Nikolaj Memola: “If someone wants the suspension of Russia to continue, that person is just envious. I don’t know a single skater who doesn’t want to see Russians at every possible competition again.”
Italian figure skater Nikolaj Memola supports the return of Russian athletes to international competitions and [...]
Shoma Uno: “Even when I was competing, enjoying myself led to growth. So, I think when we perform with genuine enjoyment, the audience feels it too.”
Shoma Uno reflects on his journey as a professional skater, the evolution of his ice show "Ice Brave," and the joy and [...]
“The suspension of our athletes are now under the jurisdiction of the federation council (15 people). It’s much easier to convince 8 out of 15 people.” Sikharulidze estimates a 50% chance for Russian athletes to return to international competition
Anton Sikharulidze, President of the Figure Skating Federation of Russia (FFKKR), assessed the chances of Russian [...]
Laura Lipetsky: “There has been a rumor circulating that I did not allow Alysa to drink water during training. This is simply not true.” and “She was never forced to do anything. She was self driven and loved to skate.”
Laura Lipetsky denies claims that she forbade Alysa Liu from drinking water during training. original source: [...]
Yuma Kagiyama: “I’ve experienced a lot over these four years in terms of how to approach competitions. I believe the Olympics are truly won by those who enjoy them the most.”
Yuma Kagiyama reflects on his journey from winning silver at 18 to competing at the Milan Olympics, where he [...]
Alexei Mishin: “The strongest foreign figure skaters skate differently than the best Russian ones. You can’t say it’s better or worse – just different. In Russia, the focus is on the content of the programs.”
Alexei Mishin stated that Russian figure skaters performed with dignity at the 2026 Olympics. original source: [...]
Evgenia Medvedeva: “This is a message to parents of the younger generation, who are still very little: let children be children. If something doesn’t work out at competitions, please don’t pressure them.”
Evgenia Medvedeva urges parents not to pressure young figure skaters and to let children enjoy their [...]
Tatiana Tarasova: “I have worked at seven Olympics, and at each one, I had medalists and champions. For Tutberidze to reach my level, she needs more Olympic medals.”
Tatiana Tarasova believes Eteri Tutberidze needs more Olympic medals to reach her level as a coach. original [...]
“You could sense her love for what she does, as if it was written all over her. She wasn’t fighting with herself. She simply showed what she was capable of.” Anton Sikharulidze on Alysa Liu
Anton Sikharulidze, President of the Russian Figure Skating Federation, praised American skater Alysa Liu’s programs [...]
Mao Shimada: “To be honest, I was envious, but seeing someone my age succeed at the Olympics made me happy and motivated me to work harder. The next Olympics is the one I can aim for. It’s my goal, so I want to train hard for it.”
Mao Shimada made history with her fourth consecutive World Junior title in Tallinn, overcoming illness and reflecting [...]
“This was Ilia’s first Olympics, and I believe it won’t be his last. Conclusions have been drawn, and now he is preparing for the World Championships.” Sports agent Zakarian on Malinin’s plans
Ilia Malinin’s agent, Ari Zakarian, spoke about Malinin’s plans. original source: MatchTV [...]
Aleksandra Boikova: “When I switched to pairs skating, after two years, my weight started to go up. I couldn’t do anything about it. I was on strict diets, to the point where I could eat just one apple a day and still gain weight.”
Aleksandra Boikova, a figure skater, shares her struggles with constant pain and strict diets in pursuit of her [...]
Mone Chiba: “Hanyu is still my idol and the skater I look up to. As a competitor, I want to keep aiming higher.”
Mone Chiba, who finished fourth in women’s singles at the Milano-Cortina Olympics, reflected on her performance, her [...]
“In many ways, she’s stronger than me. Though in everyday life, I still handle a lot. Sometimes I wonder if they [Diana and Gleb] could even buy tickets themselves.” Tutberidze shared her feelings about her daughter living far away
Eteri Tutberidze spoke about how she copes with her daughter Diana Davis, who represents Georgia in ice dance with [...]
Mone Chiba: “Right after the free skate at the Olympics, Amber Glenn told ‘You did great,’ and ‘it was a wonderful performance,’ which was a huge comfort and gave me strength.”
Mone Chiba, who finished fourth in women’s figure skating at the Milano-Cortina Olympics, is preparing for the World [...]
“Watching ‘SEIMEI’ helped me capture the Olympic spirit, and I went into my performance with that image in mind.” Shun Sato on watching a video of Hanyu’s performance before his Olympic free skate
Olympic medalist Shun Sato reflected on his journey, the influence of Yuzuru Hanyu, and his gratitude to his hometown [...]
Tatiana Tarasova: “These Olympic Games were weaker than anything I’ve seen in my entire life. Maybe it’s because we – Russians – weren’t there.”
Tatiana Tarasova believes that the level of figure skating at the 2026 Olympics was low. original source: [...]
Daniil Gleikhengauz: “I don’t really feel like a villain in a training process, so I’m comfortable. I try to convey to the athlete that they shouldn’t see me that way either.”
Coach and choreographer Daniil Gleikhengauz spoke about his approach to training. original source: Maxim photo [...]
Niina Petrokina: “Right now, we’re working on speed so I can skate even faster. I look to Kaori Sakamoto and try to skate as beautifully and with as much speed as she does.”
After the Olympics, Niina Petrokina has reduced her training load and taken care of her leg. original source: [...]
Dmitrii Kozlovskii: “If I were a girl and someone told me to go into pairs skating, I think I’d just shake hands and walk away.”
The pair Aleksandra Boikova and Dmitrii Kozlovskii summed up the 2025/26 season. original source: MatchTV [...]
“No one in Japan has landed it. No one has succeeded at the Olympics either, so I want to be the first.” Rio Nakata on his goal to land quad axel
Rio Nakata who will transition to senior competition in men’s figure skating next season, has shown strong [...]
Ryuichi Kihara: “I realized I was the one who was nervous. I was confident, but when I watched the video, I thought, ‘Oops.’”
Olympic gold medalists Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara shared behind-the-scenes stories from the Milano-Cortina Games on [...]
Eteri Tutberidze: “How have I changed over the years? Probably the only thing I’ve realized is that I don’t want to force anyone to work or drag them to medals. I want to see someone who is just as motivated.”
Eteri Tutberidze reflected on her coaching philosophy. original source: Sport Express / MatchTV [...]
Charlene Guignard and Marco Fabbri: “It was our fourth Winter Games, but we knew it would be special. We didn’t know what to expect, and finishing with a medal around our necks was very emotional.”
Italian ice dancers Charlene Guignard and Marco Fabbri reflected on their fourth-place finish at the Milano-Cortina [...]