“Even among athletes, Satoko Miyahara is a genius of effort. She absolutely does what needs to be done.” Interview with sport health professional Shinichi Demizu
Translation of the article and interview with Shinichi Demizu, sport health professional who worked with Satoko [...]
“The problem was more related to weight and body imbalance, which made it difficult for Karina to execute elements.” Georgian pair skater Luka Berulava about splitting up and creating a new partnership
Interview with Georgian pair skater Luka Berulava. About splitting up with Karina Safina, new partnership, Olympic [...]
“Currently, what Shoma Uno aims for is not just jumps, but the essence of figure skating: the performance, the transitions, the expression, the skating itself.” interview with sport health professional Shinichi Demizu
Traslation of the article and interview with Shinichi Demizu, sport health professional who works with Shoma Uno. [...]
“I knew that I wanted to continue” Alisa Efimova teamed up with with American skater Misha Mitrofanov
Alisa Efimova teamed up with with American skater Misha Mitrofanov. View this post on Instagram [...]
Barbara Fusar-Poli: “It’s challenging to compete with Montreal Academy, they are a true powerhouse. They have so many duos, so many coaches, so many judges. To surpass them, you have to be a head and shoulders above.”
Interview with Barbara Fusar-Poli for Russian media. About the transfer of Dario Cirisano and his prospects in pair [...]
“Parents of skaters who skated poorly inflated the story with naturalized Russian athletes” Gurgen Vardanyan on leaving the Hungarian federation
Big interview with ex-sports director of the Hungarian Figure skating federation Gurgen Vardanjan. Here's the [...]
Daisuke Takahashi: “I want to create an environment where skaters can stay as skaters for a long time.”
Daisuke Takahashi about retirement. View this post on Instagram A post shared by [...]
Stanislava Konstantinova: “Would I like to return to competitions? No. I miss the emotions I had during training and performances. But I remember how everything hurts and how tired I was from losing weight.”
Stanislava Konstantinova answered a question about a possible return to sports. View this post on Instagram [...]
Ari Zakaryan: “If the world had been properly informed that Ilia Malinin performed quadruple axel at the World Championships for the first time in history, it would have raised the level of our sport on a global scale.”
Interview with sports agent Ari Zakaryan. In an interview, Zakaryan talks about the state of the ice shows market [...]
Alexei Mishin: “Every coach is an individual, and every skater is an individual. When two individuals are very similar, it promises us a long life in figure skating.”
Alexei Mishin answered questions from the Mexican YouTube channel Cafecito con Masha. Mishin had several masterclasses [...]
“The suspension of Russian athletes does affect the ISU budget and the level of certain disciplines. But there is no intention to bring them back. We warmly welcome this decision.” President of the Lithuanian Skating Union Vytautas Jasutis
President of the Lithuanian Skating Union Vytautas Jasutis spoke about the the transfer of the venue for the 2024 [...]
Elizaveta Tuktamysheva: “I think I haven’t had major injuries because I take care of myself, really protect myself. If I feel that something is not right, I don’t jump.”
Elizaveta Tuktamysheva has shared why she continues her sports career and how she manages to stay in shape and avoid [...]
“I couldn’t even imagine that they would punish us so severely. It’s just mockery towards us.” ISU has extended the suspension of Russian skaters, comments from Russian specialists
The International Skating Union (ISU) has extended the suspension of Russians and Belarusians. Comments from Russian [...]
“He trained himself and already provided additional lessons for children. Some people approach him to improve their technique. I think he will succeed.” Alexei Zheleznyakov on Morisi Kvitelashvili’s retirement and plans to coach
Choreographer Alexei Zheleznyakov, who works in Eteri Tutberidze's group about Morisi Kvitelashvili's decision to [...]
Irina Rodnina: “I believe that we can see Russian athletes at the international arena as early as this autumn. Because without us, they have been bored for two years, nobody watches, and they lose money.”
Irina Rodnina believes that Russian figure skaters may return to the international stage this season. photo [...]
“I want my athletes to understand that there is nothing magical about champions. You need to work hard and approach your career with the same passion.” Florent Amodio about Anna Shcherbakova meeting with his skaters
Florent Amodio about his training camp with participation of Olympic champion Anna Shcherbakova. View this [...]
Wakaba Higuchi: “I’ve decided to compete starting from this season. I want to compete in the Japanese Nationals and aim for the World Championships.”
Wakaba Higuchi about her plans to resume her competitive career this season. View this post on Instagram [...]
“We didn’t request permission from the FFKR for Annabelle and Igor to switch teams.” Nikolai Morozov on the rumor that his daughter didn’t get a release to represent France
Nikolai Morozov commented on the rumor that his daughter Annabelle Morozov didn't get a release from the Russian [...]
“I don’t see anything surprising about it. If you were in their situation, wouldn’t you consider trying it?” Russian specialists on the rumor that Davis/Smolkin got a release and will represent Georgia
Russian specialists commented on the rumor that Davis/Smolkin got a release from the Russian Skating Federation and [...]
Satoko Miyahara: “Since I think everyone is learning to skate because they love it, my message is to never forget that feeling.”
Interview with Satoko Miyahara for Stars on Ice Canada Tour. View this post on Instagram A post [...]
Sofia Fedchenko: “I always look up to the coaching staff of Eteri Tutberidze. This group adapts to any rules in a way that the athletes always win.”
Coach Sofia Fedchenko about her remarks about Evgeni Plushenko and strong sides of Eteri Tutberidze. View [...]
Kamila Valieva: “Initially, I didn’t even know if I would continue my career or not. But my coach encouraged me. If we’re allowed to compete internationally I’m ready for another Olympics.”
Interview with Kamila Valieva. About her path in figure skating and things that helped her to achieve success. [...]
Daisuke Takahashi: “Try not to blame yourself too much. If you accept yourself for what you can do, even just a little, it will lead to self-confidence.”
Continuation of the interview with Daisuke Takahashi for NHK. View this post on Instagram A post [...]
Kana Muramoto and Daisuke Takahashi: “We cherished every second of our last performance in competitions.”
Interview with Kana Muramoto and Daisuke Takahashi. View this post on Instagram A post shared by [...]