Yuma Kagiyama: “In life, I feel like things are just beginning, but in figure skating, I’m already among the more experienced. I want to cherish each year. This year, I want to take on new challenges, discover different sides of myself, and have fun.”
Olympic silver medalist Yuma Kagiyama shared his positive outlook and plans to enjoy new challenges during his break from competition at a recent talk event.
original source: Hochi News dd. 1st May 2026
Yuma Kagiyama, who won the silver medal in men’s figure skating at the Milan-Cortina Olympics in February, attended a talk event in Tokyo on the 9th hosted by magnetic health product company Colantotte. Here’s a translation of his comments.
Last month, Kagiyama announced on his social media that he would be taking a break for the 2026–27 season. At the event, he chose “Life: Enjoy!” as his theme, explaining, “It’s not just about playing around, but about enjoying and taking on challenges in everything, including aspects of skating and life that I haven’t experienced before.”
Reflecting on last season, he said, “Each competition was a valuable experience for me, and it was a season where I learned the importance of not giving up. More than the results, I’m truly glad I was able to perform in a way that I genuinely wanted from the bottom of my heart.” Looking ahead, he expressed his determination to make the most of his time off: “I want to pursue performances that I find enjoyable and make this recharging period fulfilling.”
Kagiyama also celebrated his 23rd birthday on the May 5th and received congratulations from fans at the event. “In life, I feel like things are just beginning, but in figure skating, I’m already among the more experienced. I want to cherish each year. This year, I want to take on new challenges, discover different sides of myself, and have fun. I won’t be competing, but I think I’ll still be in the public eye in various ways, so I hope everyone will continue to support me warmly,” he said with renewed resolve.
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