“Winning the team silver with Team Japan. Everyone worked hard, and the performances were heartfelt – that’s my best memory.” Kaori Sakamoto on her Olympic memories

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Olympic silver medalist Kaori Sakamoto expressed gratitude at the "Thank You Parade" in Tokyo, reflecting on the power [...]

Elizaveta Tuktamysheva: “Reducing the number of jumps means that the weakest jump will be removed, not the strongest. And those who have been winning with their technical skills should continue to win, because they will still have a variety of quads.”

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Elizaveta Tuktamysheva commented on the reduction of jumps in the free program, saying she views the change calmly and [...]

Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron: “We plan to take a vacation, see what opportunities arise, what motivates us, and what challenges we want to set for ourselves in the future.”

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Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron expressed their joy at winning both Olympic and World titles in ice [...]

Shun Sato: “Last season, I didn’t win any golds, only third and second places, so my main goal is to change the color of my medals. I want to approach every competition with the mindset of winning them all.”

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Olympic medalist Shun Sato returned to his alma mater for the first time in four years, expressing gratitude for [...]

“Some athletes achieved their goals, while others, like myself, may have some regrets, but each step we took was a step toward a hopeful future.” Kaori Sakamoto delivered a heartfelt speech on behalf of the Japanese team during their visit to Prime Minister

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Olympic silver medalist Kaori Sakamoto delivered a heartfelt speech on behalf of the Japanese team during their visit [...]

“Over the four years since the Beijing Olympics, I’ve had many experiences and felt a lot, so I wanted to take some time to pause and reflect on myself.” Yuma Kagiyama on taking pause from competitions next season

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Olympic silver medalist Yuma Kagiyama explained his decision to take a break from competition, expressing a desire for [...]

Adeliia Petrosian: “It was clear that without the quad toe loop, there would be no medal at all – I couldn’t even fight for one. So there was never an option to go without quads.”

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Adeliia Petrosian spoke about why she decided to attempt a quadruple jump at the Olympic Games. original source: [...]

Elizaveta Tuktamysheva: “Female athletes often face a broader set of expectations – not only regarding results, but also how they look and present themselves on the ice. That’s enormous pressure, especially in adolescence because your body is changing.”

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Elizaveta Tuktamysheva spoke in an interview with Forbes about the pressure women face in sports. original source: [...]

Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara: “It may have been difficult to get attention before, but we’re happy that so many people watched us at these Olympics. We want to keep working so that Japan can become a powerhouse in pairs skating.”

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Olympic gold medalist pair Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara received a hero’s welcome at the “Thank You Parade” in [...]

Kaori Sakamoto: “Coach Nakano once told me, ‘It’s good that you have a personality that draws people in, but to be a coach, you also have to be willing to play the ‘bad guy’ sometimes.’ I want to be strong-hearted and do my best as a coach.”

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Four-time world champion Kaori Sakamoto expressed gratitude for nutritional support during her final season, reflected [...]

Tuktamysheva: “The last five years of my career were the most comfortable for me: I clearly understood that stepping onto the ice was my choice. I became someone who leads the training process together with the coach, not just someone who obeys.”

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World champion Elizaveta Tuktamysheva spoke about when she developed a conscious approach to figure [...]

“As of right now, it’s a decision I will make in the summer, but I definitely don’t think I’m done with figure skating.” Amber Glenn is taking time to reflect on whether competitive skating remains in her future

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Amber Glenn Reflects on Her Journey and the Future of Her Competitive Career original source: NBC Sports [...]

“Food is not something to avoid. By eating well, gaining strength, and practicing properly, your metabolism increases and training becomes much more efficient.” Kaori Sakamoto intends to use her experience to teach the next generation

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Kaori Sakamoto, who retired after a successful season, thanked her sponsor for nutritional support and shared her [...]