German Pair Hase and Volodin Aim for Gold at European Figure Skating Championship

The duo, formed in 2022, faces tough competition in Tallinn while navigating challenges on and off the ice.

Minerva Hase and Nikita Volodin, Germany's top figure skating pair, are considered favorites for gold at the 2025 European Championships in Tallinn, Estonia.
Despite their success, including two Grand Prix Final wins, the pair remains cautious in their ambitions, focusing on strong performances rather than guaranteeing victory.
Volodin, born in Russia, is pursuing German citizenship to qualify for the 2026 Winter Olympics, with a mandatory language test scheduled for May 2025.
The competition includes strong rivals from Georgia, Hungary, and Italy, with many athletes trained in Russia but representing other nations due to international bans on Russian skaters.
The European Championships mark a potential milestone for Germany, with Hase and Volodin aiming to secure the country's first major victory in pairs skating since 2018.