Niina Petrokina: “I think I can achieve even better results but it’s too early to think about the next competitions. I’m already thinking that I’m not so young anymore and need to take care of my health. If I’m healthy, anything is possible.”
After a demanding season with three major championships, Niina Petrokina reflects on her achievements, recovery from [...]
Niina Petrokina: “At the start of the season, I didn’t know if I’d make it to any major championships, or if I’d even be able to jump off my right leg. Now I understand that anything is possible, and I’m, like everyone says, Ms. Unstoppable.”
After a challenging season, Estonian skater Niina Petrokina reflects on her seventh-place finish at Worlds, her [...]
Niina Petrokina: “I just want to finish the season on a good note. As always. Do everything I can. As I saw at the Olympics, no matter how well you skate, the judges will score as they do.”
Estonian figure skater Niina Petrokina discusses her preparation, physical condition, and mindset ahead of the World [...]
Niina Petrokina: “Right now, we’re working on speed so I can skate even faster. I look to Kaori Sakamoto and try to skate as beautifully and with as much speed as she does.”
After the Olympics, Niina Petrokina has reduced her training load and taken care of her leg. original source: [...]
“I enjoyed it fully, but I still controlled my body, because I know myself – I know I can fall anywhere.” Niina Petrokina on her free skate at the Olympics
Niina Petrokina delivered two beautiful programs in her Olympic debut at the Milano Cortina Games, earning seventh [...]
Niina Petrokina: “The Olympic pressure really got to me in the end. I cried a bit while sitting on the floor because I needed to let out my emotions. The competition was extremely nerve-racking for me – I wasn’t able to enjoy it.”
Two-time European women’s single skating champion Niina Petrokina scored 69.63 points in her short program at the [...]
Niina Petrokina: “Many didn’t prepare as hard for the Europeans this time, since the Olympics are coming up. I didn’t have that option, because I had to show that I’m the best.”
Niina Petrokina on winning second European title. original source: sport.err.ee dd. 17th January 2026 by Anu [...]
Niina Petrokina: “The first European title was a shock; this time, I came to win and to prove I could do it. In Estonia, some people said it was impossible to win twice, and I wanted to prove the opposite.”
With an Estonian record of 145.53 points in Friday’s free skate, Niina Petrokina secured her second consecutive gold [...]
“The hardest moment was after I’d done all the jumps, moving into the step sequence and making sure I didn’t stumble.” Niina Petrokina leads after the women’s short program at the European Championships
Niina Petrokina leads after the women’s short program at the European Championships in Sheffield, setting a personal [...]
Niina Petrokina: “If I didn’t have this injury, maybe I’d be more nervous than I am now. A month ago, I didn’t even think I’d be going to Europeans, because I still couldn’t do anything with my leg.”
Niina Petrokina is looking forward to the European Championships with moderate nerves. original source: [...]
“This week I did excellent work. We had to fit into one week the same volume I did in three weeks last time, and I’m still alive. You could say things are going well.” Niina Petrokina aims to defend her European title
Niina Petrokina is in good shape based on recent training and has been able to perform all her triple [...]
Niina Petrokina: “The plan is to restore the triple flip and lutz. I hope my leg can handle it and stays strong. My goal at every competition is to do what I can at that moment.”
Niina Petrokina defended title at the Estonian Nationals. original source: sport.err.ee dd. 14th December 2025 by [...]
Niina Petrokina returned to competition at the Tallinn Trophy after Achilles surgery, placing fifth in the short program
Reigning European champion Niina Petrokina returned to competition at the Tallinn Trophy after Achilles surgery, [...]
“We are very hopeful that we’ll compete here in Tallinn at the end of November. At least, that’s the goal.” Niina Petrokina aims to return to competition at the Tallinn Challenger after surgery
Niina Petrokina withdrew from her planned Grand Prix events, aiming to return at the Tallinn Challenger at the end of [...]
“After Europeans, I started jumping a lot with great enthusiasm. I didn’t think about potential problems, but then I overused my right leg. Since then, I’ve felt pain for nine months.” Niina Petrokina on recovery after Achilles tendon surgery
Niina Petrokina Works Toward Recovery After Achilles Tendon Surgery original source: sport.err.ee dd. October 28th [...]
“I hope that “almost” will turn into “very good” very soon!” Niina Petrokina worked with Mark Pillay on her new short program
European Champion Niina Petrokina prepares new short program with Mark Pillay original source: Instagram [...]
Niina Petrokina: “When I think about the Europeans, I can’t say I did anything extraordinarily special in my programs, but I was in the right place at the right time and didn’t make the mistakes I had been making previously.”
Niina Petrokina about her great season. original source: sport.err.ee dd. April 6th 2025 by Anu Saarits [...]
Niina Petrokina: “After winning the European Championships, things weren’t easy — I’ve never experienced so much attention in my life.”
Niina Petrokina about her performance in the short program at the 2025 the World Championships. original source: [...]
Anastasia Gubanova: “I’m happy that I was able to stay on the podium, I understood that I had no chance at gold. I’m very happy for Niina Petrokina as an athlete: to win in front of a home crowd is a special feeling.”
Anastasia Gubanova about winning silver at the European Championships. original source: Sports by Maya [...]
“It happened so fast — I woke up this morning and now here I am standing with a medal… it’s my dream.” Niina Petrokina about winning European Championships
Niina Petrokina about winning European Championships. original source: sport.err.ee dd. January 21st 2025 by Aet [...]