Eteri Tutberidze: “Once athletes achieve their goals, win their medal, they may not want to continue. Should you force them? Why?”
Eteri Tutberidze shares insights on coaching in figure skating original source: Sports View this post on [...]
“I thought, why not try Eunsoo? She’s familiar with our system and it turned out that young skaters really enjoy having someone who recently competed at major events around.” Benoit Richaud about Eunsoo Lim as a coach at his training camp
Benoit Richaud discusses former Korean skater Eunsoo Lim's role as a coach at his training camp. original source: [...]
Eteri Tutberidze: “As soon as athletes and their parents achieve major results, they immediately forget who helped them get there. Strangely enough, very few of the athletes I’ve worked with still come back and thank me.”
Eteri Tutberidze reflects on coaching, gratitude, and the role of parents in figure skating original source: Sports [...]
Yuzuru Hanyu: “I skated to achieve results. Achieving something always brought joy to others. Back then, I believed deeply that self-satisfaction wasn’t good enough – that’s something I still feel, although the nuance has shifted slightly.”
Yuzuru Hanyu reflects on growth and artistic pursuits in celebration of his third year as a professional [...]
Jia Shin: “I’ve always loved Chopin’s ‘Nocturne No. 20.’ I’ve wanted to use this piece during my career, and now I finally get to showcase it in my senior debut season.”
Jia Shin announces her programs for 2025/2026 season. original source: mfocus.kr dd. July 15th 2025 by Park [...]
Veronika Zhilina: “I’m very disappointed; this was a dream I lived for and prepared for. This marks the third season I’ve had to sit out. I think everyone can understand how mentally challenging that is for any athlete.”
Veronika Zhilina speaks out following denial of sports citizenship transfer to Azerbaijan original source: [...]
“The stakes are higher, and my determination is stronger than ever. Competing at the Olympics has been my dream since I was young, and I’m determined to achieve great results.” Chaeyeon Kim reveals her Olympic season programs
Chaeyeon Kim announces her programs for 2025/2026 season. original source: mfocus.kr dd. July 15th 2025 by Park [...]
Eteri Tutberidze on being called a harsh coach: “Discussions like these help people justify their lack of success as if we’re using methods they don’t use. It makes it easier for them to explain our results.”
Eteri Tutberidze reflects on criticism, her daughter's career abroad, and the future of coaching. original source: [...]
“They used to be able to yell at me. Now that doesn’t work.” The stolen identity of Yulia Lipnitskaya: a sad story and the unpublished interview by the Championt’s former editor-in-chief
The untold interview: Yulia Lipnitskaya reflects on fame, challenges, and her journey after Sochi 2014 original [...]
Yuma Kagiyama: “I’m truly enjoying my training this year – that’s a big difference from last season.”
Yuma Kagiyama sets his sights on Olympic gold with a "Back-to-Basics" approach original source: Nikkansports dd. [...]
Sofia Muravieva: “Benoit Richaud’s choreography is something completely new for me. It was surprising how much time and attention we dedicated to refining every detail.”
Sofia Muravieva opens up about working with choreographer Benoit Richaud original source: "Vsem Lutz!" Telegram [...]
Yuma Kagiyama: “After silver, the only thing left is gold.”
Yuma Kagiyama focuses on returning to his roots as he prepares for the upcoming season original source: [...]
Yuna Aoki: “Now, rather than chasing results, I really want to create meaningful programs and deliver them to the audience.”
Yuna Aoki debuts new free skate to "La La Land" at Aqua Cup original source: Nikkansports dd. July 7th 2025 by [...]
Adam Siao Him Fa: “I enjoy working with Alexei Mishin; he’s very calm and easy to communicate with. It’s fascinating to train with him – he refers to these sessions not as training but as an exchange of experience.”
Adam Siao Him Fa reflects on training with Alexei Mishin original source: Sports by Maya Bagriantseva [...]
“At first, I was worried about overlapping with other skaters. But both Lori and Carolina strongly recommended it to me, saying, ‘This is absolutely perfect for you.’” Yuma Kagiyama on choosing “Turandot”
Yuma Kagiyama reflects on choosing "Turandot" for his free skate in the Olympic season original source: [...]
Anna Shcherbakova: “I’m someone who doesn’t really like to dream. I prefer setting goals and working step by step to achieve them. Just sitting and dreaming has never been my thing.”
Anna Shcherbakova opens up about post-Olympic challenges and her path forward original source: Championat [...]
Wakaba Higuchi: “I secured the Olympic quota with my own performance, and I want to use that opportunity myself.”
Wakaba Higuchi announces retirement after the upcoming Milano-Cortina Olympic season original source: Nikkansports [...]
“I wanted to skate to classical music, and I was looking for a piece that hasn’t been performed much recently.” Shun Sato about skating to “Firebird”
Shun Sato unveils new free skate "Firebird" at "Dream on Ice" show original source: Nikkansports dd. June 28th [...]
“We didn’t know how to approach things initially, but projects like this bring people closer. We wanted to use our example to show others that you don’t have to hold grudges.” Alina Zagitova and Evgenia Medvedeva on their collaboration
Alina Zagitova and Evgenia Medvedeva reflect on their collaboration in the Ice Show "Assol" original source: [...]
“I hope we can support each other and keep pushing until the very end.” Kaori Sakamoto about her and Wakaba Higuchi’s last competitive season
Kaori Sakamoto and Wakaba Higuchi to fight alongside in their final season. original source: Nikkansports dd. June [...]
Yuma Kagiyama: “I want to win gold medals in both the team and individual events at the Milano Olympics.”
Yuma Kagiyama about new programs for Milano-Cortina Olympic season original source: Nikkansports dd. June 27th 2025 [...]
“It resonated deeply with me – it felt just right for closing out my skating career. The program is both fitting and meaningful.” Wakaba Higuchi about skating to “My Way” in her last competitive season
Wakaba Higuchi announces retirement after the Milano-Cortina Olympic season. original source: Nikkansports dd. June [...]
“‘My Way’ is a storytelling of overcoming hardships and rising again holds deep meaning for me. As for ‘Habanera,’ it’s a piece I’ve wanted to try for two years.” Haein Lee on new programs and challenges
Haein Lee shares insights on training, challenges, and aspirations. original source: Eduyonhap dd. June 18th 2025 [...]
Mao Asada: “If skaters don’t have a love for skating, they won’t be able to put in the effort to improve. No matter what happens, I want to guide them in a way that ensures they never lose their love for skating.”
Mao Asada launches "Kinoshita Mao Academy" to foster the future of skating. original source: number.bunshun.jp dd. [...]