“I don’t really understand the general admiration for taking things so lightly, just having fun and enjoying it. For me, the focus is more on the mastery of the skater.” Adeliia Petrosian on Alysa Liu’s approach to skating
Adeliia Petrosian finds Alysa Liu’s approach to skating interesting but says she is not personally inspired by it, [...]
“The time has finally come. I haven’t tried it yet, so first I want to get a feel for it,” Shun Sato plans to start practicing quad axel with a harness at the end of May
Shun Sato, who won bronze at both the Olympics and Worlds, encouraged new employees at his sponsor's company ceremony [...]
Yuna Nagaoka and Sumitada Moriguchi: “We want to try new elements, like the throw lutz and new lifts. That’s one of our goals for next season.”
Pair skaters Yuna Nagaoka and Sumitada Moriguchi returned to Japan after finishing fourth at Worlds, expressing pride [...]
Kevin Aymoz: “Every minute spent training, every tough morning, every pain, every fall, every moment on the ice has only one goal: to share with you what I love most in the world.”
Kevin Aymoz posted on Instagram, summing up his season. original source: Instagram [...]
“A competitive career where you can run at full speed until the very end – that’s the ideal, I think.” Mone Chiba on Kaori Sakamoto’s final competitions
Mone Chiba returned to Japan after winning silver at Worlds, expressing pride in her progress since the Olympics and [...]
Adeliia Petrosian: “To be honest, Olympics are not about enjoyment, at least for me. Some emotions were either blurred or felt a bit different than they actually were. Everything was about concentration, about being tightly wound.”
Adeliia Petrosian shared her thoughts on the Olympics, describing the intense concentration required and how her [...]
Niina Petrokina: “At the start of the season, I didn’t know if I’d make it to any major championships, or if I’d even be able to jump off my right leg. Now I understand that anything is possible, and I’m, like everyone says, Ms. Unstoppable.”
After a challenging season, Estonian skater Niina Petrokina reflects on her seventh-place finish at Worlds, her [...]
Tarasova on the admission of Russian figure skaters: “We should be raising this issue. It’s time to write some kind of letter to the ISU to clarify the situation.”
Tatiana Tarasova urged the Russian Figure Skating Federation to contact the ISU and clarify the situation regarding [...]
“The proposed changes undermine the essence of figure skating. The ISU should reconsider everything and give all athletes a voice.” Malinin, Kagiyama and Sato on ISU’s proposed rule changes that would eliminate the combined short and free program scoring system
Top male medalists at Worlds voiced concerns over the ISU’s proposed rule changes that would eliminate the combined [...]
Anastasiia Metelkina and Luka Berulava: “It’s more like we lost gold. We made mistakes – and we’re grateful to still be on the podium.”
Georgian pair skaters Anastasiia Metelkina and Luka Berulava expressed mixed emotions after winning silver at Worlds, [...]
Anna Shcherbakova: “For me, Worlds are just as significant as the Olympics. Both events feature the strongest athletes at that time. Winning Worlds gave me the brightest emotions and special confidence at every competition after that.”
Anna Shcherbakova reflects on her 2021 World Championship victory, the significance of Worlds compared to the [...]
Shun Sato: “My body really absorbed the feeling of skating clean programs. Before my performances, I didn’t even think about making mistakes – I was able to go all out.”
Shun Sato earned his first World Championship bronze medal with a strong free skate, overcoming adversity and showing [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “I knew I wouldn’t be satisfied unless I won gold at Worlds, and I was able to achieve that. I can leave the sport with a clear heart. Right now, I feel incredibly happy.”
Kaori Sakamoto ended her competitive career with a record fourth World Championship title, setting new personal bests [...]
Nina Pinzarrone: “At one point, I didn’t even know if I’d make it to Europeans, the Olympics, or Worlds, because I couldn’t train. I came here to do one last competition this season. But I never dared to dream of winning a medal.”
Nina Pinzarrone, exhausted but proud, reflected on her unexpected bronze at Worlds, overcoming a difficult season and [...]
Yuna Nagaoka and Sumitada Moriguchi: “The experience of overcoming the disappointment of the Olympics together and working hard as a team is something we want to cherish and carry forward into the future.”
Japanese pair Yuna Nagaoka and Sumitada Moriguchi achieved a personal best and finished fourth at the World [...]
Ilia Malinin: “Which Worlds gold medal was the hardest to win? Probably the first one because I wanted to fulfill all the expectations I had at my first Worlds. Today, I just felt relief after the Olympic season.”
Ilia Malinin reflects on his third World Championship gold, his exhaustion after the Olympic season, and his hopes to [...]
Ami Nakai: “It’s been such a long season, and I never had to keep jumping the axel this much when I was a junior. Honestly, motivation and maintaining a good condition were really difficult.”
Ami Nakai finished ninth at Worlds after a challenging season, reflecting on her struggles and determination to keep [...]
Mone Chiba: “For a month after the disappointment of the Olympics, I kept believing in myself and working hard, and I’m glad I did. I was able to end the season with a smile.”
Mone Chiba set personal bests and finished second at Worlds, turning Olympic disappointment into motivation for a [...]
Natalie and Filip Taschler: “Matrix represents illusion – a controlled reality that feels real until you choose to see beyond it. Through our skating, we express the tension between control and freedom.”
Natalie and Filip Taschler Unveil the Meaning Behind Their Matrix-Inspired Free Dance original source: [...]
“He proved himself a true athlete, a hero of his time. I love talented people and his program – I think it’s wonderful.” Tatiana Tarasova on Ilia Malinin
Tatiana Tarasova praised Ilia Malinin’s performance at the World Championships, calling him a true athlete and the [...]
Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron: “As competitors, we’re medal hunters. We’d love to be world champions together. We’re certainly the favorites, so there’s a bit less pressure.”
French ice dancers Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron are set to compete at the World Championships in [...]
Jia Shin: “Don’t obsess over the results – just show everything I’ve practiced so far! Figure skating itself is my greatest joy. When I can show everything I’ve prepared, I feel immense happiness.”
With a strong mindset, Jia Shin shares her Olympic reflections and next goals. original source: v.daum.net dd. 27th [...]
Natalie and Filip Taschler: “This season has been a kind of rebirth, and we’re really enjoying it. We don’t have a specific number or a score. Let’s just enjoy it – it’s a show.”
Czech ice dance siblings Natalie and Filip Taschler are excited to perform at the World Figure Skating Championships [...]
Kamila Valieva: “I guess I was lucky that this period of puberty happened during my suspension. I was able to gain as much weight as I needed, and then calmly lose it again.”
Kamila Valieva shared how she coped with growing up and changes in her body, reflecting on her experience during her [...]