, and I thought, ‘Great, it’s beautiful, magnificent.’ But then I got bored.”
Kevin Aymoz on his new short program original source: lequipe.fr dd. August 28th 2025 by Celine Nony [...]
Adam Siao Him Fa: “My goal is to reclaim the European championship title and aim for a medal at the Olympics.”
Adam Siao Him Fa prepares for Olympic season with new choreographies and focus on performance. original source: [...]
“He opened my eyes to figure skating techniques. What he explained to me – that was the first time I’d ever heard such things.” Elizaveta Tuktamysheva on training camp with Rafael Arutyunyan
Elizaveta Tuktamysheva reflects on a training camp with Rafael Arutyunyan in the U.S. original source: TASS [...]
Alexander Zhulin: “Performing under a neutral status is unpleasant and disheartening. But figure skaters spend their whole lives dreaming of the Olympics. They couldn’t care less about what status they’ll compete under.”
Alexander Zhulin believes figure skaters are unbothered by competing under neutral status at the Olympics. original [...]