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29/04/2024

Stéphane Lambiel and Skating School of Switzerland prepare a special treat for this summer. Read more about it in our new article!

Musical Meetings of Champéry: The Sorcerer's Apprentice
https://absoluteskating.com/articles/2024champerypromo.html

Update: You can book your tickets here
https://infomaniak.events/shop/S5DtW9qsOG/events/1164828/

18/04/2024

We caught up with Deniss Vasiljevs during the Worlds in Montreal, discussed his ambitions, programs, costumes (and costume violations), and his plans for the coming summer "to be a normal guy."

Deniss Vasiljevs: "It is always about what I can connect with"
https://absoluteskating.com/interviews/2024vasiljevs.html

02/04/2024

In celebration of Stéphane Lambiel's birthday, as a gift to him and his fans, we're taking a nostalgic look back at some wonderful moments from the "Music on Ice" 2023 and 2024 rehearsals.
Join us in this delightful journey:
https://absoluteskating.com/photogallery/2024and23moi.html

22/03/2024

Seeing the skaters you once interviewed and covered now taking on coaching roles, helping to nurture the next generation, and returning to the sport you both share a passion for feels incredibly rewarding for a sports journalist. Following our talk with Ondřej Hotárek, here are two more interviews - with former European leading ice dancers and now young and promising coaches, Nick Buckland and Kirill Khaliavin.

https://absoluteskating.com/interviews/2024bucklandkhaliavin.html

21/03/2024

Ondřej Hotárek has always been one of our favourite skaters to follow and talk to. We've had lengthy and interesting conversations with him and his partners throughout his career, and now we finally got an opportunity to catch up with him as a coach. And not just any coach, but one of the leading coaches in one of the best pair centres in the world.

Ondřej Hotárek: "We want to be the protagonists of Milano-Cortina 2026"
https://absoluteskating.com/interviews/2024hotarek.html

19/03/2024

This season has been especially busy and significant for Adam. By winning both of his Grand Prix assignments, qualifying for the Grand Prix Final and defending the European Champion title, he established himself as one of the World podium contenders. We caught up with him during his preparations towards the most important competition of the season to talk about his approach to his programs, competitions, training process and more.

Adam Siao Him Fa: "Each second of my program is important"
https://absoluteskating.com/interviews/2024adamsiao.html

18/03/2024

Before kick off on Wednesday, Reut recalls some interesting facts and stories from the European Championships 2024:

https://absoluteskating.com/articles/2024euros.html

17/03/2024

Recalling with Iana's photos and wondering who will repeat their podium finish next week...
What do you think?

https://absoluteskating.com/photogallery/20244cc.html

16/03/2024

As the Worlds 2024 in Montreal draws near, Atsuko reminisces about the thrilling event of the previous year as we delve deeper into what to expect in the week ahead.

Looking back at the 2023 Worlds in Saitama by Atsuko Kuryu
https://absoluteskating.com/articles/2023worlds1.html

11/03/2024

The Grand Prix Final usually provides a pretty good insight into who will be the main favorites for Worlds. As we eagerly await their performances next week, let's revisit the Final through Iana's photos.

https://absoluteskating.com/photogallery/2023gpf-practiceday.html

08/03/2024

You read our article and now it's time to see the photos! Recall this amazing event with so many wonderful shots taken by Kasumi. Amazing and fierce competition in men and women, meeting new ice dance couples and a pair, behind the scenes and the gala - you'll have the whole weekend to check them all!

https://absoluteskating.com/photogallery/2023japannationals.html

06/03/2024

Before his second show in Bellinzona, Maryna caught up with Stéphane to talk about his programs, impressions from Europeans, his students, preparation towards Worlds, and... artificial intelligence!

Stéphane Lambiel: "I wish we were less 'connected' and more real"
https://absoluteskating.com/interviews/2024lambielmoi.html

28/02/2024

The 92nd All Japan Figure Skating Championships unfolded as a captivating spectacle of beauty, skill, and rivalry, showcasing the peak of Japanese figure skating talent. Held at the renowned Big Hat venue in Nagano, the championships brought together seasoned veterans and emerging talents, creating a dynamic blend of experience and fresh energy on the ice. Each skater left their mark on the ice in their unique way.
Recall this event with us here!

http://absoluteskating.com/articles/202324japannats.html

20/02/2024

Shoma Uno @ in Innsbruck
Posted due the renewed interest in one of our posts on Twitter, includes some nevere before published photos! Enjoy. :)

From our interview with Shoma back then:
Even after yesterday's 6th place, you still thought you had a chance?
Yes, because I had over 50 points after the short program (Umo had 51.52 points after his short while the leader, Han Yan, had 59.65 - ed.), and I didn't fall and didn't make any big mistakes, I was sure I could make it.

But when you took the ice, were you thinking about that possibility? Did you think about the placement before the start of your program?
I didn't have a specific strategy when I went on the ice before my performance, but I thought that I wanted to do my best in the things I had practiced for such a long time.

You were watching the skaters who competed before you. Is this something you usually do?
Yes, I was there because I wanted to see Han Yan perform, but I usually only watch one performance before mine.

