Adeliia Petrosian: “It was clear that without the quad toe loop, there would be no medal at all – I couldn’t even fight for one. So there was never an option to go without quads.”
Adeliia Petrosian spoke about why she decided to attempt a quadruple jump at the Olympic Games. original source: [...]
Adeliia Petrosian: “Regarding the organization of the Olympics… Our Russian competitions are decorated on a larger scale, more beautifully.”
Adeliia Petrosian believes that domestic Russian figure skating competitions are organized better than the Olympics in [...]
Adeliia Petrosian: “Probably I won’t obsess over ultra-C elements now. I can’t keep jumping as much as I used to. My body is different, and my mindset has changed.”
Adeliia Petrosian says she will no longer focus solely on ultra-C elements, aiming instead to emphasize artistry and [...]
Adeliia Petrosian: “The first week after the Olympics was still tough, I was recovering. I think I went through all the stages: denial, acceptance, disappointment – it was all there.”
Adeliia Petrosian shared that injury nearly kept her from Olympic qualification, and described the emotional journey [...]
“I don’t really understand the general admiration for taking things so lightly, just having fun and enjoying it. For me, the focus is more on the mastery of the skater.” Adeliia Petrosian on Alysa Liu’s approach to skating
Adeliia Petrosian finds Alysa Liu’s approach to skating interesting but says she is not personally inspired by it, [...]
Adeliia Petrosian: “To be honest, Olympics are not about enjoyment, at least for me. Some emotions were either blurred or felt a bit different than they actually were. Everything was about concentration, about being tightly wound.”
Adeliia Petrosian shared her thoughts on the Olympics, describing the intense concentration required and how her [...]
Bestemyanova: “I absolutely agree with the judges. Chock-Bates’ dance wasn’t enough for Olympic gold. They chose the wrong theme and didn’t skate as passionately as their chosen Spanish music suggested.”
Natalia Bestemyanova reflects on the 2026 Olympic tournament in Italy, discussing the challenges faced by Russian [...]
Adeliia Petrosian: “If I were president of the International Skating Union, would I allow quads in the short program? Probably not. I’d like to put more emphasis on non-jump elements.”
Adeliia Petrosian reflects on her performance at the Channel One Cup, her evolving mindset after the Olympics, and her [...]
“I think there’s a bit of responsibility on our coaching staff. We’ve accustomed Russian viewers to Olympic victories.” Daniil Gleikhengauz on the criticism directed at Petrosian due to her results at the Olympics
Russian coach and choreographer Daniil Gleikhengauz reflected on Adeliia Petrosian’s performance and the public’s [...]
Eteri Tutberidze: “A quad jump isn’t something you can just go out and buy in a store. It’s not something you’re guaranteed to learn, even if you want it very badly.”
Coach Eteri Tutberidze commented on Adeliia Petrosian’s performance at the 2026 Olympics. original source: [...]
Daniil Gleikhengauz: “Adeliia had a back injury; her back seized up. She came in one day after a day off and said her back hurt so much she could barely move. We had to stop training and preparing for two weeks.”
Daniil Gleikhengauz discussed Adeliia Petrosian’s challenging road to the 2026 Olympics, her injury setbacks, and [...]
Eteri Tutberidze: “In reality, no matter what people say, Adeliia was judged very well. If you want to fight for the podium, you need to do ultra-c elements.”
Eteri Tutberidze believes that Adeliia Petrosian received good marks at the Olympic Games in Milan. original [...]
“Maybe it will motivate her to keep working, to keep skating, and to go to the next Olympics. So it won’t just be one participation without a flag and anthem.” Daniil Gleikhengauz on Adeliia Petrosian’s performance at the 2026 Olympics
Daniil Gleikhengauz, coach from Eteri Tutberidze’s group, spoke about Adeliia Petrosian’s performance at the 2026 [...]
Adeliia Petrosian: “I’m already feeling a bit calmer about what happened. I’d like to learn from foreign competitors how to enjoy each performance, regardless of whether it goes well or not – they always find something to praise themselves for.”
Russian figure skater Adeliia Petrosian stated that she has become more at ease with her result at the Milan Olympics, [...]
Tatiana Tarasova: “Petrosian was judged fairly. Not a single point was ‘taken away’ from her. Some people were claiming she was going to win Olympic gold, but, honestly, only delusional people would say that!”
Tatiana Tarasova, an honored coach of the USSR, shared her thoughts on Russian skater Adelia Petrosyan’s performance [...]
Plushenko: “Adeliia didn’t go to Milan to place 5th or 6th; she was there to fight for a medal. She made the right decision by going for the quad. Without it, a place on the podium would have been impossible.”
Plushenko Reflects on Petrosian’s Performance and the Women’s Singles Event at the Milan Olympics original [...]
Evgenia Medvedeva: “Given the circumstances that surrounded our athletes, they are leaving without medals but with their heads held high. Sometimes, that is worth more than any award.”
Two-time world champion Evgenia Medvedeva reflected on the performances of Russian figure skaters Petr Gumennik and [...]
Adeliia Petrosian: “Not doing a quad wasn’t an option. I didn’t really have a choice.” and “It’ll be difficult emotionally to return to Russia. I feel ashamed about how things turned out – for myself, the federation, my coaches, and the fans.”
Russian figure skater Adelia Petrosian placed 6th in women’s figure skating at the 2026 Winter Olympics. original [...]
Evgeni Plushenko: “Petrosian only six points behind the leader. The key question is how many quads we’ll see in her FP. They are absolutely necessary to compete for gold. Ideally, she needs to land two.”
Evgeni Plushenko, the two-time Olympic champion, shared his thoughts on Russian skater Adeliia Petrosian’s chances [...]
Adeliia Petrosian: “My coaches guide me during training, telling me the plan, and my job is to execute it. They always expect me to stick to the plan.”
Adeliia Petrosian shared her emotions after making her Olympic debut at the 2026 Milan Games, describing her short [...]
“It’s clear that she is not the primary coach, and you can often observe coaches helping athletes from other teams.” Tutberidze will not be allowed to accompany Petrosian during her performances, though she can attend training sessions
IOC: Tutberidze can assist Petrosian at the 2026 Olympics but cannot lead her during official [...]
Adeliia Petrosian: “The secret to gold is hard work, strong character, and a bit of luck.”
Figure skater Adeliia Petrosian spoke about her emotions after winning a gold medal. original source: [...]
Elizaveta Tuktamysheva: “The showdown between Fournier Beaudry/Cizeron and Chock/Bates will be truly intense. This is something you definitely need to see! Most likely, it will be the last time we see these pairs compete together.”
2015 World and European champion Elizaveta Tuktamysheva will serve as a correspondent for Okko at the 2026 Winter [...]
“I was completely out of shape. Practically without a leg. I couldn’t feel my jumps because of the pain. I couldn’t imagine even just skating through the program, let alone jumping. But fortunately, everything turned out well.” Adeliia Petrosian on Olympic Qualifier
Adeliia Petrosian and her coaching team describe the challenges and emotions of her Olympic qualifying tournament in [...]