Sofia Samodelkina: “Arutyunyan gave me a second life in sport, reached out to me, and showed me who I could become. I deeply appreciate this chance.”
Kazakh figure skater Sofia Samodelkina stated that coach Rafael Arutyunyan gave her a second life in the [...]
Ashun Yun: “I didn’t expect to be invited to NHK, so I’m happy to have another great experience after Canada. It was hard to manage my condition perfectly, but I approached it with the mindset of trusting myself and taking on the challenge.”
Ahsun Yun on her performance at the NHK Trophy original source: mfocus.kr dd. November 7th 2025 by Lee Min-jung / [...]
Young You: “Last year, when I had to take a break, I realized even more how precious and happy figure skating is to me, and I wanted to express my desire to regain that meaning.”
Young You on her performance at the NHK Trophy original source: mfocus.kr dd. November 7th 2025 by Lee Min-jung / [...]
Wakaba Higuchi: “I was able to skate with peace of mind, and I think this will carry over to next week. I want to do what I can. If I can skate with the same feelings as today, in even better condition, I’ll be happy.”
Despite a right foot injury, Wakaba Higuchi delivered an emotional performance at her final NHK Trophy, finishing [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “I don’t want to lose. I’d like the next generation to wait just a few more months before taking over (laughs).”
Kaori Sakamoto secured her second consecutive NHK Trophy title with a world-leading score, advancing to the Grand Prix [...]
Junhwan Cha: “I’ve struggled with boots issues for months and couldn’t train as much as I wanted. So I’m treating this event as a step in my preparation rather than focusing on the result.”
Junhwan Cha on his performance at the NHK Trophy original source: mfocus.kr dd. November 7th 2025 by Lee Min-jung / [...]
Rafael Arutyunyan: “I’m very happy for Samodelkina. Things have been tough for her, but she proved herself to be a fighter. Of course, there is still a lot of work ahead. She needs to grow in her own eyes, to develop self-respect.”
Rafael Arutyunyan: Sofia Samodelkina Proved Herself a Fighter at the Grand Prix of Japan original source: Maya [...]
Shun Sato: “My goal isn’t just to participate in the Olympics; my biggest goal is to win a medal there. I want to work hard from here to make that dream come true.”
Shun Sato delivered a personal best performance to secure second place at the NHK Trophy, earning a spot in the Grand [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “I’m relieved that all my jumps were satisfactory. If I make even one mistake, things can fall apart.”
Kaori Sakamoto leads the short program at the NHK Trophy Grand Prix event with a season-best score, aiming for a [...]
“We were able to improve our personal best by 5 points. Since we received higher scores than ever before, we’re truly, incredibly happy right now.”
Japanese pair skaters Yuna Nagaoka and Sumitada Moriguchi set a new personal best and placed fourth in the short [...]
“I don’t want to hold back – I want to skate with everything I’ve got.” Wakaba Higuchi prepares for her Grand Prix debut at NHK Trophy while recovering from a foot injury
Wakaba Higuchi Sets Her Sights on NHK Trophy Despite Recent Injury original source: Hochi News dd. 6th November, [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “Right now, I feel like I absolutely cannot afford even one mistake, so I want to stay strong and pull through.”
Kaori Sakamoto Prepares for NHK Trophy with Determination Despite Practice Challenges original source: [...]
“I made my senior debut here at the NHK Trophy. Back then, everything seemed so big and frightening. But looking back, it wasn’t as big as I thought.” Seoyeong Wi about her performance at the Grand Prix series
Seoyeong Wi about her performance at the Grand Prix series 2024/2025. original source: mfocus.kr dd. 9th November [...]
“You were really laughing, weren’t you?” “There’s a change in the music, and since there was quite a bit of time left, I thought we might as well rest. Well I’m 32 now!” Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara about mistake on a pair spin and silver at the NHK Trophy
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara about winning silver at the NHK Trophy. original source: number.bunshun.jp dd. 13th [...]
Yuna Aoki: “After deciding to continue as an active competitor this season, I’ve been trying to cherish every single day. I believe I have nothing to lose, so I want to make it a year of challenges.”
Yuna Aoki on her performance at the NHK Trophy 2024. original source: Nikkansports dd. 10th November / Nikkansports [...]
“I’ve become sensitive to muscle. Almost like a bodybuilder.” Mone Chiba about increasing her muscular strength
Mone Chiba on his performance at the NHK Trophy 2024. original source: Nikkansports dd. 10th November 2024 by [...]
Kao Miura: “I’m still very shocked, and I really wanted to achieve good results at the NHK Trophy. I think all I can do is go back and practice so that I never feel this way again.”
Kao Miura on his performance at the NHK Trophy 2024. original source: Nikkansports dd. 11th November 2024 by [...]
Yelim Kim: “Scores are important, but I think it’s a stage where I should concentrate on myself rather than on scores or rankings. I’m relieved that I could finish without any injuries or other issues.”
Yelim Kim about her performance at the Grand Prix in 2024/2025 season. original source: mfocus.kr dd. 8th November [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “When I first performed the complete Chicago piece, I struggled greatly and it was a complete mess. This time, I did my best to make it enjoyable for both viewers and judges, and I’m glad it paid off.”
Kaori Sakamoto on winning NHK Trophy 2024. original source: Nikkansports / Nikkansports dd. 10th November 2024 by [...]
Yuma Kagiyama: “Because the short program went without mistakes, there was too strong a feeling that I needed to do well in the free skate. This led to a bit of an overall panic, and I wasn’t able to adjust properly until the end. “
Yuma Kagiyama on his performance at the NHK Trophy 2024. View this post on Instagram A post [...]
“A good point was that even though we made mistakes, we didn’t crumble but were able to return to our usual as we practiced, regaining our focus. That shows we’ve really grown.” Miura and Kihara on their performance at the NHK Trophy
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara on their performance at the NHK Trophy 2024. original source: Nikkansports dd. 7th [...]
Yuma Kagiyama: “It’s the fourth event of the series but my first one, so having watched the first three events, I’ve seen some highly competitive performances. So I’m really looking forward to skating with everyone.”
Yuma Kagiyama about his upcoming performance at the NHK Trophy 2024. original source: Nikkansports dd. 7th November [...]
Shoma Uno “I’m not really as concerned as everyone seems to think. If I lost my motivation due to under-rotation or something like that, I’d gracefully retire.”
Translation of Shoma Uno's comments before Grand Prix Final original source: nikkansports.com dd. 6th December [...]
Carolina Kostner: “The artistic aspect requires everything—technical, mental, and life experiences and takes time. But Yuma understands that direction well.”
Tranlsation of Carolina Kostner's comments about working with Yuma Kagiyama and his performance at the NHK Trophy [...]