Rika Kihira: “While I’m still unable to practice jumps that put significant strain on my body, I’ve been working on full run-throughs of various programs instead.”
Rika Kihira shares current condition as she aims for a full comeback from injury.
original source: Tokyo Sports dd. May 12th 2025 / Instagram
Rika Kihira (22), the 2018 Grand Prix Final champion in women’s single skating, has shared on her Instagram Page an update on her current condition as she works toward a full recovery from injury. Here’s a translation.
Kihira has been battling the effects of a stress fracture in her right talus bone, which has led to several seasons of struggle to regain her top form. In September 2024, she announced, “I was registered to compete in the Chubu Championships starting on September 21 this year, but I have decided to withdraw from the event.” This marked her decision to take a second consecutive season off from competition. She has been focusing on complete healing while carefully balancing her condition with her training routine.
On May 12, Kihira updated her followers on Instagram, posting a video capturing her recent practice sessions. “This is from the latter part of choreography leading into steps after a run-through of the program. (There are some parts that don’t yet comply with the new rules.) While I’m still unable to practice jumps that put significant strain on my body, I’ve been working on full run-throughs of various programs instead. I’m still in the rehabilitation phase, but I also wanted to share how I’m currently training, so I decided to post this.”
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