Figure skater Daria Usacheva took the ice as part of Eteri Tutberidze’s Champions on Ice show, performing to Never Enough from The Greatest Showman. The routine comes during a period of recovery following an injury sustained at the Grand Prix in Japan in November 2021. Usacheva has stated that she did not attempt any jumps during the show, focusing instead on controlled expression and artistry while her body mends.
Following the rental performance, Usacheva offered reflections on the experience and the road ahead. She described the moment as filled with remarkable emotion and a full house that greeted her with warm, enthusiastic applause. The sensation at that moment was something she found difficult to put into words, a mix of pride, relief, and gratitude for support from fans and teammates alike.
On the path to full recovery, the skater emphasized steady progress rather than rapid leaps. She noted that the pace of improvement remains measured, with no sudden breakthroughs or setbacks. The focus has been on maintaining consistency across training and show appearances while gradually reintroducing technical elements. In her own words, the timeline for development remains steady in all aspects—physical readiness, training cadence, and the execution of elements—yet the approach to those elements has been adjusted to accommodate the healing process.
The event also highlighted a broader moment in the sport, as the program lineup included former skater Adelia Petrosyan performing to a diverse set of pieces, including Billie Eilish’s No Time To Die and Ciara’s Paint It Black, underlining the show’s emphasis on contemporary music and expressive interpretation in figure skating.
It is worth recalling that the International Skating Union took steps to suspend Russian and Belarusian skaters from competition through the end of the season, a policy that has shaped the competitive landscape and the opportunities available for athletes during this period.