Yuna Nagaoka: “My performance at my first Olympics wasn’t what I had envisioned. Four years from now, I will definitely return to this stage. And, hand in hand with Sumi-kun, we will continue to grow so that we can win a medal.”
Yuna Nagaoka who competes in pair skating together with Sumitada Moriguchi on her Olympic experience. original [...]
Junhwan Cha: “I narrowly missed the medal I was aiming for, but since I gave everything in that moment, I don’t feel any regrets.”
Junhwan Cha returns home: “Fourth place, no regrets… I’ll rest for now.” original source: yna.co.kr dd. [...]
Alexander Zhulin: “It’s hard to accept that Liu is an Olympic champion, but Valieva is not.”
Alexander Zhulin stated that he cannot call Alysa Liu the strongest figure skater in the world. original source: [...]
“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 [...]
Carolina Kostner: “For Malinin, it was definitely tough. Getting up after a fall is very personal. But you need to know that a fall doesn’t define your career; in fact, it can help you understand what you want to do more or differently next time.”
Carolina Kostner reflected on Ilia Malinin’s Olympic disappointment, the challenges of being both a parent and [...]
Wenjing Sui, the 2022 Beijing Olympic gold medalist on Yuna Nagaoka and Sumitada Moriguchi: “They can reach the world’s top next season.”
Japan won a record six medals in figure skating at the Milano-Cortina Olympics, and rising pair Yuna Nagaoka and [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “It was like a roller coaster. I truly felt so many emotions over those 17 days. But I’m satisfied that I was able to win a medal of a better color than at the Beijing Olympics.”
Kaori Sakamoto, who won silver medals in both the women’s and team events at the Milano-Cortina Olympics, described [...]
“It’s what I experience every day, being under constant scrutiny and pressure. Not every athlete is able to handle this. Honestly, I don’t think I was ready for it at these Olympic Games.” Ilia Malinin about his Olympic exhibition program
Olympic champion in team event and world champion Ilia Malinin reflected on his exhibition program dedicated to mental [...]
Yuma Kagiyama: “I want to explore my potential as a skater, take a broader view of skating, and try various things. I want to choreograph my own programs and attempt new skills.”
The Japanese Olympic team returned home after winning a record 24 medals at the Milano-Cortina Winter Games, with [...]
Mikhail Shaidorov: “When I realized I had a medal, I felt I deserved it. I’d been through a lot, and I was very happy. But when it went further – second place, then first – it was a complete shock.”
Mikhail Shaidorov on winning the Olympics original source: Tengri News dd. 23d February 2026 by Yulia Milonova [...]
“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 [...]
Anjelika Krylova: “Even a great skater like Cizeron needs time to adjust to his partner. He had high hopes that he could pull it off here. I feel sorry, but he couldn’t. Chock and Bates should have won the Olympics.”
Olympic medalist and coach Anjelika Krylova stated that the American duo Madison Chock and Evan Bates should have won [...]
Tatiana Tarasova: “Petr Gumennik was simply robbed. They just stole his medal. First, they crushed him, and then they robbed him.”
Tatiana Tarasova, Honored Coach of the USSR in figure skating, believes that Russian skater Petr Gumennik was unfairly [...]
Yuma Kagiyama: “The four years since Beijing were tougher than I expected, and I had a lot of doubts. If you asked me whether I could go through the same experience for another four years, I’m not confident.”
Yuma Kagiyama, who won silver medals in both the individual and team events at the Milano-Cortina Olympics, expressed [...]
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, [...]
Loena Hendrickx: “I expected a bit higher score. Certainly not the highest score of my life, but it was a bit disappointing. But I’m proud to be at the Olympics. I’m glad I could leave the ice with a smile.”
Loena Hendrickx on her performance at the 2026 Olympics. original source: Sporza dd. 19th February 2026 [...]
Daniel Grassl: “I had food poisoning. After the competition, I had to go straight to the bathroom. The team bronze makes me happy, but at the same time I’m disappointed because the problem happened right at the Olympics.”
Italy's Daniel Grassl struggled with illness at the 2026 Olympics. original source: oasport.it dd. 13th January [...]
“This is only their first season, and their age in four years is absolutely not a barrier. I would be surprised and a bit frustrated if they decided to stop. This is just the beginning of their story.” Haguenauer on Fournier Beaudry and Cizeron
Guillaume Cizeron made Olympic history by winning ice dance gold at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Games with Laurence [...]
Alexander Zhulin: “If Valieva hadn’t received a four-year ban, she would have easily torn everyone apart at this Olympics. But today, Liu skated amazingly.”
Alexander Zhulin shared his thoughts on the level of women’s figure skating at the 2026 Olympic Games original [...]
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 [...]
Massimo Scali: “Alysa has this incredible ability to turn pressure into joy. That’s why, in the most important moments, she’s able to show her best qualities.”
Coach Massimo Scali shared his thoughts on Alysa Liu’s victory in women’s figure skating at the 2026 Milan [...]
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 [...]
Nina Pinzarrone: “I’m glad to deliver a performance like this at the Olympics, with all the pressure it entails – and I was able to enjoy it as well. I want to do it again. It’s four years away, but I hope to be there again.”
Nina Pinzarrone Proud of Olympic Debut and Sets Sights on 2030 Winter Olympics original source: Sporza dd. 19th [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “Honestly, this result is disappointing. But coach Nakano told me, ‘Since you earned a silver, now it’s your turn to train an Olympic gold medalist.’ Maybe one day I’ll show up at the Games again, this time as a coach.”
Kaori Sakamoto concluded her competitive career with a silver medal at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics. original [...]