Something else that other skaters usually don't do: you took a bow to the audience first, and then to the judges.
Yes, I did it that way because the audience was giving me such great applause; I thought I had to bow to them first.

I saw you during a few of the cultural program activities. What do you think about this part of the Games?
Generally I like it very much because it is a way to relax during the competition, and also it was a lot of fun. And I hope that I will be able to participate in many more activities there.

11/02/2024

During the NHK Trophy Ayaka caught up with Camden Pulkinen and Alex Johnson, they talked about how their work together, life combining skating with another full-time occupation, and future plans and goals.

Camden Pulkinen, Alex Johnson: "It's important to have a life outside of skating"
http://absoluteskating.com/interviews/2024pulkinenjohnson.html

05/02/2024

2024 Four Continents Photo Highlights
http://absoluteskating.com/photogallery/20244cc-highlights.html

01/02/2024

As they prepare to take the ice at the Four Continents Championships later today, discover the captivating journey of Chinese pair skaters Cheng Peng and Lei Wang.

http://absoluteskating.com/interviews/2024pengwang.html

18/01/2024

Once a competitive skater himself, Kensuke Nakaniwa is now coaching the new generation of Japanese skaters at MF Academy: among them Rinka Watanabe, Yuna Aoki, Ami Nakai, Rio Nakata, Yo Takagi, Tsudoi Sudo, and more. Learn more about him in our latest interview!

🔗: http://absoluteskating.com/interviews/2024kensukenakaniwa.html

10/01/2024

Former competitive ice dancer Benoît Richaud is a world-known choreographer with an impressive roster of skaters he has choreographed for. Read his inspirational conversation with Iana on the site!

🔗 http://www.absoluteskating.com/interviews/2024richaud.html

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08/01/2024

As we look forward to "Music on Ice" 2024, we recall last year's performances and reveal a few details about the upcoming spectacular. Check this new article about one of our favourite shows!
http://absoluteskating.com/articles/2023moi.html

29/12/2023

Don't miss Debi's photos from Scott Hamilton show on the site!

🔗 http://absoluteskating.com/photogallery/2023scottandfriends.html

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22/12/2023

Misha Ge is now in Japan with his students, who are competing at the Japan Nationals 2023. We caught up with him earlier this season to talk about the programs he created for them and his choreography philosophy in general.

http://absoluteskating.com/interviews/2023mishage.html

15/12/2023

Aleksandr Selevko is a three-time Estonian national champion (2020-2022), and his younger brother Mihhail is a two-time Estonian national champion (2019, 2023). They both attended the 2023 NHK Trophy, marking the first time two brothers competed at the same Grand Prix event. Thanks to this opportunity, we caught up with both of them in Osaka to discuss this Grand Prix, their summer camp in the US, coaching experiences, and their goals.

http://absoluteskating.com/interviews/2023selevkos.html

Aleksandr and Mihhail are competing this weekend at the Estonian Nationals. We wish both of them great performances and hope they enjoy this event.

11/12/2023

All our social media coverage in one place! Check the highlights from Beijing here:
http://absoluteskating.com/photogallery/2023gpf-highlights.html

06/12/2023

And last but not least, right on cue before the Grand Prix Final kicks off - some beautiful memories captured by Kasumi in Osaka. Don't miss them on our site!

http://absoluteskating.com/photogallery/2023nhk.html

03/12/2023

We continue with our photo memories toward the Grand Prix Final. This time, Iana reminds us of the cool, the tense, and the exciting scenes from Chongqing!

http://absoluteskating.com/photogallery/2023coc.html

30/11/2023

Toward the Grand Prix Final next week, in the coming days, we'll be recalling beautiful moments from Grand Prix events where our teams worked and reported from. And we start with Skate Canada!

http://absoluteskating.com/photogallery/2023skatecanada-women.html

22/11/2023

We continue our series about Team Korea. Iana caught up with Yelim Kim to discuss her experience at Cup of China, what motivates her to keep improving year by year, and more.

http://absoluteskating.com/interviews/2023yelimkim.html

17/11/2023

Having secured a silver at Skate Canada, Chaeyeon has the chance to qualify for the Grand Prix Final this weekend in Espoo. Keep fingers crossed for her and don't miss our talk here:

Behind Chaeyeon Kim's first senior Grand Prix medal
http://absoluteskating.com/interviews/2023chaeyeonkim.html

16/11/2023

A few days ago, it was announced that Junhwan Cha had decided to withdraw from his second Grand Prix event. We wish him a speedy recovery and hope this interview, conducted in Vancouver, brings some positive emotions to those upset by the news.

Junhwan Cha: "I will come back strong"
http://absoluteskating.com/interviews/2023junhwancha.html

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Daniel Grassl interview

Congratulations to Daniel Grassl for winning Lombardiatrophy 2021 with an amazing free skate! Here is our little interview with Daniel right after his victory! He talks about his new program, what made the difference between the short and the free and how the audience helped him! ✨🤩 #DanielGrassl #LombardiaTrophy2021 #FigureSkating #FigureSkatinginterview #ISUChallenger #TeamItaly