
The Future of Pairs, Part III:
Making pairs skating safe and healthy requires tackling the misogyny and homophobia that lies at the root of the gender imbalance in the sport.
Making pairs skating safe and healthy requires tackling the misogyny and homophobia that lies at the root of the gender imbalance in the sport.
Over the last year, I have been investigating how to grow interest in pairs skating. In this second part of the series, I talked to skaters and coaches about what motivates them, and the barriers that hamper the growth of the discipline.
Ondrej Hotarek shared his thoughts on what makes a successful pair team, the keys for success this season, and his hopes for the sport.
It was a moment that capped a wildly successful European Championship for Bianconi, who is best known as a pairs coach. Teams that Bianconi works with secured all three spots on the podium, and her long-time student Matteo Rizzo won silver in the men’s event.
In this moment of triumph, Bianconi reflected on her journey as a coach, and the opportunities provided by the upcoming Milano-Cortina Olympics in 2026.
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