Why are so many elite skaters Russian?
The article discusses the prominence of Russian skaters in elite figure skating, particularly among recent US Olympic team members despite Russia's ban from participation.
A Russian skater who fell on the ice later caused a stir among journalists and stated: "I am ashamed"
Russian figure skater Adelija Petrosian fell during her performance, leading to disappointment and a sixth-place finish at the competition.
Drobiazko and Vanagas became tools of propaganda: they appeared on Russian state television
Lithuanian figure skaters Margarita Drobiazko and Povilas Vanagas featured on Russian state television, discussing personal aspects of their lives amidst controversy over Drobiazko's lost Lithuanian citizenship.
Russia tries to assert itself in the figure skating arena in Milan
The Milan-Cortina Olympic Games will be the third consecutive ones without the Russian flag or anthem due to the country's invasion of Ukraine, but attempts are being made to allow Russian athletes to compete under neutral status.
A Russian teenage girl burst into the Olympics and caused a peculiar commotion โ questionable behavior from journalists
18-year-old Adeliia Petrosjan's performance at the Olympic skating event in Milan attracted significant attention and controversy, particularly due to unexpected Russian fan support and media reactions.
After-vapors: Russian-origin couple wins medals
A Georgian pair, Anastasia Metelkina and Luka Berulava, won the silver medal in figure skating at the Winter Olympics, marking Georgia's first Olympic medal in its history.
PM OLYMPIC โฉ The Russians are striving to reclaim the figure skating arena in the name of repatriation
The article discusses how the Russian figure skating team is working to compete at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics without the Russian flag and anthem due to past doping violations and the ongoing conflict with Ukraine.
On Olympic ice โ and with a hint of Russian: "Everything is different here than in China"
Lithuanian figure skater A. Petrosian reflected on differences in public reactions in Milan compared to China after her performance at the Olympic Games.
Petrosyan ranks 5th in short program as a neutral individual participant at Russian Championships
Adelia Petrosyan, the three-time Russian champion, finishes 5th in the women's short program as a neutral athlete at the Russian Championships.
What is the situation with neutrality in Milan's figure skating competitions?
Adelija Petrosjana, a Russian figure skater, raises concerns about the neutrality of athletes representing Russia at the Milan-Cortina Olympic Games, particularly given her association with a controversial coach and limited international competition experience.
Frost ran even to the president. The guru of miraculous Russian girls now scares Olympic Italy
Eteri Tutberidze, a controversial Russian figure skating coach, returns to the Olympics amidst doping accusations, stirring negative sentiments in Italy.
He breaks all boundaries of the possible in figure skating
Ilia Malinin, a 21-year-old American with Russian roots, is revolutionizing figure skating with his extraordinary skills, according to a Danish expert.
"It doesn't happen at every Olympics that an athlete shows up with an incredible story that captures the audience's attention"
Ilia Malinin, a 21-year-old American with Russian roots, is breaking boundaries in figure skating and capturing the attention of the audience at the Olympics.
Winter Olympics: Russian Figure Skating with Russia Absent
The absence of the Russian flag at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina underscores the lasting influence of Russian figure skating through athletes competing as Individual Neutral Athletes.
Ukrainian figure skater Marsak faces sharp reaction from Russia
Ukrainian figure skater Kirilo Marsak received negative backlash from Russia for his stance on competition against Russian skater Pyotr Gumenik at the upcoming 2026 Olympics.
Russian figure skater evasively responds to TVNET+ question regarding Ukrainian objections to his participation
A Russian figure skater, Pyotr Gumenik, competes internationally for the first time since 2022 amidst Ukrainian competitor Kirilo Marsak's objections to his presence.
Gallery: Flag waving in violation of a strict ban! The Russian flag was waved at the Olympic figure skating competition
The waving of the Russian flag at the Olympic figure skating competition has sparked controversy due to strict regulations against the presence of athletes from Russia and Belarus at the Games.
Russian skater dances to the song 'Dhurandhar' at the Winter Olympics, video goes viral
A Russian figure skater, Anastasia Gubanova, captivated audiences at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy with her performance set to Bollywood music, particularly the title track from the film 'Dhurandhar.'
S. Ambruleviฤius Started Laughing Upon Hearing the Comment from the Russian Representing Georgia: 'A Lot Can Be Said'
During a rhythmic program dance, the Lithuanian pair scored 82.95 points, just shy of their personal record, and will continue their performance on Wednesday after securing seventh place in the overall standings.
Ukrainian figure skater Marsak openly expresses thoughts on 'neutral' competitor
Ukrainian figure skater Kirilo Marsak shares his thoughts on the neutrality of Russian skater Piotr Gumenik ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics.
Banned Winter Olympics star won't compete in 2026 after losing final appeal as medals stripped
Kamila Valieva, the Russian figure skater banned for doping, will not compete in the 2026 Winter Olympics after losing her final appeal and having her medals stripped.
A scandal shakes the Olympics - the Russian coach arrived in Milan with two dancers, already having sunk one of her stars in doping
A prominent Russian figure skating coach, E. Tutberidze, faces scandal as her pupil K. Valieva was embroiled in a doping controversy during the Beijing Olympics.
WADA leader disturbed by controversial figure skating coach's presence at Winter Olympics
WADA President Witold Banka expressed discontent over the presence of Russian coach Eteri Tutberidze at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics due to her history with doping scandals involving her students.
Tutberidse at the Olympics?: "I feel uneasy at the thought of her presence"
Witold Banka, the president of WADA, sharply criticizes the accreditation of controversial Russian figure skating coach Eteri Tutberidse for the Olympic Games in Milan, expressing concern over her presence.
Ilia Malinin, the god of ice wears skates
Ilia Malinin, a 21-year-old American and double world champion from a family of Russian skaters, elevates figure skating to new heights with performances set to music from shows like 'Succession' and 'Euphoria'.
The return of the Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva after doping caused discontent in Russia
19-year-old Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva returned to competition after serving her doping suspension, eliciting mixed emotions among fans and commentators.
Russian Figure Skater Kamila Valieva Set for Comeback โ But Not at Olympics
Kamila Valieva, a Russian figure skating prodigy, is set to make her competitive comeback after a doping scandal that led to the stripping of her medals, but she will not compete in the upcoming Olympics.