Rinka Watanabe: “There were good points, like being able to land two axels, but there were also emotional ups and downs because the results didn’t follow. Now I’m just focused on preparing for the Nationals.”
Rinka Watanabe is determined to deliver a strong performance at the upcoming Japanese Nationals original source: [...]
Margarita Drobiazko: “With all due respect to the Montreal team, when there’s such a monopoly, you still recognize that Montreal style, no matter how good it is, and you want a different perception, a breath of fresh air.”
World Championship medalist in ice dance Margarita Drobiazko assessed the chances of the French pair Laurence Fournier [...]
Alysa Liu: “I keep working hard on the triple axel, and I hope that at Nationals I’ll be able to include it in my program.”
American figure skater Alysa Liu spoke with 2015 world champion Elizaveta Tuktamysheva during the Grand Prix Final in [...]
“Leonardo or Michelangelo? Master Splinter.” Adam Siao Him Fa answered questions from Elizaveta Tuktamysheva
Tuktamysheva interviewed Siao Him Fa during the Grand Prix Final. original source: OKKO [...]
Ilia Averbukh: “Petrosian is absolutely capable of becoming Olympic champion, and Gumennik can fight for a spot in the top three.”
Averbukh: Petrosian is capable of becoming Olympic champion. original source: RIA Novosti photo Getty Images [...]
Ilia Malinin: “Skating is a part of my life, so I always have practice or competitions, even on my birthday. Right now, I’m at about 85% – I haven’t reached my ideal condition yet. At the Olympics, I want to be at 120%.”
Two-time reigning world champion Ilia Malinin is gradually shifting into higher gear as he prepares for the winter’s [...]
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara: “This season, we’re approaching it as if we’re not the world champions. We’ve returned to our roots, realizing that it’s important to enjoy ourselves and skate with smiles, true to who we are.”
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara shared their mindset ahead of the Grand Prix Final original source: Nikkansports 3d. [...]
“Did I just ask her, “Do you want to skate with me?” Literally, yes. With a glass of wine, of course (laughs).” Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron on how their friendship quickly turned into a professional partnership
Interview with Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron: how their deep friendship quickly turned into a strong [...]
Chaeyeon Kim: “I had a torn ankle ligament at the beginning of the season, which was tough, but I’ve been steadily practicing and refining what I need to fix, and I’m recovering a lot.”
Chaeyeon Kim set a new season-best free skate score at the 2025 Korean Figure Skating Ranking Competition original [...]
Elena Kostyleva’s Mother: “I want to see Elena fail with Plushenko. And tears in the kiss-and-cry. Maybe she needs to go through this, otherwise nothing good will come of her.”
Elena Kostyleva’s Mother Wished for Her Daughter’s Failure at Competition original source: Sport24 photo [...]
Elina Goidina: “Leading figure skating countries allow juniors to compete in senior nationals – despite the ISU’s age limit of 17 for moving up to seniors. Why can’t our Federation continue to follow their example?”
Estonian figure skater Elina Goidina expressed disappointment after being not allowed to compete at the national [...]
Shun Sato: “Shoma told me ‘There’s always a reason for mistakes. If you see mistakes as opportunities to grow, they’re not so scary.’ His words really resonated with me. My approach to competition changed completely.”
Shun Sato’s journey to the 2025 Grand Prix Final original source: number.bunshun.jp dd. 12th November 2025 by [...]
“I told her, “In the end, the only thing we can show is results. In this cold world, no one will recognize what you’ve been through. That’s how we started.” Ji Eun Choi on working with You Young
Coach Ji Eun Choi shares insights on rebuilding trust, training strategies, and the challenges of guiding You [...]
Irina Kostyleva: “Petrosian’s success with Tutberidze is because she communicates very closely with her mother. There were girls who were five times more talented. But Tutberidze communicated with Adeliia’s mother, and that’s why Adeliia succeeded.”
Irina Kostyleva, mother of 14-year-old figure skater Elena Kostyleva, explained why contact between coaches and [...]
You Young: “Now, I realize nothing is guaranteed. After being forced to sit out last year and taking a long break, every moment on the ice feels so precious, even if it’s hard.”
You Young reflects on her challenging year away from competition, her return to the ice, and the renewed gratitude and [...]
Junhwan Cha: “Equipment issues were the biggest. Despite constant communication with the manufacturer, I couldn’t find a clear solution. I tried to adapt to new boots, but it wasn’t easy. I’ll probably change boots again”.
Junhwan Cha placed second at the 2025 Korean Figure Skating Ranking Competition. original source: mfocus.kr dd. [...]
“Honestly, I don’t even know what’s going on anymore.” Nikita Katsalapov told that Russian skaters still have not received their bronze medals for the team event at the Olympic Games in Beijing
Nikita Katsalapov, Olympic bronze medalist in the Beijing 2022 team event, said he has stopped following the situation [...]
Guillaume Cizeron: “We expected it. We didn’t know how Shawn Rettstatt would do it, but we knew he’d find a way [to penalize the performance]. What happened is absolutely not representative of the two performances in Finland.”
Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume won the Finland Grand Prix in ice dance, securing a spot in the Grand Prix [...]
Stepanova and Bukin: “Unfortunately, this isn’t the first time we’ve been barred from the Olympics in our careers.” & “We plan to return to the international stage as soon as we’re allowed. We’ve decided that we’re aiming for the next Olympics.
Stepanova and Bukin Intend to Continue Their Careers Until the 2030 Olympics original source: Championat photo [...]
“It’s true that my dream has turned into a goal,” Ami Nakai said, reflecting on how her perspective on the Olympics has changed since before the season
Ami Nakai opened her practice to the media on the 28th at her home rink, Mitsui Fudosan Ice Park Funabashi in [...]
“I read the news, and it triggers me. I read it and think, “Okay. Sensible women who know what they want to achieve, who know their worth, will build their own path.” Tuktamysheva on the narratives “Woman must give birth”
World champion Elizaveta Tuktamysheva shared her views on birth rates and abortion in Russia. original source: [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “The third part oh the FP translates to ‘I have no regrets,’ so I skated with the feeling that I have no regrets about my skating career.”
Kaori Sakamoto reflects on her growth, training adjustments, and determination to maximize her strengths as she aims [...]
Mone Chiba “Last year, I felt I was a bit low on energy at Nationals. This time I want to rebuild my stamina so I can overcome these big events with power and energy.”
Mone Chiba, after winning the Finland Grand Prix, is focusing on building power and stamina as she prepares for the [...]
Petr Gumennik: “Arutyunyan doesn’t want athletes to follow his instructions like soldiers obeying an officer – without understanding what they’re doing. His training is a complete concept, you could say a philosophy of figure skating.”
Petr Gumennik Talks About Working with American Coach Arutyunyan original source: Sports by Maya [...]