2026 Olympics: Rhythm Dance

[CaroLiza_fan]

Sofía and Asaf were running in holding hands! I always worry when I see skaters doing that.

And when the Warm-Up started, they were straight to it!

Had to laugh when the camera focussed in on them. They went their separate ways just after thecamera arrived on them, so the camera followed Sofía. Of course it did! We saw her taking off her jacket, and throwing it to the boards. (I didn't spot who was there to catch it).

Those massive cardboard cut-outs of their heads in the audience are kinda freaky!

Next time we saw them was in the last minute, they we just going by the coaches, and Sofía was adjusting her ponytail.

Right, here they come.. Starting the competition with my first set of kids.

ALL THE BEST SOFÍA AND ASAF!!!

CaroLiza_fan

 

[moonvine]

Phebe and James!!!

 

[Sabsi]

Let the Ricky Martin games begin!

 

[Ichatdelune]

Say hello to Ricky Martin 1/n

 

[norwegianfairytale]

The fact that we are starting the Ice Dance Olympics with Ricky Martin is so funny

 

[ruffledgrouse]

Bad Bunny yesterday and Ricky Martin today, It's a good day

 

[KevinThiem]

Phew. Finished eating and got back jsut in time.

Just when I saw TNT Sports / Eurosport showing Speed Skating highlights, I suppose it was all over the news in Italy about Gina Lollobrigida's great niece winning the 3,000m race. Like, it's a big enough achievement to do it on your birthday, but to do it carrying the extra weight of that surname.

CaroLiza_fan

Plus, they showed her with her little boy, Tommaso, 2 1/2 years old. https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02...ancesca-lollobrigida-italy-speedskating-gold/

 

[Ichatdelune]

The fact that we are starting the Ice Dance Olympics with Ricky Martin is so funny

Nah, we're starting the Ricky Martin Olympics with ID

 

[elektra blue]

Ricky Martin has entered the chat

 

[museksk8r]

Ugh, I’m gonna need more caffeine to help me get through this. My anxiety is through the roof!

 

[rollerblade]

I copied Jackie Wong's Olympic skate calendar onto my Google calendar, which automatically synced to any time zone.... Yet I somehow still missed the start time

 

[figureskatingandrainbows]

1. Sofia VAL & Asaf KAZIMOV ESP
RD: "Maria" by Ricky Martin; "La Copa de la Vida" by Ricky Martin; "Livin’ La Vida Loca" by Ricky Martin, choreo by Kirill Khaliavin

SyTwW4+SyTwM4
MiStW1+MiStM1
PSt1
ChRS1 +1.50
RoLi4

RD: 64.98

Well, we open with a clean rhythm dance without any disasters, hopefully that continues! The crowd was really into this program, and Sofia & Val got great GOEs on their elements. They seemed a little tight, especially on both the step sequences, which was reflected in the levels, but that was a great Olympic debut from these two! They seemed to really enjoy the experience which is what matters most.

 

[norwegianfairytale]

Well done Sofia and Asaf! No big erros and a good Olympic debut!

 

[Ichatdelune]

Ugh, I’m gonna need more caffeine to help me get through this. My anxiety is through the roof!

Speaking from experience caffeine is actually bad for anxiety, harder heart palpitations and such

 

[ruffledgrouse]

Ugh, I’m gonna need more caffeine to help me get through this. My anxiety is through the roof!

Try alcohol instead!

 

[tulosai]

They aren't the strongest technically but I really enjoy their vibe and energy.

 

[cocteautwin]

Ricky Martin number one
They were sharp but looked a bit tense (mostly she), steps were a bit chaotic, not smooth. Overall, nice job.

 

[tulosai]

Try alcohol instead!

Thinking about it

 

[norwegianfairytale]

Looks like they are strict with levels, only PS1.

 

[elektra blue]

we're all thinking of getting drunk and it's not my fault this time