Mao Shimada: “There are still some issues with my quad jump, which I’ll also attempt in the free skate, but I want to challenge myself properly.”
Mao Shimada aiming for a historic fourth consecutive World Junior title
original source: Nikkansports 3d March 2026 by Muramoto Wataru
The World Junior Figure Skating Championships open in Tallinn, Estonia, with Japan’s Mao Shimada aiming for a historic fourth consecutive title. Here’s a translation of her comments posted on Nikkansports.
The World Junior Figure Skating Championships will open on the 4th in Tallinn, Estonia. Official practice began on the 3rd, and Mao Shimada, who is aiming for an unprecedented fourth consecutive women’s title, shared her aspirations: “I don’t want to focus on the consecutive wins; I just want to enjoy myself and give my all in my performance.”
She also commented on her condition, saying, “I’m not at my best yet, so I want to improve from here.” After falling on a triple axel in practice, she added, “There are still some issues with my quad jump, which I’ll also attempt in the free skate, but I want to challenge myself properly.”
Related topics: Mao Shimada, World Junior Championships
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