Veveco Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Philippe Candeloro was interviewed in "le Parisien", a French newspaper (he usually comments figure skating events for the French national TV). The article can be found here (but you need a subscription for access). I'm translating here some of his comments about recent notable events if anyone is interested. Nothing really new or surprising, but it's worth noting that it was at least mentioned in the news this week. It's a quick translation, so I apologize for any awkward wording. Quote What is your opinion on the 2 scandals that are shaking the French skating team? Both matters are tainting the field. Not everything can be excused. Morgan tried to explain himself, but it will follow him for a very long time. It seems that he admitted the facts by apologizing. However, in the USA, this type of issue is damaging and never forgotten. I'm bothered (sad? annoyed?) for him because I like him. But he's not a kid anymore, and he should know better. The coaching team is also in trouble... From what I read, they tried to cover up the matter or calm things down before the Pyeongchang games in 2018. Unfortunately, this might eventually fall back on Kevin Aymoz, who also works with them. Were you surprised by Laurine Lecavalier testing positive? It's a crazy story! No one expected that from her. Was she doping? Was she just having some fun or was she drugged unknowingly? Laurine deserves better than this, I'm really pissed because the damage is done. I hope that she will be cleared for the rest of her career. The French federation finds itself in trouble... Our president Didier Gailhaguet has to deal with it, unfortunately. The situation isn't easy, for a French team about to leave for Europeans. I'm putting myself in his shoes: he's not responsible for the behavior of his athletes and he will defend them to the best of his abilities. But we could do without theses affairs. After that, he predicts a victory for P&C, hopes for a podium for Kevin and wishes the best to Maé but expects the Russians to dominate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockstaryuzu Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Thanks for the translation. TBH it's the kind of situation where's there's really not much Candaloro can say beyond this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ralucutzagy Posted February 15, 2020 Share Posted February 15, 2020 Congrats! And wow great wedding photos!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SitTwizzle Posted March 15, 2020 Share Posted March 15, 2020 First act of Nathalie Péchalat as FFSG President : all skating rinks are to close from tonight, even for clubs. So, nothing to expect at home for Gabriella Papadakis and Guillaume Cizeron, already deprived of ice in Montréal. https://ffsg.org/mesures-exceptionnelles/ (I can translate if somebody want?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubyblue Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 A really nice podcast with Gabriella Papadakis (by Lilah Fear in her show) - she's so interesting to listen to, very honest, not avoiding difficult topics like anxiety, depresion and darkness or costume malfunction at OG but also very self conscious, mature and funny. I didn't know she's interested in studying foreign languages. https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/gabriella-papadakis/id1358459893?i=1000469537587 I find this kind of converastions much more interesting and inspirational than many of materials prepared by "proffesional journalists". Focused on what interlocutor actually thinks, feels and wants to say, taking time for that and not looking for a sensational quotes. You can learn so much more about a real person from that. [Quite long but not boring at all and I guess many of us have some spare time at home rn.] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SitTwizzle Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 12 hours ago, ralucutzagy said: If they chose it for a program, it may arouse again the question of narrative tone in songs for the music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Veveco Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 The lift!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercedes Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 59 minutes ago, Veveco said: The lift!! they are brilliant !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SitTwizzle Posted April 13, 2020 Share Posted April 13, 2020 Excellent! Speaking of size, she is 1m68 and he is 1m60, so they would make a VERY original skating pair. ;-) And true, they are training mates and must be blocked in Florida... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockstaryuzu Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 On 4/4/2020 at 6:22 PM, SitTwizzle said: If they chose it for a program, it may arouse again the question of narrative tone in songs for the music. Um, this was their program this year: On 4/8/2020 at 3:40 AM, ralucutzagy said: Who did it better? TBH, I find Guillaume twerks disturbingly well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SitTwizzle Posted May 2, 2020 Share Posted May 2, 2020 I don't know if this is the right thread... There was an official statement as to resuming sports in France, the de-confinement starting May 11. What is clear : there will be red zones (at the moment, the North-East half of the country) and green zones, to be defined definitely next Thursday. No competition before August. In green zones, outside individual sports will be allowed with special rules (use of changing rooms, distances, no more than 100km from home). Collective and contact (= fighting) sports won't for now. High-level and professional sports people are no exception. What is unclear, because the spokesperson doesn't even bother to speak a grammatically correct French, is for inside individual sports — such as skating, as outside rinks are all melt now. The sports minister doesn't seem to have had more information. http://www.sports.gouv.fr/accueil-du-site/actualites/article/reprise-de-l-activite-sportive But they say they will publish a detailed guide soon. I hope it will be precise indeed, though most top French skaters train in US or Canada. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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