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“If I’m going to say, ‘I’m aiming for the Olympics,’ then I need to back it up with the appropriate level of training and thought.” Mone Chiba reflects on her start of the season

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Mone Chiba finishes second at Summer Cup, reflecting on improvements ahead of the Olympic Season original source: [...]

Elizaveta Tuktamysheva: “I found a phrase that really helped me relax. I would tell myself, ‘On a universal scale, it absolutely doesn’t matter whether you skate well or badly. For anyone preparing for a competition, give it a try – it’s very effective in reducing the pressure.”

Posted on 2025-08-12 • No comments yet

World champion Elizaveta Tuktamysheva reflects on her figure skating journey and career transition. original [...]

“I was determined to land every jump. I was confident from the beginning.” Yuma Kagiyama on his free skate at the Summer Cup

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Yuma Kagiyama showcased free skate at Summer Cup, gearing up for Olympic season original source: Nikkansports dd [...]

Alexei Yagudin: “Figure skating has lost its individuality. Everyone is performing cookie-cutter routines because that’s what the rules say, and that’s what earns the maximum points.”

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Alexei Yagudin reflects on the loss of individuality in figure skating original source: Sport24 View [...]

“I don’t do this for the chance to go to the Olympics. I do it because I genuinely enjoy working with him. Whether my name is recorded somewhere or not doesn’t matter. If he needs my advice, I’m ready to help at any time, day or night.” Rafael Arutyunyan on working with Ilia Malinin

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Rafael Arutyunyan addresses rumors about being removed from Ilia Malinin’s coaching list. original source: Sports [...]

Mai Mihara: “The journey back has been incredibly hard. There were many days when my body didn’t cooperate, and when I felt like I’d move forward only to fall apart.”

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Mai Mihara makes emotional return to competition after long recovery from injury. original source: Nikkansports dd [...]

Daniil Gleikhengauz: “We’ve finally wrapped up a tough and hellish period of creating countless programs for our skaters.”

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Choreographer Daniil Gleikhengauz reflects on the challenges of creating programs and supporting ahletes. original [...]

Rafael Arutyunyan: “Samodelkina is improving every day and is performing well on the ice. I have almost no complaints about her work during practice. Off the ice, however, there are areas we need to work on.”

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Rafael Arutyunyan discusses the progress and potential of Sofia Samodelkina. original source: Sports dd. August [...]

“There are many reasons, but the biggest one is my desire to train alongside Kaori Sakamoto, who is my role model and someone I deeply respect.” Rena Uezono on training relocation

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Junior Skater Rena Uezono reflects on her performance and growth after training relocation original source: [...]

Anna Shcherbakova: “I’ve always understood that my performance depends entirely on me. If something doesn’t work out, it’s my fault. If something goes well, then I deserve the credit for it.”

Posted on 2025-08-09 • No comments yet

Olympic champion Anna Shcherbakova reflects on her journey in figure skating, superstitions, and [...]

“Three years ago, I wouldn’t have been able to perform this as well, but over the past few years, I’ve improved and become slightly better at dancing.” Mao Shimada on her jazz SP

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Mao Shimada leads after day 1 of the Junior Ladies' Short Program at Summer Cup original source: Nikkansports dd [...]

“Nobody will doubt what country these athletes come from, nor should anyone question the patriotism of those who compete. They are true patriots – of their country, their sport, and their coaches.” Ilia Averbukh on the idea of Russian athletes competing under a neutral flag

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Ilia Averbukh urges Russian skaters to embrace neutral status in international competitions original source: [...]

“I want to pour everything I couldn’t achieve in singles skating into ice dance.” Ikura Kushida and Koshiro Shimada express their dedication to excelling in their debut season, targeting the Four Continents Championship

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Newly Formed ice dance duo push forward with ambitions for a strong debut season original source: Nikkansports dd [...]

“If I’m going to say, ‘I’m aiming for the Olympics,’ then I need to back it up with the appropriate level of training and thought.” Mone Chiba reflects on her start of the season

Elizaveta Tuktamysheva: “I found a phrase that really helped me relax. I would tell myself, ‘On a universal scale, it absolutely doesn’t matter whether you skate well or badly. For anyone preparing for a competition, give it a try – it’s very effective in reducing the pressure.”

“I was determined to land every jump. I was confident from the beginning.” Yuma Kagiyama on his free skate at the Summer Cup

Alexei Yagudin: “Figure skating has lost its individuality. Everyone is performing cookie-cutter routines because that’s what the rules say, and that’s what earns the maximum points.”

“I don’t do this for the chance to go to the Olympics. I do it because I genuinely enjoy working with him. Whether my name is recorded somewhere or not doesn’t matter. If he needs my advice, I’m ready to help at any time, day or night.” Rafael Arutyunyan on working with Ilia Malinin

Mai Mihara: “The journey back has been incredibly hard. There were many days when my body didn’t cooperate, and when I felt like I’d move forward only to fall apart.”

Daniil Gleikhengauz: “We’ve finally wrapped up a tough and hellish period of creating countless programs for our skaters.”

Rafael Arutyunyan: “Samodelkina is improving every day and is performing well on the ice. I have almost no complaints about her work during practice. Off the ice, however, there are areas we need to work on.”

“There are many reasons, but the biggest one is my desire to train alongside Kaori Sakamoto, who is my role model and someone I deeply respect.” Rena Uezono on training relocation

Anna Shcherbakova: “I’ve always understood that my performance depends entirely on me. If something doesn’t work out, it’s my fault. If something goes well, then I deserve the credit for it.”

“Three years ago, I wouldn’t have been able to perform this as well, but over the past few years, I’ve improved and become slightly better at dancing.” Mao Shimada on her jazz SP

“Nobody will doubt what country these athletes come from, nor should anyone question the patriotism of those who compete. They are true patriots – of their country, their sport, and their coaches.” Ilia Averbukh on the idea of Russian athletes competing under a neutral flag

“I want to pour everything I couldn’t achieve in singles skating into ice dance.” Ikura Kushida and Koshiro Shimada express their dedication to excelling in their debut season, targeting the Four Continents Championship

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