Kazuki Tomono: “Each competition is a turning point to see how well I can perform under these circumstances.”
Kazuki Tomono Falls to Fourth Place After Skate Canada Free Skate original source: Nikkansports, November 3d 2025 [...]
Adeliia Petrosian: “I do follow my competitors. For the past four seasons, I’ve definitely been following Kaori Sakamoto. I really admire her powerful skating and how she uses the entire rink.”
Adeliia Petrosian remains determined to keep progressing and regain her triple axel original source: Sports [...]
Lara Naki Gutmann: “I need novelty in my skating – it motivates me. Without that creative component, I wouldn’t be able to do this sport.”
Lara Naki Gutmann on Her Breakthrough and Continued Growth in Figure Skating original source: oasport.it dd. 20th [...]
“There’s so much more training we’ll need to do to reach our ultimate goal. I’m determined to keep working hard toward the 2030 Olympics.” Kihira and Nishiyama on their debut in ice dance
Kihira and Nishiyama Start in Ice Dance original source: news.yahoo.co.jp dd. November 3d, 2025 View [...]
“Ending our career would have been the weak choice. That decision would have proven that all their actions have an impact on us.” Stepanova and Bukin on their exclusion from Olympic qualification and not appealing to CAS
Stepanova and Bukin: "Ending Our Career Would Have Been the Weak Choice" source: Sports / TASS View this [...]
Katerina and Daniel Mrazek: “We wanted some rock music. This is a bit different from the programs we’ve performed in recent years, but we chose it because it suits us.”
Katerina and Daniel Mrazek Ready for Grand Prix Season Debut at Skate Canada original source: [...]
Deanna Stellato-Dudek: “Initially, we had planned to use a different short program set to music by Phil Collins. Unfortunately, we couldn’t resolve the copyright issues – they asked us for $50,000 to use the track in competitions.”
Deanna Stellato-Dudek on Olympic Season Preparation and the Evolution of Their Programs original source: Sports by [...]
“This year, we want to focus on gaining experience and enjoying the process rather than obsessing over results. It’s our first Olympic season, and we hope to learn a lot.” Hannah Lim and Ye Quan
Hannah Lim and Ye Quan Deliver Strong Performances at Cup of China in Build-Up to Olympic Season original source: [...]
“There’s no other way to contend for a spot on the Olympic podium.” Alexei Yagudin on Petr Gumennik going for five quads in his free skate
Alexei Yagudin: "Only Five Quadruple Jumps Can Put Gumennik in Olympic Contention" original source: [...]
“After Europeans, I started jumping a lot with great enthusiasm. I didn’t think about potential problems, but then I overused my right leg. Since then, I’ve felt pain for nine months.” Niina Petrokina on recovery after Achilles tendon surgery
Niina Petrokina Works Toward Recovery After Achilles Tendon Surgery original source: sport.err.ee dd. October 28th [...]
“It was the most painful treatment I’ve ever experienced, and I wasn’t sure if I could handle it. However, by the time I arrived in China, I didn’t even need painkillers anymore.” Shun Sato on shockwave therapy
Shun Sato Returns Victorious After Winning Second Cup of China Title original source: Hochi News dd. October 27th, [...]
“She should have been taught proper technique so that those jumps would last. Instead, it feels more like spinning around with the intention to throw dust in everyone’s eyes.” Elena Kostyleva’s mother criticized Adeliia Petrosian’s quad technique
Irina Kostyleva Criticizes Adeliia Petrosian's Flip Technique original source: Telegram / Sports photo Daria [...]
Alexei Yagudin: “If you’d asked me a year ago, I might have said Adeliia Petrosian was an indisputable global leader. But now, we see there are several other excellent skaters in the mix.”
Alexei Yagudin Reflects on Adeliia Petrosian's Prospects in International Competitions original source: [...]
Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron: “When we perform well, when we make no technical mistakes, we leave the ice feeling satisfied. After that, the scores are out of our control.”
Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron Enchant with Victory at Grand Prix de France original source: [...]
Jia Shin: “Skating alongside the older and more experienced skaters made me realize I need to skate with more power and cover the ice more broadly. I feel like I’ve taken a small step forward since last time.”
Jia Shin Finds Growth and Motivation at the Cup of China original source: mfocus.kr dd. October 25th 2025 by Kim [...]
Jason Brown: “Medvedeva taught me how to be a fierce competitor and stay focused. She taught me how to look at others differently and stay centered in my performance, and I’ll always be grateful for that.”
Jason Brown about Evgenia Medvedeva and Petr Gumennik. original source: Sport24 dd. October 17th by Anastasia [...]
Adeliia Petrosian: “A small bag I carry everywhere? It’s actually full of all my medications – I always take them with me. You can’t be too careful. It’s like a mega-first aid kit, haha.”
Adeliia Petrosian Discusses Her Performance and Plans to Restore Her Triple Axel original source: Channel One / [...]
Junhwan Cha: “Before the performance, I kept telling myself, ‘Don’t give up, just do your best until the end.’ However, the mistakes in my jumps were very disappointing. Some errors felt like they were outside of my control.”
Junhwan Cha Reflects on Challenges and Growth After Cup of China Performance original source: mfocus.kr dd. October [...]
Shun Sato: “I told myself that by the end of the season, I want to be able to say, ‘Thanks to the injury, I was able to grow,’ and turn it into a positive.”
Shun Sato Triumphs at Grand Prix China, Overcoming Injury to Build Momentum for Olympic Qualification original [...]
“There was no other scenario in my mind. But why only under neutral status? We’ve already spent so many years without our flag and anthem.” Tarasova on reports suggest that Russian skaters may be allowed to participate in ISU events during the 2026/27 season
Tatiana Tarasova Confident in Russian Figure Skaters’ Return to ISU Tournaments in 2026 original source: [...]
Loena Hendrickx: “It’s almost unbelievable what I’ve managed to achieve. I’m really proud of myself, but that realization only comes after I’ve had a setback.”
Loena Hendrickx Rediscovers Her Confidence: "I Want to Give It My All This Season" original source: Sporza dd. [...]
Madison Chock: “For the RD, I wanted to incorporate animal prints because they’re so quintessentially 90s. That’s why my dress features a lot of tiger patterns and chains – those were hallmark elements from that era.”
Madison Chock on Bringing the 90s to Life Through Her Costume original source: Sports by Maya Bagriantseva [...]
Haein Lee: “As this is the Olympic season, I’ve given it a lot of thought. While this season’s two programs are excellent, I decided to bring back programs I’d performed before to prepare for the Olympics.”
Haein Lee Reflects on Short Program Performance at Cup of China original source: mfocus.kr dd. October 24th 2025 by [...]
“Objectively, a coach always pays more attention to one athlete than another.” Alexei Mishin discusses the dynamics between Yagudin and Plushenko
Alexei Mishin Reflects on the Competition Between Yagudin and Plushenko original source: RTVI photo CLIVE [...]