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. [...]
Tatsuya Tsuboi: “I truly want to dedicate myself entirely to skating. I’ve been skating for about 20 years, and now I want to fully show everything I’ve built over those years in each and every competition.”
Tatsuya Tsuboi expresses determination ahead of the Olympic season. original source: news.yahoo.co.jp dd. June 20th [...]
Tatiana Tarasova: “The Russian school of figure skating has always been one of the strongest in the world. Our system is better than anywhere else.”
Tatiana Tarasova explains why the Russian school of figure skating is among the strongest in the world. original [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “I felt it’d be better to finish cleanly rather than dragging on for two or three more years. If I were to aim for the 2030 Olympics, I’d be 29 – it feels impossible.”
Kaori Sakamoto announces retirement following the Milano-Cortina Olympic season. original source: Hochi News dd. [...]
Mai Mihara: “The top priority is not to worsen my injuries. I want to spend these days practicing diligently, competing in each event, and making sure that I have no regrets by the end of the season.”
Mai Mihara celebrates new training facility and prepares for Milano-Cortina Olympic season. original source: [...]
Wakaba Higuchi: “Having experienced Olympic stage, it stirs something inside me – the drive, the excitement. Continuing my career felt inevitable because of that dream.”
Wakaba Higuchi reflects on her comeback journey and sets sights on Milano-Cortina Olympic season. original source: [...]
Tamara Moskvina: “If you want to be a champion, learn self-control and sacrifice pleasure for the sake of results”
An Interview with Tamara Moskvina: 50 Years of Excellence in Pair Skating original source: SobakaRU by Daria [...]
Alina Zagitova: “To be honest, I really dislike misunderstandings and conflicts between people, so I mustered the courage, texted to Zhenya, suggested we meet and finally put this situation behind us.”
Alina Zagitova opens up about her reconciliation with Evgenia Medvedeva. original source: Alina Zagitova's fan [...]
“I want to face challenges head-on, like a strong and powerful woman. That’s the image I aim to portray through this program.” Hana Yoshida about skating to “Kill Bill”
Hana Yoshida reveals her new short program ahead of the Milano-Cortina Olympic season. original source: [...]
Mao Shimada: “Even though I can’t compete in the upcoming Olympics, I want to push forward this season with performances that reflect who I am – bold and fearless.”
Mao Shimada unveils new programs ahead of her final junior season. original source: news.yahoo.co.jp dd. June 18th [...]
Shoma Uno: “Although I performed ‘Loco’ solo, skating alone felt lonely. What really excites me now is creating something with others, working together toward a shared vision.”
Shoma Uno's "Ice Brave": A New Chapter in Ice Dance and Artistic Expression original source: [...]
Mone Chiba: “The SP has elements of Japanese traditional dance and the beauty of antiquity. As for the FS skate, I feel that the classical music fits well with my skating style.”
Mone Chiba unveils new Programs for the Olympic season. original source: Nikkansports dd. June 14th 2025 [...]
Shoma Uno: “I didn’t want the ice dance program to be seen merely as a collaboration, so being asked about it means a lot to us. I hope we can create something even more extraordinary together throughout this show.”
Shoma Uno's "Ice Brave": A New Chapter in Ice Dance and Artistic Expression original source: [...]
“Actually, I’ve been asked, ‘What do you think about ice dance?’ for several years now. Back then, I thought, ‘It’s impossible for me.” Koshiro Shimada about switching to ice dance
An interview with Koshiro Shimada: From Singles to Ice Dance original source: Nikkansports dd. June 14th 2025 [...]
“When I tried it, I immediately realized how different singles skating and ice dancing are. It’s much harder than it looks.” Shoma Uno about his ice show “Ice Brave” and duet with Marin Honda
Shoma Uno's first produced ice show "Ice Brave" debuts in Aichi original source: Nikkansports dd. June 14th 2025 by [...]
Wakaba Higuchi: “Naturally I aim for the Olympics. But no matter what happens, I want to have options for my life beyond skating. Skating is still important to me, but it doesn’t have to be everything.”
Wakaba Higuchi reflects on her journey through challenges, successes, and her path to the 2026 Olympics original [...]
Andrei Bagin: “There’s this overall vibe of sloppiness. Dancers show up in stretched-out tracksuits, cheap leggings, or socks with cartoon ducks. Nikolai Morozov once told me ‘You don’t look like a skater – you look like a alcoholic.'”
Andrei Bagin shares thoughts on ice dance: creativity, challenges, and room for improvement. original source: [...]
Elizaveta Khudaiberdieva: “I’m confident that our pair would have passed ISU checks, but we knew we weren’t the top-ranked team in the national team.”
Elizaveta Khudaiberdieva reflects on ending her career with Egor Bazin and the challenges of Olympic [...]
Alina Zagitova: “It was like ‘Groundhog Day’ for almost four years. Looking back, I don’t feel dread, but nor would I want to repeat it. Still, we knew that hard work would lead to results, if not an Olympic medal, then something significant.”
Alina Zagitova talks about her upcoming Rock Ice Musical "Assol," reuniting with Evgenia Medvedeva, and life beyond [...]
“Do top-level female athletes need a bitchy personality? If someone called me that in the context of sports, I’d probably take it as a compliment.” Interview with Vasilisa Kaganovskaia and Maxim Nekrasov
Vasilisa Kaganovskaia and Maxim Nekrasov reflect on teamwork, technique, and growth in ice dancing. original [...]
Tatiana Tarasova: “There’s a clear trend – they’re out to crush us. But I would want answers: why our pairs and ice dance teams weren’t granted neutral status? Why this injustice?”
Tatiana Tarasova criticizes the decision to deny Russian skaters neutral status for Olympic qualification. original [...]
Evgenia Medvedeva: “During my competitive days, there wasn’t time to fully process stress. You’d get, maybe, thirty minutes to feel sad, take a nap — and then you’d go right back to training.”
Evgenia Medvedeva reflects on coping with stress in figure skating and her post-competitive life. original source: [...]
Ari Zakarian: “No ice show can compete with the main attraction — Yuzuru Hanyu’s show. When he stepped away from traditional shows to create his own, he took the audience with him.”
Ari Zakarian discusses Yuzuru Hanyu’s influence on the ice show market and the challenges in promoting figure [...]
Sofia Muravieva: “First it was COVID, then the ban — it’s been a long time, and it’s a very sensitive topic for me. But the hope for a return to the international stage is always there.”
Sofia Muravieva on coaching changes, career aspirations, and overcoming challenges. original source: TASS [...]