“You are damaged but not destroyed – share your journey. Be vulnerable. Be honest, open and transparent.” Mae Berenice Meite a letter to her younger self
Mae Berenice Meite posted a letter to her younger self on her Instagram sharing advices and experiences. original [...]
Kamila Valieva: “If fans knew what we’re thinking during the program, they would be very disappointed. In most cases, the movements are automatic, as they are well-practiced in training.”
Translation of Kamila Valieva's comments about jitters before performances, ice dance and programs. original [...]
“I had hoped to push and evolve the sport, inspiring other skaters as well. However, if I can’t get the judges’ recognition, the risk may not be worth taking.” Ilia Malinin for Japanese media
Translation of Ilia Malinin's comments about his performance at Grand Prix de France and quadruple axel. original [...]
Artur Gachinski: “In the pursuit of quadruple jumps, it’s not only girls who suffer, but also boys. I started jumping triple axels and quads too early.”
Translation of Artur Gachinski's comments about the impact of complex jumps on athletes' health. original source: [...]
“I tried to lose weight, worked harder, practiced programs more. But the transitional age began, a significant self-doubt emerged.” Sofia Samodurova about the decline after winning 2019 Europeans
Translation of Sofia Samodurova's comments about the decision to end her competitive career. original source: Okko [...]
Sergei Davydov: “Perhaps Tutberidze has lost something by not being able to participate in the Olympics or Worlds, but me and other coaches of my caliber, we haven’t lost anything.”
Translation of Sergei Davidov's comments about the suspension of Russian athletes. original source: RT photo [...]
Kamila Valieva: “Four years ago I said in an interview that a silver medal is not quite the same. But fourth place is perhaps more disappointing than second.”
Translation of Kamila Valieva's comments about her performance at the 2022 Olympics. original source: Channel [...]
Shoma Uno: “It’s entirely fine for everyone to assign a good or bad performance based on jumps, But in terms of my own self-scoring, I want to stop doing that.”
Translation of Shoma Uno's comment about his first competition of the season, the Cup of China. original source: [...]
Alexandra Trusova: “Once at the junior Grand Prix, the lights went out completely during practice right when I was entering quad salchow.”
Translation of Alexandra Trusova's comments about quads and prize money. original source: Okko Sports [...]
Sota Yamamoto: “I’m not good with spicy food but after Cup of China I want to enjoy a little “reward” without upsetting my stomach.”
Translation of Sota Yamamoto's comment before the Cup of China. original source: nikkansports.com View [...]
“Where is the justice – to pardon Kamila or to bury her? Our athlete hasn’t competed internationally for two years now.” Tarasova on USADA CEO calling proceedings of Valieva’s doping case a “travesty”
Translation of Tatiana Tarasova's comment on the statement by the head of USADA regarding Kamila Valieva's doping [...]
Yuma Kagiyama: “With a one-year break, I’m approaching this season with a fresh start. I don’t think I should rush and will aim for the Worlds with a full-max program.”
Translation of Yuma Kagiyama's comment about his performance at the Grand Prix de France and goals for the season. [...]
“So much time has passed that Tutberidze and Valieva can be said to have already won. Everyone is already used to the fact that she won the team event.” Laishev about CAS hearings
Translation of Renat Laishev's comment about Kamila Valieva's doping case. original source: tatar-inform.ru [...]
“She didn’t want to weigh in, gained 1.5 kg – how was that possible in just one day, it had to be intentional or her mother supported it.” Tutberidze about Medvedeva’s behavior in the Olympic season
Translation of Eteri Tutberidze’s comment about Evgenia Medvedeva's behavior before the Olympics. original [...]
Irina Rodnina: “In Valieva’s case, we should have learned to lie more beautifully. Who will believe the fairy tale that she accidentally drank the wrong glass?”
Translation of Irina Rodnina's comment about Kamila Valieva's doping case. original source: Sport24 View [...]
Eteri Tutberidze: “There were two athletes who chased after medals not their best performances. It was Medvedeva and Trusova. That’s why they have this mismatch.”
Translation of Eteri Tutberidze’s comment about the difference between chasing medals and striving to your best [...]
Elizaveta Tuktamysheva: “During a show in Japan, a strap on my costume came loose – Javier Fernandez kindly held it during the bow.”
Translation of Elizaveta Tuktamysheva's comment about costuming incident from her touring experience. original [...]
Evgenia Medvedeva: “I got stuck in Japan for three months during the pandemic. It was then that I felt people’s anger, ‘Oh, a foreigner came and brought the coronavirus.'”
Translation of Evgenia Medvedeva's comment about facing criticism in Japan during the pandemic. original source: [...]
“Now I have to heal my injury and take a break from training. I’ll be back very strong for Europeans and Worlds!” Kimmy Repond withdrew from Grand Prix
Swiss single skater Kimmy Repond withdrew from Grand Prix in Espoo, Finland. original source: Instagram [...]
Eteri Tutberidze: “About delaying pubertal development – please watch the strongest warm-up at the 2018 Olympics. Who had breasts in that warm-up? Only Zagitova and Medvedeva.”
Translation of Eteri Tutberidze’s comment about the length of her students' careers. original source: Comment [...]
“If you overcame all the obstacles and reached your dreams or goals, and there was another repetition of your life, what would you choose?” Yuzuru Hanyu about his solo performance “Ice Story”
Translation of Yuzuru Hanyu’s comment about his solo performance "Yuzuru Hanyu ICE STORY 'RE_PRAY' [...]
Eteri Tutberidze: “Loves not the one who strokes, kisses, and tells you how great you are and that everything will be fine. But the one who leads you to medals.”
Translation of Eteri Tutberidze’s comment about her students leaving her. original source: Comment Show Youtube [...]
Ilia Malinin: “It seems to me that when the ISU lowered the value of quad axel jump, it sent a message that they don’t need unique elements.”
Translation of Ilia Malinin's comment about not jumping quad axel at the Grand Prix de France 2023. original [...]
Eteri Tutberidze: “I was trying to motivate Kamila so that she could enjoy her presence at the Olympics. I told her at that moment, ‘It’s unknown whether there will be a second Olympics.'”
Translation of Eteri Tutberidze’s comment about Kamila Valieva doping case at the Olympics. original source: [...]