Wakaba Higuchi: “I’m a bit concerned about the pain, so I’ll take care of it. I’ll try to get my body ready for the short program.”

Wakaba Higuchi on the upcoming Skate America Grand Prix

original source: Nikkansports, November 14th 2025 by Daisuke Fujitsuka

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Wakaba Higuchi (24), ninth at the fourth event NHK Trophy, participated in official practice ahead of the competition. Here’s a translation of her comments posted on Nikkansports.

Higuchi, competing in back-to-back events after the NHK Trophy, candidly shared, “It’s not so much being positive as just having to do it.” Facing a tough schedule while dealing with pain in her right foot, she said, “I’m a bit concerned about the pain, so I’ll take care of it. There’s a day off tomorrow, so I’ll try to get my body ready for the short program.”

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