Overview
- Minerva Hase and Nikita Volodin, the pair-skating vice world champions, say they handle expectations best with some pressure and aim to stay composed.
- They defend their European Championship title in Sheffield next week, which they describe as their general rehearsal for the Olympics.
- The duo confirms their programs are finalized and intends to use the European Championships to build confidence for Milan–Cortina.
- Their Olympic pairs competition is scheduled for February 15 and 16 in Milan, where they are regarded as medal contenders.
- Hase calls competing at the Games an honor and emphasizes enjoying their performances, while carrying the Deutsche Eislauf Union’s medal hopes.