Evgeni Plushenko: “Alysa Liu was outstanding. Her skating was truly feminine – light, airy, and with flawless spins.” and “Japanese skaters – Nakai, Sakamoto, and Chiba – they deserve the highest praise. Their skating skills are phenomenal.”
Evgeni Plushenko’s Thoughts on the Women’s Short Program at the 2026 Milan Olympics original source: [...]
Mone Chiba: “It was incredibly intense, but I reminded myself that I might never have the chance to skate last at the Olympics again. Once I thought of it that way, I was able to enjoy the experience.”
Mone Chiba, making her Olympic debut at the Milan-Cortina Games, delivered an elegant short program as the final [...]
“Amber’s back muscles are amazing. Having both beauty and strength leads to brilliance.” Mone Chiba, inspired by Glenn, who continues to land high-difficulty jumps at age 26
Mone Chiba, making her Olympic debut in Milan-Cortina, draws inspiration from Yuzuru Hanyu, manages her health with [...]
Mone Chiba: “I keenly feel that I need to train every day for the next two weeks in a more powerful state, so I just have to get myself into better shape.”
Mone Chiba earned the bronze medal at the Four Continents Championships, identifying areas for improvement as she [...]
“The cycle of intense training and recovery hasn’t been going very smoothly.” Mone Chiba on third-place finish in the SP at Four Continents Championships
Mone Chiba who will compete at the Milan-Cortina Olympics starting February 6, finished third in the woman's short [...]
“Since this is the last competition before the Olympics, I want to approach it with a strong determination to deliver flawless performances.” Mone Chiba on the upcoming Four Continents Championships
Mone Chiba is preparing for the Four Continents Championships in Beijing, focusing on delivering consistent [...]
Mone Chiba: “I keep practicing quad toe loop so I don’t lose the feel for it. I’m not currently planning to include it at the Olympics but it’s important to keep myself in a condition where I could do a quad during the season.”
Mone Chiba, preparing for her Olympic debut in Milano-Cortina, is focused on enjoying the experience, maintaining her [...]
“Even if it’s just a coincidence, it means something to me. I want to perform my own version of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ as I imagine it.” Mone Chiba inspired by Yuzuru Hanyu’s performance to this music at Sochi Olympics
Mone Chiba, who secured the third spot on Japan’s women’s figure skating team for the 2026 Milano-Cortina [...]
“Free skate at the GP Final was the most humiliating moment of the season. A deep crack formed in my heart,” Mone Chiba resolved to “be a new, stronger me” and trained harder than ever before Nationals
Mone Chiba rebounded from past disappointment to finish third at the Japanese Nationals. original source: [...]
Mone Chiba: “If I let myself be dragged down by disappointing results, the GP Final won’t have meant anything. For my own future, I have to turn frustration and results into motivation.”
Mone Chiba placed fourth in the women’s short program at the Japanese Nationals. original source: [...]
Mone Chiba: “There’s no time to dwell on disappointment. I have no choice but to climb back up from here. Right now, this is the most critical period of my skating life – almost a matter of life and death.”
Mone Chiba, who finished fifth at the Grand Prix Final, reflected on her disappointment and expressed her [...]
Mone Chiba: “The nerves this year are different because it’s my first Olympic season. It’s impossible to be 100% calm. Even so, I want to keep my heart steady.”
Mone Chiba delivered a personal best to take the lead in the women’s short program at the Grand Prix [...]
Mone Chiba “Last year, I felt I was a bit low on energy at Nationals. This time I want to rebuild my stamina so I can overcome these big events with power and energy.”
Mone Chiba, after winning the Finland Grand Prix, is focusing on building power and stamina as she prepares for the [...]
“I’m happy I was able to stay calm and perform my best today. However, I still can’t quite believe that I’ve won.” Mone Chiba on her victory at the Skate Canada 2025
Mone Chiba takes First Grand Prix Title at Skate Canada original source: Nikkansports, November 1at 2025 by [...]
Mone Chiba: “I feel reassured that my efforts are heading in the right direction.”
Mone Chiba Takes the Lead in Women’s Short Program at Skate Canada original source: Nikkansports, October 31st [...]
Mone Chiba: “The real season begins now. True strength is being able to deliver under pressure. That’s what I’ll focus on as I move forward.”
Mone Chiba won her first Challenger Series title at the Kinoshita Cup with a personal best score of 216.59 points, [...]
Mone Chiba: “I hope to create a new version of The Last Dance.”
Mone Chiba delivered a strong performance at the Challenger Series Kinoshita Cup, scoring 73.11 points in the short [...]
Mone Chiba returns to “Last Dance” for short program
Mone Chiba returns to "Last Dance" for short program in pursuit of Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic spot original source: [...]
Mone Chiba: “As a child, the Olympics were a dream stage – it was something I admired. Now, it’s a tangible goal, one I will chase with everything I have.”
Mone Chiba prepares for Milan-Cortina Olympics with a "One Day at a Time" mindset original source: Nikkansports, [...]
“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
Mone Chiba finishes second at Summer Cup, reflecting on improvements ahead of the Olympic Season original source: [...]
Mone Chiba: “I’ve been training with the mindset of being able to deliver heartfelt performances and exude my unique presence, even when things aren’t going well. That’s something I’ve put a lot of effort into”
Mone Chiba share aspirations for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics original source: news.yahoo.co.jp dd. [...]
Mone Chiba: “The SP has elements of Japanese traditional dance and the beauty of antiquity. As for the FS skate, I feel that the classical music fits well with my skating style.”
Mone Chiba unveils new Programs for the Olympic season. original source: Nikkansports dd. June 14th 2025 [...]
Mone Chiba: “This was a year where I was able to deliver results, but at the same time, every competition revealed areas where I’m lacking. The higher you go, the more you see what’s still ahead.”
Mone Chiba about this season. original source: Hochi News View this post on Instagram A post [...]
“I want to combine what I’ve been taught with my own style.” Mone Chiba about working on quad toe loop with Ilia Malinin
Mone Chiba about training with Ilia Malinin. original source: Nikkansports dd. April 9th 2025 by Daisuke [...]