Tatiana Tarasova criticized the IOC’s decision to maintain sanctions against Russian athletes, calling it unfair and urging for urgent support for Russian sport.
Olympic champion Fedor Klimov commented on ultra-C elements in pair skating, advocating for higher scoring of quads to encourage technical progress in the sport.
Olympic silver medalist and four-time world champion Kaori Sakamoto shared a heartfelt handwritten message of gratitude ahead of her upcoming retirement press conference.
The IOC has lifted its recommendations for restrictions on Belarusian athletes' participation in competitions, while sanctions against Russian athletes remain in place.
Ilia Averbukh stated that Ilia Malinin should not blame the press for his Olympic disappointment, emphasizing that Malinin is still young and will learn from the experience.
Sofia Samodelkina discussed her coach Rafael Arutyunyan’s high expectations, her ongoing struggles with weight and discipline, and her journey toward a healthier approach to training and body image.
Olympic bronze medalist Ami Nakai was moved to tears when surprised by her favorite group NiziU during a TV appearance, expressing her gratitude and desire to skate to their music someday.
Olympic silver medalist Alexandra Trusova commented on the results of the 2026 Milan Olympics, emphasizing that current skaters should not be considered inferior to those from previous years and that all medalists deserved their achievements.
World and European champion Elizaveta Tuktamysheva discussed how rule changes in figure skating may shift the focus toward choreography and self-expression, while maintaining the importance of technical strength. original source: Championat Elizaveta Tuktamysheva shared her thoughts on how changes in figure skating rules affect the development of the sport. Here’s a translation of her comments. […]
Tatiana Tarasova supported Ilia Malinin’s claim that media pressure negatively affected his Olympic performance, stating that journalists unintentionally disrupted his focus.
