Loena Hendrickx: “I expected a bit higher score. Certainly not the highest score of my life, but it was a bit disappointing. But I’m proud to be at the Olympics. I’m glad I could leave the ice with a smile.”
Loena Hendrickx on her performance at the 2026 Olympics. original source: Sporza dd. 19th February 2026 [...]
“This is only their first season, and their age in four years is absolutely not a barrier. I would be surprised and a bit frustrated if they decided to stop. This is just the beginning of their story.” Haguenauer on Fournier Beaudry and Cizeron
Guillaume Cizeron made Olympic history by winning ice dance gold at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Games with Laurence [...]
“There aren’t many people who will tell you the truth without sugarcoating it. These are the people you must cherish.” Kaori Sakamoto’s emotional reflections on her journey and relationship with coach Sonoko Nakano
Kaori Sakamoto, after earning a silver medal at her final Olympics, opened up about her emotional relationship with [...]
Tatiana Tarasova: “They are scoundrels. Real scoundrels! It’s clear that no one will let us compete at the World Championships.”
Tatiana Tarasova harshly criticized the ISU for barring Russian figure skaters from the World [...]
Ami Nakai: “I definitely want to try quads eventually, so I plan to start practicing them again.”
Ami Nakai Makes History as Japan’s Youngest Olympic Figure Skating Medalist original source: sponichi.co.jp 20st [...]
Shun Sato: “It may take time, but I want to challenge myself next season and make landing quad axel my primary goal.”
Shun Sato who earned bronze in the men’s singles at his Olympic debut, expressed his intention to attempt the [...]
Nina Pinzarrone: “I’m glad to deliver a performance like this at the Olympics, with all the pressure it entails – and I was able to enjoy it as well. I want to do it again. It’s four years away, but I hope to be there again.”
Nina Pinzarrone Proud of Olympic Debut and Sets Sights on 2030 Winter Olympics original source: Sporza dd. 19th [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “Honestly, this result is disappointing. But coach Nakano told me, ‘Since you earned a silver, now it’s your turn to train an Olympic gold medalist.’ Maybe one day I’ll show up at the Games again, this time as a coach.”
Kaori Sakamoto concluded her competitive career with a silver medal at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics. original [...]
Mone Chiba: “Honestly, I do feel frustrated to finish in 4th. But the performances of the three skaters on the podium were truly incredible, and I respect them from the bottom of my heart.
Mone Chiba finished her first Olympics in 4th place with a personal best score of 217.88 points, delivering a flawless [...]
“How long have you been living together?” Kihara, tilting his head as if thinking, answered, “Hmm, I’m not quite sure.” Miura casually responded, “We’re always together, so it just feels like the norm now.”
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara, the pair who won gold in figure skating at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics, appeared on [...]
Ami Nakai: “When I saw the number ‘3’ next to my name, I thought, ‘Well, I guess I didn’t make it after all.’ Then, I realized it meant I had won the bronze medal. I was completely shocked and even wondered if it was real.”
At just 17 years old, Ami Nakai made history at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics as the youngest Japanese figure skater [...]
Adeliia Petrosian: “Not doing a quad wasn’t an option. I didn’t really have a choice.” and “It’ll be difficult emotionally to return to Russia. I feel ashamed about how things turned out – for myself, the federation, my coaches, and the fans.”
Russian figure skater Adelia Petrosian placed 6th in women’s figure skating at the 2026 Winter Olympics. original [...]
“The media tends to overly glamorize failures,” Miki Ando criticized Japanese media for its approach to covering athlete failures, claiming that it avoids discussing them and may contribute to creating a toxic climate online
Former Olympian Miki Ando discussed the issue of online abuse faced by athletes during competitions, highlighting her [...]
Adeliia Petrosian: “My coaches guide me during training, telling me the plan, and my job is to execute it. They always expect me to stick to the plan.”
Adeliia Petrosian shared her emotions after making her Olympic debut at the 2026 Milan Games, describing her short [...]
Junhwan Cha: “It’s not about missing a medal. I think the scores were a bit low considering how I performed. But I gave it my all, and that fact will never change. I feel like I’ve wrapped up my third Olympics well and am accepting the outcome.”
Despite battling severe ankle pain and illness, Junhwan Cha delivered remarkable performances at the Milan-Cortina [...]
Loena Hendrickx: “I had decided beforehand that I would keep smiling, even if I made a mistake. The previous Olympics taught me that first you have to give it your all before you can truly enjoy the moment.”
Loena Hendrickx on her short program at the Olympics. original source: Sporza dd. 15th February 2026 [...]
“It’s been a very uncertain road to the Olympics. I had hoped to be able to say that I’m here in my best form, but I got injured after the Europeans” Loena Hendrickx on challenges in the lead-up to her third Olympics, including injuries and last-minute music changes
Loena Hendrickx reflects on her road to 2026 Olympics. original source: Sporza dd. 15th February 2026 [...]
Satoko Miyahara: “I wanted so badly to skate perfectly at the Olympics that I nearly lost my ability to think clearly. I thought, ‘Is this what it means to battle the infamous Olympic demons?’ But there are no demons. The pressure we feel is something we create ourselves.”
Satoko Miyahara reflects on her career and the unique atmosphere of the Olympics. original source: news.yahoo.co.jp [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “During the team event, I was watching everyone perform and thought that ‘there isn’t a monster [uncontrollable external force] at these Olympics,’ but now… I don’t know. I’m feeling pretty nervous.”
Three-time Olympian Kaori Sakamoto prepared for her upcoming short program at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, [...]
Boikova and Kozlovskii: “Of course, we should have been at the Olympics. What is happening is a complete injustice.” and “Many international pairs train in Russia, and we shouldn’t forget that.”
Aleksandra Boikova and Dmitrii Kozlovsky shared their views on international pair skating and Russia’s role in the [...]
“It means so much that the three of us competed together at the Olympics.” and “If not for Kagiyama and Miura, I wouldn’t be where I’m today. They are my closest friends and toughest rivals.” Yuma Kagiyama and Shun Sato
Yuma Kagiyama and Shun Sato reflect on their silver and bronze medal victories at the 2026 Milan Olympics during a [...]
“I feel an overwhelming sense of pride in this young man – or rather, this man – Mikhail Shaidorov, because he has done an incredible job.” Alexei Urmanov shared his thoughts on the Olympic victory of his student
1994 Olympic champion and coach Alexei Urmanov shared his thoughts on the victory of his student, Kazakh skater [...]
Masakazu Kagiyama reflected on his coaching approach after Yuma placed third at the 2025 Worlds, falling 40.37 points behind Ilia Malinin., admitting, “I think I caused him pain.” and “No matter the specifics of the content, I just want to celebrate the outcome wholeheartedly.”
Masakazu Kagiyama, Yuma’s father and coach, on his son accomplishments at the Olympics. original source: Hochi [...]
“The tremendous stress ruined his entire program. I believe the team event drained all his energy!” Tatiana Tarasova on Malinin’s performance
Tatiana Tarasova expressed her opinion on how participating in the team event affected American figure skater Ilia [...]