Wakaba Higuchi: “I asked Jeffrey Buttle to make it so that I could fully express the strong parts” and “This year, I want to land a triple axel properly in a competition.”
Wakaba Higuchi about her new short program and first competitions of the season. original source: Nikkansports [...]
“It’s part of the challenge leading up to the Olympics. I enjoy doing it.” Kaori Sakamoto on choosing tango for her SP
Kaori Sakamoto about her short program for the 2024/2025 season. origianl source: Nikkansports View [...]
Minsol Kwon: “I was a flower girl at 2018 Nationals. Many people liked it, and many skaters were crying. At that time, I found it surprising and wondered ‘why are they crying?’, but now I think I understand.”
Translation of the interview with Korean junior single skater Minsol Kwon. original source: mfocus.kr dd. 19th June [...]
“He was my boyfriend from when I was in high school last year. We broke up due to parental opposition, and we ran into each other again during this joint training session.” Haein Lee denied allegations of sexual assault
Korean single skater Haein Lee commented on her suspension and has denied allegations of sexual assault. original [...]
Alexei Zheleznyakov: “If Trusova wants to return to professional sports, she will have to forget about her family, and the family will fall apart. She needs to choose – family or professional sports.”
Alexei Zheleznyakov on Trusova's prospects to return to competitions. original source: Metaratings View [...]
Miki Ando: “I can’t teach my daughter the fun of skating. I can only give her strictness. That’s why I don’t teach her skating myself.”
Miki Ando about her daughter and her engagement in skating. original source: news.yahoo.co.jp dd 19th June 2024 [...]
Elizaveta Tuktamysheva: “The world has become so social that every word you say could be taken the wrong way. Several athletes have had to explain their words. And I want people to be able to express their thoughts and emotions the way they want to.”
Elizaveta Tuktamysheva about the off-season and publicity. original source: Sport-express dd. 19th June 2024 by [...]
“We often start with discussing “how many jumps do we want to include” but this time, we decided to focus on things like expression instead. I had my first real feeling of ‘expression is really fun'” Kaori Sakamoto about Fantasy on Ice 2024
Kaori Sakamoto about "Fantasy on Ice 2024" tour. origianl source: sportiva.shueisha.co.jp dd. 19th June 2024 by [...]
Elizaveta Tuktamysheva believes in Kaori Sakamoto at the next Olympics and recommends us French Pinot Noir
Elizaveta Tuktamysheva about vacation and trying herself as a coach. original source: Sport-express dd. 19th June [...]
“Both the music and choreography are vastly different from anything she has done before.” Adam Solya about working with Anastasia Gubanova on her new programs
Adam Solya about working with Anastasia Gubanova on her new programs for the upcoming season. original source: [...]
Satoko Miyahara: “There was a time when Stephane Lambiel and Papadakis/Cizeron performed one after another. During those moments, my world view completely changed, and I truly felt “this is art.”
Satoko Miyahara about "Fantasy on Ice 2024" tour. original source: sportiva.shueisha.co.jp dd. 19th June 2024 by [...]
Elizaveta Tuktamysheva: “It makes me very sad, and angers me, that children in sports can encounter violence. There are coaches and parents who are willing to do anything for results and use unethical methods.”
Elizaveta Tuktamysheva about importance of the education and violence children face in sports. original source: [...]
Deanna Stellato-Dudek: “I’ve had a lot of people message me saying they’re going to go back to school, and some who have decided to change careers. When I get these messages, I get so teary because I can’t believe a Worlds performance had that effect on them.”
Deanna Stellato-Dudek on winning gold at the 2024 Worlds and being an inspiration for other people. original [...]
Mao Shimada: “I want to work even harder to become an athlete who is successful on the world stage and also appealing as a person”
Mao Shimada joined "Kinoshita Group". original source: Nikkansports photo Global Look Press Two-time world [...]
“I want to skate to express my eternal love for my mother. Even at the age of 33, I think about my mother every day. I never forget her.” Mao Asada about her show “Everlasting 33”
Mao Asada about her ice show "Everlasting 33." original source: number.bunshun.jp 15th June 2024 by Yoshie [...]
Anna Shcherbakova: “In ordinary life, I might get worried about trivial things, but on the ice, it’s hard for me to recall a single situation where something has thrown me off.”
Anna Shcherbakova shared that nothing could have threw her off the game on the ice. original source: Channel [...]
Daisuke Takahashi: “The first time I retired, I hated the fact that I could only do skating and wanted to run away from it. Until I suddenly accepted that it’s okay. So as long as my body can move, I want to continue performing on ice.”
Daisuke Takahashi about his life after retirement from competitive sport. original source: news.yahoo.co.jp dd. 7th [...]
Anjelika Krylova: “The top-5 at Worlds were strong but everyone is very mature, everyone is already over 30. We want to see something new, some fresh wave.”
Anjelika Krylova about current state of world ice dances. original source: Channel One photo RIA [...]
Nikita Mikhailov: “I’ve heard that Benoit Richaud signs an agreement with either the coach or the federation, that if anything changes in the program, he removes his name from the list of choreographers.”
Choreographer Nikita Mikhailov about Bemoit Richaud's approach to work. original source: Sport24 dd. 12th June by [...]
“There’s no need to frequently change the rules in figure skating. Each year, there are bans, nuances, limitations and everyone starts doing the same thing.” Elizaveta Tuktamysheva on rule changes
Elizaveta Tuktamysheva about rule changes. original source: sports.ru dd. 12th June 2024 View this post [...]
“The fear that I would lose, huge pressure, fear for the reputation of our country. And I lost.” Alina Zagitova about losing Worlds after winning the Olympics
Alina Zagitova about devastation after 2018 Olympics. original source: MatchTV dd. 10th June 2024 by Marina [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “As it’s a season leading up to the Olympics, it’s important to be in good condition. I hope I can have a season that will give me confidence.”
Kaori Sakamoto about aspirations for the new season. original source: mainichi.jp dd. 6th June 2024 View [...]
Evgenia Medvedeva: “I have talked to many skaters from other countries, and they admit that the suspension of Russian athletes is unfair but no one can publicly voice their opinion due to politics.”
Evgenia Medvedeva about her life after retirement from sports and suspension of Russian athletes. original source: [...]
Yuma Kagiyama: “I don’t think I give the same sense of security that people had when they entrusted Japan to Hanyu and Uno. But I want to gain more aura and stature through gaining more and more experience in competitions.”
Yuma Kagiyama about sponsor contract with Suzuki and becoming a lead of Japanese men's skating. original source: [...]