“I want to keep challenging myself with more complex programs that can earn higher scores.” Sota Yamamoto after earning his first medal at an ISU Championship
Sota Yamamoto earned his first ISU Championship podium with a bronze medal at the Four Continents, achieving a personal best and expressing determination for further growth next season.
original source: Nikkansports 25d January 2026 by Katsube Kota
Sota Yamamoto (26) achieved a season-best total of 270.07 points, earning his first podium finish at an International Skating Union Championship with a bronze medal. Here’s a translation of his comments.
Following his third-place finish in the short program, Yamamoto also placed third in the free skate with 175.39 points. The 26-year-old made his mark, saying, “There were mistakes and some regrets, but not letting those affect the rest of my performance led to my first medal. That’s something I want to praise.”
He made an error on his planned opening quadruple salchow, which became a triple, but then succeeded with a quadruple toe loop–triple toe loop combination and a solo quadruple toe loop. All three spins received Level 4. “I feel like I was just a little short,” he said, regretting the mistake, but added, “Not letting the mistake affect me afterward shows my growth. I was able to show what I’ve practiced, step by step.”
Yamamoto also expressed his intention to continue competing next season: “I want to keep challenging myself with more complex programs that can earn higher scores.”
Related topics: Four Continents Championships, Sota Yamamoto
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