Rino Matsuike: “Last year’s success made me so happy, so I’m hoping to stand on the podium again this time.”
Rino Matsuike Shows Solid Preparation Ahead of Grand Prix China original source: Nikkansports, October 23d, 2025 by [...]
“Can their performance be seen as a statement for an Olympic podium finish? It certainly can. I don’t think they’ll win in Milan” Tatiana Tarasova on Cizeron and Fournier Beaudry
Tatiana Tarasova Reflects on Cizeron and Fournier Beaudry’s Grand Prix Win and Olympic Hopes original source: Vse [...]
Adan Siao Him Fa had shared that he was working on “rediscovering the pleasure of skating” by focusing less on outcomes and more on the present moment
Adam Siao Him Fa Finds Redemption with Silver Medal at Grand Prix de France original source: franceinfo.fe dd. [...]
“It’s not even just disappointment – it’s a feeling of sadness. It feels like I’m stuck in a long, dark tunnel, but I hope I’ll eventually see the light, and I’ll keep running forward no matter what.” Kao Miura on his FP at the Grand Prix de France
Kao Miura Struggles in Free Skate at the Grand Prix de France. original source: Nikkansports, October 20th, [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “The fact that I couldn’t win even with scores like these – it’s exciting. I’m feeling this special sense of adrenaline.”
Kaori Sakamoto Scores a Season Personal Best at Grand Prix France original source: Nikkansports, October 19th, 2025 [...]
Ami Nakai: “I always wanted to be the best. Having Mao Shimada around has made me stronger. It’s because of her that I’ve been able to fight in the senior level.”
Ami Nakai Claims Historic Grand Prix Debut Victory and Eyes Olympic Glory original source: Nikkansports, October [...]
Ilia Malinin: “Strangely enough, I was very nervous before going out on the ice – that doesn’t happen to me often. I had to rely on muscle memory and experience.”
Ilia Malinin Wins Grand Prix France Amid Challenges original source: Sports by Maya Bagriantseva View [...]
“I’m feeling more positive about this result than ever before. Each year, my scores are gradually improving, and the level of competition keeps rising too.” Rion Sumiyoshi on winning bronze at the Grand Prix for the fourth year in a row
Rion Sumiyoshi Claims Fourth Consecutive Bronze at Grand Prix France original source: Nikkansports, October 18th, [...]
“It was classified as a fall, but it didn’t necessarily have to be since he didn’t place his hand on the ice. But the judges have been strict with everyone.” Annick Dumont, a national coach on Cizeron and Fournier Beaudry’s rhythm dance
Cizeron and Fournier Beaudry Debut Rhythm Dance Program at Internationaux de France original source: franceinfo.fe [...]
Guillaume Cizeron and Laurence Fournier Beaudry: “Today, we felt the magic of why we came back – the incredible feeling of stepping onto the ice and being able to connect with the audience. We’ve missed that so much.”
Cizeron and Fournier Beaudry Evaluate Their Rhythm Dance at the Grand Prix de France original source: Sports by [...]
Ilia Malinin: “My short program is about the journey of a warrior striving for greatness. I deeply connect with it because it feels similar to my journey in figure skating, with all its struggles and setbacks.”
Ilia Malinin Discusses His Short Program and Quad Axel Aspirations original source: Sports by Maya Bagriantseva [...]
Isabeau Levito: “We intentionally created a program that resembles last year’s Breakfast at Tiffany’s. We chose a piece associated with Sophia Loren: she’s an iconic Italian diva, and after all, the Olympics will be held in Milan.”
Isabeau Levito on Changes in Her Skating and Her Love for the Grand Prix de France original source: Sports by Maya [...]
Ami Nakai: “I want to perform the perfect triple axel. My inspiration for this is Wakaba Higuchi’s triple axel it’s the standard I strive for.”
Ami Nakai Surprised by Her Short Program Score at the Grand Prix de France original source: Sports by Maya [...]
“Rinka said, ‘I know Ami will perform well, so hold your head high.’ Thanks to the fun and lighthearted atmosphere leading up to this moment, I’m more excited than nervous,” Ami Nakai on her Grand Prix debut
Ami Nakai expresses gratitude for mentorship and confidence as she prepares for her senior Grand Prix debut, aiming to [...]
Rion Sumiyoshi: “Not just bronze anymore – bronze, bronze, bronze…I want to aim for gold.”
Rion Sumiyoshi aims for a higher podium finish at the Grand Prix Series in France and setting her sights on future [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “My main concern is overcoming the challenge of earning higher scores in European competitions.”
Kaori Sakamoto prepares for her final Grand Prix series, focusing on delivering a flawless performance and building [...]
“It’s going to end up being my signature. I don’t really want it… But it’s still nice.” Adam Siao Him Fa about winning Grand Prix de France coming back from the 8th place in the short program
Adam Siao Him Fa about winning Grand Prix de France 2024. original source: lequipe.fr dd. 2d November 2024 by [...]
Mai Mihara: “There are still many details that need refining, but I think it was good that I could make eye contact with many people in the audience during the four minutes of my program.”
Mai Mihara on her performance at Grand Prix de France 2024. original source: Nikkansports / Nikkansports / [...]
Kazuki Tomono: “Well… even though I was injured, it feels frustrating. I had set high expectations for myself. I still haven’t made it to the Finals, and I feel like I’m falling behind my peers, and this year was really meant to be competitive.”
Kazuki Tomono on his performance at Grand Prix de France 2024. original source: Nikkansports / Nikkansports / [...]
Rion Sumiyoshi: “I’ve climbed up a step. I’m truly happy that I was able to surpass the 200 points I was aiming for and to share the podium with Wakaba amidst such fierce competition.”
Rion Sumiyoshi on winning bronze at Grand Prix de France 2024. original source: Nikkansports / Nikkansports dd. 3d [...]
Koshiro Shimada: “I was so calm that sometimes I worried if my excitement was enough. But this time, I was able to trust in my current mode and approach the competition with belief.”
Koshiro Shimada on winning silver at Grand Prix de France 2024. original source: Nikkansports / Nikkansports dd. 3d [...]
Wakaba Higuchi: “There’s no point in comeback unless I do my best.” and “Comparing myself with others only causes distractions.”
Wakaba Higuchi on winning silver at Grand Prix de France 2024 and getting into Grand Prix Final. original source: [...]
Evgenia Medvedeva: “Gubanova is good, and judges deliberately hold back her components scores.”
Translation of Evgenia Medvedeva's comment about the judging of Anastasiia Gubanova at the Grand Prix de France [...]
“There were many mistakes, and almost no clean performances. There were many issues with the levels of steps, spins, and under-rotations that weren’t called.” Evgenia Medvedeva about ledies’ SP at the Grand Prix de France
Translation of Evgenia Medvedeva's comment about performances at Grand Prix de France 2023. original source: [...]