“At first, you see it and think, “Well, yes, he did seven quads.” But when you realize what just happened before your eyes, you understand the scale of the achievement. He’s a genius!” Tuktamysheva on Milinin’s seven quads
Elizaveta Tuktamysheva shared her impressions of Adeliia Petrosian and Petr Gumennik’s performances at the Russian [...]
“Judges everywhere support the leaders with great enthusiasm. There’s no need to give Western media a reason to make a fuss about Russian skaters receiving low scores.” Zhulin on Petrosian and Gumennik’s scores at Nationals
Alexander Zhulin believes that Evgeni Plushenko is right in his assessment of the judging at the Russian [...]
Evgeni Plushenko: “It seems to me that our Olympians, Petrosian and Gumennik, should have been evaluated a bit more down-to-earth at Nationals.”
Evgeni Plushenko responded to a request to assess the Olympic prospects of Adeliia Petrosian and Petr Gumennik for the [...]
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.”
Eteri Tutberidze emphasized that there is no point in competing at the Olympics without ultra-C elements, discussing [...]
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.”
Medvedeva: Petrosian and her coaches are going all-in because there’s no other option. original source: [...]
Adeliia Petrosian: “I just hope I won’t let myself, my coaches, or my fans down. I’ll do everything I can and try to show my maximum at the Olympics.”
Adeliia Petrosian stated that at the Olympic Games, she hopes not to let herself, her coaches, or her fans [...]
“I managed to include triple axel in the program just a week ago. It cost me a lot of nerves. I’m gradually getting back into shape, but this isn’t my peak yet. I hope to peak at the Olympics.” Adeliia Petrosian leads after the SP at the Russian Nationals
in February Adeliia Petrosian shared her experience and emotions after successfully landing a triple axel in her [...]
Adeliia Petrosian: “I think Tutberidze has become more understanding and kinder to athletes. Five years ago, it was a whirlwind on the ice. It seemed like we never stopped.”
Adeliia Petrosian on reaching the level of Anna Shcherbakova and Alexandra Trusova, as well as Eteri Tutberidze [...]
“They need to understand: there will be those who try to undermine them, to set them up in any way. No one will treat us as friends. It’s a snake pit.” Slutskaya on Petrosian and Gumennik at the Olympics
Slutskaya on Petrosian and Gumennik at the Olympics: There will be those who try to set them up. original source: [...]
Ilia Averbukh: “Petrosian is absolutely capable of becoming Olympic champion, and Gumennik can fight for a spot in the top three.”
Averbukh: Petrosian is capable of becoming Olympic champion. original source: RIA Novosti photo Getty Images [...]
Irina Kostyleva: “Petrosian’s success with Tutberidze is because she communicates very closely with her mother. There were girls who were five times more talented. But Tutberidze communicated with Adeliia’s mother, and that’s why Adeliia succeeded.”
Irina Kostyleva, mother of 14-year-old figure skater Elena Kostyleva, explained why contact between coaches and [...]
“The list will be updated in accordance with the decisions of the commission on granting neutral status. We have nothing further to add.” There is still no clarity on whether coaches of the Russian skaters will be allowed to attend the 2026 Olympics
There Is Still No Clarity on Whether Russian Figure Skating Coaches Can Attend the Olympics original source: [...]
Petrosian and Gumennik have been approved by the IOC to compete as neutral athletes at the 2026 Milan Olympics
Petrosian and Gumennik Among Neutral Athletes Approved for the Olympics original source: Sports photo Getty [...]
“You spent yourself on the two quads. And look at how you ‘died’ out there. You need to keep doing the other elements as well.” Gleikhengauz to Adelia Petrosian who landed two quads for the first time this season
Adelia Petrosian performed two quad toe loops at the Grand Prix in Omsk source: Sports photo Alexander Safonov / [...]
Adelia Petrosian: “Tutberidze told me “You’re too fixated on quad, let it go. You know, victory isn’t in the toe loop, but in the program. I’m not talking about quads anymore.”
Adelia Petrosian: I’m Not Talking About Quads Anymore original source: TASS / Sport24 View this post [...]
Adeliia Petrosian: “I do follow my competitors. For the past four seasons, I’ve definitely been following Kaori Sakamoto. I really admire her powerful skating and how she uses the entire rink.”
Adeliia Petrosian remains determined to keep progressing and regain her triple axel original source: Sports [...]
“There’s no other way to contend for a spot on the Olympic podium.” Alexei Yagudin on Petr Gumennik going for five quads in his free skate
Alexei Yagudin: "Only Five Quadruple Jumps Can Put Gumennik in Olympic Contention" original source: [...]
“She should have been taught proper technique so that those jumps would last. Instead, it feels more like spinning around with the intention to throw dust in everyone’s eyes.” Elena Kostyleva’s mother criticized Adeliia Petrosian’s quad technique
Irina Kostyleva Criticizes Adeliia Petrosian's Flip Technique original source: Telegram / Sports photo Daria [...]
Alexei Yagudin: “If you’d asked me a year ago, I might have said Adeliia Petrosian was an indisputable global leader. But now, we see there are several other excellent skaters in the mix.”
Alexei Yagudin Reflects on Adeliia Petrosian's Prospects in International Competitions original source: [...]
Adeliia Petrosian: “A small bag I carry everywhere? It’s actually full of all my medications – I always take them with me. You can’t be too careful. It’s like a mega-first aid kit, haha.”
Adeliia Petrosian Discusses Her Performance and Plans to Restore Her Triple Axel original source: Channel One / [...]
Meagan Duhamel: “I think allowing Russian skaters to participate was the right decision. The ISU developed solid criteria, and they created a precedent by sticking to it. They chose Russian athletes who met the criteria, and I believe it was fair.”
Meagan Duhamel Reflects on Russian Skaters’ Role in International Figure Skating original source: RSport / Vse [...]
Adeliia Petrosian: “I’ve tried working on my quads again after the injury. I’ve landed the toe loop, but it’s still unstable, difficult, and uncomfortable for now.”
Adeliia Petrosyan on Training Quads, Plans for the Season, and Ignoring Online Comments original source: Championat [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “Adeliia Petrosian didn’t attempt quad jumps during the qualifiers, but it’s obvious she’ll be landing them at the Olympics. I need to prepare myself mentally for what’s to come.”
Kaori Sakamoto Aims for Her Best in Final Competitive Season Before Retirement original source: Nikkansports, [...]
Adeliia Petrosian: “When you’re in such despair, you don’t listen to advice. But now I understand that if I hadn’t competed in the qualifier and hadn’t secured the spot, it would’ve been a terrible mistake.”
Adeliia Petrosian on Overcoming Doubts and Her Olympic Programs original source: Championat / MatchTV [...]