⛸ FS Gossips (2024)

Hana Yoshida: “At that time, I was with Alysa Liu from the United States, and seeing her do a triple axel in the exhibition practice made me think I wanted to try it too.” “My pants ripped at the backside, and I, pardon me, was without underwear. I really needed psychological help after it.” Aleksandra Boikova about official practice at 2020 Europeans “We are just working together, as colleagues.” “Everything that happened with Valieva was unfair.” Evgenia Medvedeva about Tutberidze and Valieva Artem Markelov: “I was always very stressed when I had to jump in competitions. That’s why I switched to ice dance – at least there’s no need to jump.” Aleksandra Boikova: “If it weren’t for many thoughts getting in my way, I would always skate clean. When you’re “stupid,” it’s easier.” Rena Uezono: “For the new season, I’m thinking of including the triple axel. It’s not in its final form yet, so it would be nice if I could add it.” Anna Shcherbakova: “I have immense respect for Kaori Sakamoto. Even in the absence of serious competition, it’s important not to lower your own bar, to show the maximum of your capabilities.” “I can say that I don’t agree somewhere with how my coach raised me in the sport, but I’m here. And I’m healthy, happy, with victories.” Medvedeva about harsh methods in sports “As long as the conflict goes on; Russian citizens cannot compete under the Finnish flag,” told the executive director of the Finland Figure Skating Association Elizaveta Tuktamysheva: “The most expensive program in my career is from Shae-Lynn. It cost around 8K USD. I paid from my own pocket and have not once regretted giving this money for a SP.” Anna Shcherbakova: “I always try to be optimistic. Every time I get injured, I base my recovery on the minimum recovery time. Unfortunately, sometimes things don’t go according to plan. But that’s not a reason to be despondent.” Rena Uezono: “Mao Asada’s free program at the Sochi Olympics is my aspiration.” Elizaveta Tuktamysheva: “Skaters and judges aren’t friends, it’s not the case that we can go somewhere together. I don’t know if it’s forbidden but it’s certainly not encouraged.”