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Evgeni Plushenko: “It was a great pleasure working with Lena Kostyleva but her parents crossed all red lines.”

Posted on 2025-12-27 • 2 comments

Evgeni Plushenko commented on Elena Kostyleva’s departure from his skating school. original source: RIA [...]

Tutberidze on Petrosian: “There’s no point competing at the Olympics without ultra-C elements. With no ranking, it’s easy for judges to give low component scores.”

Posted on 2025-12-26 • No comments yet

Eteri Tutberidze emphasized that there is no point in competing at the Olympics without ultra-C elements, discussing [...]

Rika Kihira and Shingo Nishiyama: “It’s a miracle we’ve come this far in just two and a half months. Next season, we will definitely win at Nationals.”

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Rika Kihira and Shingo Nishiyama on their debut season. original source: Nikkansports 22nd. December 2025 [...]

Evgenia Medvedeva: “Petrosian and her coaching team are going all-in because there’s no other choice. You either skate with a full set of quadruple jumps or you don’t expect to win medals.”

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Medvedeva: Petrosian and her coaches are going all-in because there’s no other option. original source: [...]

Tatiana Tarasova: “The suspension was illegal; no one has the authority to throw our country out of international figure skating. Why weren’t the USA or Israel suspended? They do the same things as we do, but only Russia was suspended.”

Posted on 2025-12-25 • 3 comments

Tatiana Tarasova criticized the ISU for suspending Russian figure skaters, stating it was unjust and urging their [...]

“He needs to regain physical freshness and consistency in training, and refocus on the Olympic goal.” National Technical Director for ice sports on Adam Siao Him Fa’s withdrawal from Europeans

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Struggling at the start of his season, Adam Siao Him Fa will not take part in the European Championships in Sheffield [...]

“In the world of sports, just like in politics, there is a clear trend of distancing from us. As long as this continues, the ISU’s position will remain pro-Western.” Alexander Zhulin on ISU’s upcoming discussion on allowing Russian athletes to compete

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Alexander Zhulin expressed skepticism about the ISU’s upcoming discussion on allowing Russian athletes to compete, [...]

The ISU Council will consider the issue of allowing Russian figure skaters to participate in competitions starting next season at its meeting on January 13

Posted on 2025-12-24 • 2 comments

The ISU Council will discuss the possible admission of Russian figure skaters to international competitions at its [...]

“Even if it’s just a coincidence, it means something to me. I want to perform my own version of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ as I imagine it.” Mone Chiba inspired by Yuzuru Hanyu’s performance to this music at Sochi Olympics

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Mone Chiba, who secured the third spot on Japan’s women’s figure skating team for the 2026 Milano-Cortina [...]

Yuma Kagiyama: “I gained a lot from Nationals, but in the free skate, I wasn’t able to give everything I had. In those high-pressure moments, I realized I’m still not as strong as I want to be.”

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Yuma Kagiyama, who secured his second consecutive Olympic spot, expresses excitement and determination as he prepares [...]

Irina Slutskaya: “At the Turin Olympics, the placement was pure politics. Or Salt Lake City – there, an American had to win, so they could build a whole business around her, organize half-year tours.”

Posted on 2025-12-23 • 5 comments

Russian figure skater Irina Slutskaya reflects on the political challenges and biases she faced in figure skating [...]

“It feels like a dream to be able to stand on the same stage. Just participating is not my goal. I want to achieve good results and work hard to reach a position like Hanyu’s.” Shun Sato is set to make his Olympic debut inspired by Yuzuru Hanyu

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Shun Sato, a 21-year-old figure skater, is set to make his Olympic debut, inspired by his hometown senior, Yuzuru [...]

Kaori Sakamoto: “I aim for Olympic silver or better. I want to win a medal right there on the spot. I don’t want to wait two and a half years like last time.”

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Kaori Sakamoto, after winning her fifth consecutive national title, renewed her determination for the Milan-Cortina [...]

Evgeni Plushenko: “It was a great pleasure working with Lena Kostyleva but her parents crossed all red lines.”

Tutberidze on Petrosian: “There’s no point competing at the Olympics without ultra-C elements. With no ranking, it’s easy for judges to give low component scores.”

Rika Kihira and Shingo Nishiyama: “It’s a miracle we’ve come this far in just two and a half months. Next season, we will definitely win at Nationals.”

Evgenia Medvedeva: “Petrosian and her coaching team are going all-in because there’s no other choice. You either skate with a full set of quadruple jumps or you don’t expect to win medals.”

Tatiana Tarasova: “The suspension was illegal; no one has the authority to throw our country out of international figure skating. Why weren’t the USA or Israel suspended? They do the same things as we do, but only Russia was suspended.”

“He needs to regain physical freshness and consistency in training, and refocus on the Olympic goal.” National Technical Director for ice sports on Adam Siao Him Fa’s withdrawal from Europeans

“In the world of sports, just like in politics, there is a clear trend of distancing from us. As long as this continues, the ISU’s position will remain pro-Western.” Alexander Zhulin on ISU’s upcoming discussion on allowing Russian athletes to compete

The ISU Council will consider the issue of allowing Russian figure skaters to participate in competitions starting next season at its meeting on January 13

“Even if it’s just a coincidence, it means something to me. I want to perform my own version of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ as I imagine it.” Mone Chiba inspired by Yuzuru Hanyu’s performance to this music at Sochi Olympics

Yuma Kagiyama: “I gained a lot from Nationals, but in the free skate, I wasn’t able to give everything I had. In those high-pressure moments, I realized I’m still not as strong as I want to be.”

Irina Slutskaya: “At the Turin Olympics, the placement was pure politics. Or Salt Lake City – there, an American had to win, so they could build a whole business around her, organize half-year tours.”

“It feels like a dream to be able to stand on the same stage. Just participating is not my goal. I want to achieve good results and work hard to reach a position like Hanyu’s.” Shun Sato is set to make his Olympic debut inspired by Yuzuru Hanyu

Kaori Sakamoto: “I aim for Olympic silver or better. I want to win a medal right there on the spot. I don’t want to wait two and a half years like last time.”

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