Eteri Tutberidze: “When I had a problem with weight, I would gnaw on a crust of black bread all day” and “In what sport, besides sumo, is being overweight acceptable? Why did people suddenly say ‘it’s normal’ for us? No, it leads to injuries.”
Eteri Tutberidze explained the importance of weight control in figure skating, emphasizing its impact on performance [...]
“I have immense respect for Sasha Trusova’s character. After missing so much training time, after having a child… She’s still breastfeeding. But it’s her desire – to stand out.” Tutberidze on Trusova’s return to sports
Eteri Tutberidze expressed great respect for Alexandra Trusova’s unique character and determination as she returns [...]
Eteri Tutberidze: “Only Medvedeva had a philosophy like Alysa Liu’s – she truly enjoyed competitions and interacting with others.”
Eteri Tutberidze compares Alysa Liu’s philosophy to that of Evgenia Medvedeva, emphasizing the importance of [...]
Tatiana Tarasova: “I have worked at seven Olympics, and at each one, I had medalists and champions. For Tutberidze to reach my level, she needs more Olympic medals.”
Tatiana Tarasova believes Eteri Tutberidze needs more Olympic medals to reach her level as a coach. original [...]
“In many ways, she’s stronger than me. Though in everyday life, I still handle a lot. Sometimes I wonder if they [Diana and Gleb] could even buy tickets themselves.” Tutberidze shared her feelings about her daughter living far away
Eteri Tutberidze spoke about how she copes with her daughter Diana Davis, who represents Georgia in ice dance with [...]
Eteri Tutberidze: “How have I changed over the years? Probably the only thing I’ve realized is that I don’t want to force anyone to work or drag them to medals. I want to see someone who is just as motivated.”
Eteri Tutberidze reflected on her coaching philosophy. original source: Sport Express / MatchTV [...]
Eteri Tutberidze: “When Lipnitskaya couldn’t stand Medvedeva, we made a schedule with no days off so they wouldn’t cross paths. Later, there was a similar situation with Zagitova and Medvedeva.”
Eteri Tutberidze explained why she works without days off. original source: RIA Novosti / RIA Novosti photo [...]
Tutberidze on whether she restricts her diet “Of course, it’s my body. If it were my rival’s body, I’d gorge myself right away.” and “Every morning I start by weighing myself. I advise my athletes to do the same every day.”
Eteri Tutberidze discussed her approach to nutrition. original source: RIA Novosti [...]
“What sets her apart is that she enjoys the moment. Alysa is happy with what she has. That’s what our athletes lack. They don’t know how to be grateful for what they have.” Eteri Tutberidze on Alysa Liu
Eteri Tutberidze explained how Russian athletes differ from American Alysa Liu, who won at the 2026 [...]
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: [...]
“It feels like ice dance is very politicized. The judges, the judging panel, the federations – they decide everything.” Eteri Tutberidze on the results of ice dance at the 2026 Olympics
Eteri Tutberidze shared her thoughts on the results of ice dance at the 2026 Olympics. original source: [...]
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 [...]
Eteri Tutberidze: “At the Olympics in Beijing, Mr. Bach commented that I somehow didn’t properly receive Kamila Valieva when she came off the ice. And I am still waiting for an apology from him, an official one – just as official as his statement.”
Eteri Tutberidze said she expects an apology from former International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas [...]
Eteri Tutberidze: “Mr. Banka said he felt uncomfortable because I was at the Olympics. I had some thoughts, as if I were his ex-girlfriend who showed up somewhere without his knowledge.”
Eteri Tutberidze reacted to the statement by the head of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) about her presence at the [...]
“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 [...]
WADA President: I Feel Uncomfortable About Tutberidze’s Presence at the Olympics
WADA President Witold Banka expressed discomfort over figure skating coach Eteri Tutberidze’s presence at the 2026 [...]
“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 [...]
Eteri Tutberidze: “To fight for the podium, Petrosian needs triple axel in the short program and a super clean skate with one quad or two ultra-c elements. At some point, we changed this world ourselves. Now, it seems we have to live up to that.”
Coach Eteri Tutberidze discusses Adelia Petrosian’s injury recovery, her training challenges, and her planned [...]
“I decided on Tutberidze, because I spent the most years of my career training with her. When you go to compete with her, it always feels like you’re under protection.” Trusova on her come back
2022 Olympic silver medalist in figure skating Alexandra Trusova confirmed she is continuing her career. original [...]
“I remember saying at the time: ‘Everything is clear, but let’s thank the Olympic gods that we still have first and second places at the Olympics.’” Eteri Tutberidze shared her memories of 2022 Olympics
Eteri Tutberidze shared her memories of her students’ participation in the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, [...]
“We called her, but she didn’t answer. We finally reached her through the hotel concierge, and she replied, “What? I’m sleeping.” Members of Eteri Tutberidze’s team recounted how Alena Kostornaia almost missed her FP at the 2019 GP in Japan
Members of Eteri Tutberidze’s team recounted how Alena Kostornaia almost overslept and missed her free program at [...]
Eteri Tutberidze: “Every time the music starts, treat it as a competition simulation. So, you fell. Hard. Now get up and skate ten times better than you would have otherwise. Of course, it’s difficult. But you have to train for that.”
Eteri Tutberidze on Daria Sadkova’s skate at the Russian Nationals. original source: Okko photo [...]
Eteri Tutberidze: “Our singles skaters are already doing quads, so why hasn’t that come to pairs? Why are pairs still skating with salchows, toe loops, and the same content?”
Eteri Tutberidze commented on Aleksandra Boikova and Dmitrii Kozlovskii’s victory in pairs at the Russian [...]
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 [...]