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 [...]
Anastasiia Metelkina: “I tell everyone that my goal is to win Olympic gold. It doesn’t have to happen in Milan, but I won’t retire until I achieve it. Luka didn’t have much choice – he had to agree with this plan, haha.”
Anastasiia Metelkina: Psychological Preparation Played a Key Role in Seasonal Success original source: Sports by [...]
“Can their performance be seen as a statement for an Olympic podium finish? It certainly can. I don’t think they’ll win in Milan” Tatiana Tarasova on Cizeron and Fournier Beaudry
Tatiana Tarasova Reflects on Cizeron and Fournier Beaudry’s Grand Prix Win and Olympic Hopes original source: Vse [...]
Niccolo Macii: “Often during practice, I notice Sara pushes herself to the limit, expecting perfection. I tell her to stay calm and appreciate how far we’ve come, turning our passion into our career. Honestly, I give the same advice to myself.”
Sara Conti and Niccolo Macii on their journey, hopes for future competitions, and preparations for their first [...]
Jason Brown: “When I perform, I hope to show future generations that there’s a place for skaters who face challenges with quads. It’s possible to thrive within the current scoring system and find success.”
Jason Brown Talks about competitions in Georgia, His Career, and Olympic Dreams. original source: Sport24 dd. [...]
“Am I really such a veteran? Is this what losing to the younger generation feels like? Wow.” Sakamoto admitted with a laugh. “It’s a completely new sensation for me.”
Kaori Sakamoto Focused on Growth and Fight for Olympic Qualification in Her Final Season original source: [...]
“It’s not even just disappointment – it’s a feeling of sadness. It feels like I’m stuck in a long, dark tunnel, but I hope I’ll eventually see the light, and I’ll keep running forward no matter what.” Kao Miura on his FP at the Grand Prix de France
Kao Miura Struggles in Free Skate at the Grand Prix de France. original source: Nikkansports, October 20th, [...]
Tatiana Tarasova: “This is an entirely different level of singles skating. Ilia is the skater of the future. As of today, no one can challenge him.”
Tatiana Tarasova declares Ilia Malinin as the unrivaled favorite for Olympic gold. original source: Vse pro [...]
Gabriella Papadakis: “I stopped competing because the environment I was in had become deeply unhealthy. I was exhausted, physically and mentally, and I had to leave to protect myself. I didn’t have a choice.”
Gabriella Papadakis on her decision to leave competitive skating original source: Instagram View this [...]
Ami Nakai: “I always wanted to be the best. Having Mao Shimada around has made me stronger. It’s because of her that I’ve been able to fight in the senior level.”
Ami Nakai Claims Historic Grand Prix Debut Victory and Eyes Olympic Glory original source: Nikkansports, October [...]
Ilia Malinin: “Strangely enough, I was very nervous before going out on the ice – that doesn’t happen to me often. I had to rely on muscle memory and experience.”
Ilia Malinin Wins Grand Prix France Amid Challenges original source: Sports by Maya Bagriantseva View [...]
“It was classified as a fall, but it didn’t necessarily have to be since he didn’t place his hand on the ice. But the judges have been strict with everyone.” Annick Dumont, a national coach on Cizeron and Fournier Beaudry’s rhythm dance
Cizeron and Fournier Beaudry Debut Rhythm Dance Program at Internationaux de France original source: franceinfo.fe [...]
Deanna Stellato-Dudek: “Max and I joke that we’re already part of history just because of our ages. But we want to be remembered for more than just that. Back flips have never been done in pairs before, so we want to be the first to perform one at the Olympics.”
Deanna Stellato-Dudek Explains Decision to Attempt a Backflip in Short Program original source: Sports by Maya [...]
Guillaume Cizeron and Laurence Fournier Beaudry: “Today, we felt the magic of why we came back – the incredible feeling of stepping onto the ice and being able to connect with the audience. We’ve missed that so much.”
Cizeron and Fournier Beaudry Evaluate Their Rhythm Dance at the Grand Prix de France original source: Sports by [...]
Ilia Malinin: “My short program is about the journey of a warrior striving for greatness. I deeply connect with it because it feels similar to my journey in figure skating, with all its struggles and setbacks.”
Ilia Malinin Discusses His Short Program and Quad Axel Aspirations original source: Sports by Maya Bagriantseva [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “I’ve always said that Akiko Suzuki is my inspiration. During her final season leading up to the Sochi Olympics, she used Hymne a l’amour for her short program. Ever since, I’ve thought, ‘When it’s my final season, I’ll skate to this music.’”
"Hymne à l’amour": A Tribute to Her Idol original source: news.yahoo.co.jp dd. October 17th, 2025 [...]
Isabeau Levito: “We intentionally created a program that resembles last year’s Breakfast at Tiffany’s. We chose a piece associated with Sophia Loren: she’s an iconic Italian diva, and after all, the Olympics will be held in Milan.”
Isabeau Levito on Changes in Her Skating and Her Love for the Grand Prix de France original source: Sports by Maya [...]
Ami Nakai: “I want to perform the perfect triple axel. My inspiration for this is Wakaba Higuchi’s triple axel it’s the standard I strive for.”
Ami Nakai Surprised by Her Short Program Score at the Grand Prix de France original source: Sports by Maya [...]
Loena Hendrickx: “Here’s a little spoiler: my short program will be different because we’ve changed the music. It will be a surprise for the next competition.”
Loena Hendrickx Confirms NHK Trophy Appearance Following Olympic Qualification original source: dhnet.be dd. [...]
Nina Pinzarrone: “This season is unique, as we are focusing primarily on the second half with the Europeans, Olympics, and Worlds. This decision allows me to avoid putting too much pressure on myself and gives me the chance to fully recover.”
Nina Pinzarrone to Skip Grand Prix Events Ahead of the Winter Olympics original source: Sporza dd. October 17th [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “Yes, I want gold. I want gold so badly. I already have silver and bronze, so I need gold. I thought, ‘Losing is this frustrating? I never want to lose again.’ I want to win. I hate losing.”
The Road to Gold: Kaori Sakamoto's Final Olympic Journey Begins original source: news.yahoo.co.jp dd. October 17th, [...]
“They imposed extremely strict rules. We knew the single was released in 1989, but we thought we had some flexibility since the ISU allows modern remixes, covers, and adaptations of music.” Guillaume Cizeron on changing their RD
Guillaume Cizeron and Laurence Fournier Beaudry are debuting their new routine at the Grand Prix de [...]
Luka Berulava: “I’ve always dreamed of Georgia hosting a major event. I’ve never prepared for any competition the way I did for this one. I practically lived at the gym – honestly, it felt like I was getting ready for a wedding, I swear.”
Metelkina and Berulava on the Thrill of Competing in Their Home Country original source: Sports by Maya [...]