Stanislava Konstantinova: “Resuming my career? Are you kidding? Only in my nightmares. The day I finished was the happiest. I love figure skating, I love performing, but training is hellish work.”
Interview with Stanislava Konstantinova. original source: MatchTV dd. Feb 19th 2025 by Maria Strogacheva. [...]
“I really gave it my all, and an unprecedented number of people were involved in this ice story. I am filled with gratitude.” Yuzuru Hanyu about his show “ICE STORY 3rd ‘Echoes of Life'”
Yuzuru Hanyu about his show "ICE STORY 3rd 'Echoes of Life'" original source: sportiva.shueisha.co.jp [...]
“When it was announced that the Olympic qualifier would take place in Beijing, we understood where things were heading. We are ready to compete, we want to challenge the strongest.” Nikita Volodin about the admission of Russian skaters to the Olympic qualifier
Nikita Volodin about the admission of Russian skaters to the Olympic qualifier competition. original source: Sports [...]
Azusa Tanaka and Shingo Nishiyama: “Olympics is our big goal. Japan is strong in men, women and pair skating, so there’s a very high potential for medals. But we in ice dance need to work exceptionally hard not to let them down, aiming for a better team medal.”
Interview with Japanese ice dancers Azusa Tanaka and Shingo Nishiyama. original source: Tokyo Sports [...]
Shizuka Arakawa: “Modern skaters have high quality in all their elements. On the other hand, it might have become harder to express individuality, to leave something unique. It’s a challenging time to reach people’s memories.”
Shizuka Arakawa about the Olympics. original source: Hochi photo photosota.club Shizuka Arakawa (43), who won [...]
Margarita Bazyluk: “I had a small injury, and I wanted to skate my short program without the triple axel. Eteri Tutberidze said: ‘You know how to jump it, why aren’t you going to jump? Jump.”
Margarita Bazyluk about triple axel at the Russian Junior Nationals. original source: TASS photo Yulia Komarova [...]
Yuzuru Hanyu: “It took nearly two months to decide what I wanted to convey and to select the music for the programs that would form the story.”
Yuzuru Hanyu about writing scripts for his shows, music selections and performance. original source: Hochi by [...]
“I’d like to believe European skaters miss us. But everyone is busy with their own thing – it’s doubtful that skaters think much: it’s a pity that the Russians aren’t here; or it’s good that they aren’t.” European Championships preview by Elizaveta Tuktamysheva
Elizaveta Tuktamysheva about European Championships. original source: Sports View this post on Instagram [...]
Adelia Petrosian: “This is practically my last chance to go to the Olympics. I feel the fear that I might end up with only Russian titles. That means, in the international history of the sport, I would be nobody. As if I never existed.”
Adelia Petrosian about the admission of Russian skaters to qualify for the Olympic Games. original source: RSport / [...]
“Skating is a small community – it’s almost like family, let’s say like distant cousins, and I am maybe like a cool aunt.” Amber Glenn on her Team USA younger teammates calling her “mommy”
Amber Glenn on her Team USA younger teammates calling her “mommy” original source: Sports by Maya [...]
“Of course, Tutberidze’s words were harsh, and I absolutely agree with them. It was right for her to say that, indeed, you need to show the sport in competitions and not your doubts.” Interview with former Russian champion Sofia Akateva
Interview with Sofia Akateva. original source: RSport dd. December 25th 2024 by Andrei Simonenko View [...]
“I’m proud of the progress I made this season and how strong I have become mentally.” Amber Glenn about winning US Nationals
Amber Glenn about winning US Nationals. original source: Sports by Maya Bagriantseva View this post on [...]
Alysa Liu: “It feels surreal, as if all this isn’t happening to me. I was a bit surprised to have won the silver medal. I had quite a long break in my career – I hadn’t competed for two years.”
Alysa Liu about winning silver at the US Nationals. original source: Sports by Maya Bagriantseva View [...]
“Previously, we had three people in each discipline, but now, if allowed — only one. It’s a colossal theft.” Tatiana Tarasova on the admission of Russian skaters to Olympic qualifier competition
Tatiana Tarasova commented on the admission of Russian skaters to Olympic qualifier competition. original source: [...]
“This is a blow to Loena. She feels it’s a season plagued by misfortune. She wanted this so badly, and perhaps she put too much pressure on herself?” media about Loena Hendrickx’s withdrawal from European Championships
Loena Hendrickx withdrew from European Championships. original source: Sporza View this post on [...]
Lakernik on whether Valieva’s ban will affect Tutberidze’s ability to attend the Olympic qualifier: “Let’s hold off, but the question is valid.”
Alexander Lakernik suggested posing a question about the allowance of coaches linked to doping cases. original [...]
“Bad luck has been chasing me all season. Examination revealed my ankle to be too unstable to fully load and thus compete.” Loena Hendrickx withdrew from European Championships
Loena Hendrickx withdrew from European Championships. original source: Sporza View this post on [...]
Nina Pinzarrone: “In skating, whether the judges knows your name is important. If your name isn’t well known, you automatically get fewer points. It’s good that I’ve reached this stage when they know me.”
Nina Pinzarrone about Nationals and preparation for European Championships. original source: Sporza View [...]
“I learned manners more than anything. For example, as we go abroad, things like being a gentleman and general behavior matter.” and “A clean straight road leads only to hell.” Kana Muramoto and Daisuke Takahashi about things they’ve learn from coaches
Kana Muramoto and Daisuke Takahashi about things they've learn from coaches. original source: [...]
Alexei Mishin: “I like Yuma Kagiyama. I think he will win this year’s Worlds. His virtuosic command of the skate will allow him to excel, even without a full set of quadruple jumps.”
Interview with Alexei Mishin. original source: RT dd. January 17th 2025 by Elena Vaitsekhovskaya photo Daria [...]
Rino Matsuike: “I’ve been told by coach that I lack ‘flair.’ I have been working hard and practicing, paying attention to my posture and every movement, trying to appear more graceful and striking.”
Rino Matsuike about turning 20 and her future aspirations. original source: nordot.app dd, January 16th 2025 [...]
Daniil Gleikhengauz: “How do we motivate the girls for such success? The best psychologist and motivator is, of course, Eteri Tutberidze.”
Daniil Gleikhengauz about the secret to the success of the Tutberidze coaching staff. original source: Sport24 [...]
Elizaveta Tuktamysheva: “I’ve competed at Nationals 15 times, and each one has been unique: ups and downs, medals and disappointments – I’ve experienced everything. Will there be a 16th? Anything is possible…”
Elizaveta Tuktamysheva about national championships in her career. original source: Sports dd December 20th, [...]
Narumi Takahashi: “There was absolutely no sense of achievement at the Sochi Olympics.” and “Pair skating was unpopular and we were cut out of group photos (laughs).”
Interview with Narumi Takahashi. original source: number.bunshun.jp dd. December 6th 2024 by Shun Sato [...]