“Winning the team silver with Team Japan. Everyone worked hard, and the performances were heartfelt – that’s my best memory.” Kaori Sakamoto on her Olympic memories
Olympic silver medalist Kaori Sakamoto expressed gratitude at the "Thank You Parade" in Tokyo, reflecting on the power [...]
“Some athletes achieved their goals, while others, like myself, may have some regrets, but each step we took was a step toward a hopeful future.” Kaori Sakamoto delivered a heartfelt speech on behalf of the Japanese team during their visit to Prime Minister
Olympic silver medalist Kaori Sakamoto delivered a heartfelt speech on behalf of the Japanese team during their visit [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “Coach Nakano once told me, ‘It’s good that you have a personality that draws people in, but to be a coach, you also have to be willing to play the ‘bad guy’ sometimes.’ I want to be strong-hearted and do my best as a coach.”
Four-time world champion Kaori Sakamoto expressed gratitude for nutritional support during her final season, reflected [...]
“Food is not something to avoid. By eating well, gaining strength, and practicing properly, your metabolism increases and training becomes much more efficient.” Kaori Sakamoto intends to use her experience to teach the next generation
Kaori Sakamoto, who retired after a successful season, thanked her sponsor for nutritional support and shared her [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “Right now, it’s not quite an Olympic fever, but there are a lot of kids coming to the rink. People are paying more attention to skating, and I don’t want that to be just a passing trend.”
Kaori Sakamoto, fresh off her fourth World Championship title, spoke at her alma mater’s entrance ceremony, [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “I just feel liberated (laughs). I’m truly glad I was able to compete in every event right up to the end.”
Kaori Sakamoto returned to Japan after her record fourth World title, expressing joy at her send-off and sharing her [...]
“A competitive career where you can run at full speed until the very end – that’s the ideal, I think.” Mone Chiba on Kaori Sakamoto’s final competitions
Mone Chiba returned to Japan after winning silver at Worlds, expressing pride in her progress since the Olympics and [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “I knew I wouldn’t be satisfied unless I won gold at Worlds, and I was able to achieve that. I can leave the sport with a clear heart. Right now, I feel incredibly happy.”
Kaori Sakamoto ended her competitive career with a record fourth World Championship title, setting new personal bests [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “At my first Junior GP, here in Czech Republic, there were only a few people in the audience. But now, at Worlds, I can perform surrounded by so many people. Rather than aiming for a fourth title, I want to leave the sport with no regrets.”
Kaori Sakamoto leads after the short program at her final World Championships, focusing on a performance without [...]
“I understand it’s a scene that TV wants, but we’re here as athletes, not for television. I felt it was a bit too much. It’s a matter of human decency.” Amber Glenn on shielding Kaori Sakamoto from the cameras at the Olympics
Amber Glenn’s compassion toward Japanese skaters at the World Championships and Olympics was praised, as she [...]
Kaori Sakamoto told her coach Sonoko Nakano after returning home from the Olympics, “I think I’ll compete at Worlds,” to which Nakano replied in surprise, “Wait, you’re going?”
Kaori Sakamoto, Olympic silver medalist, vows to give her all at her final competition—the World Championships - [...]
Eteri Tutberidze: “Only Medvedeva had a philosophy like Alysa Liu’s – she truly enjoyed competitions and interacting with others.”
Eteri Tutberidze compares Alysa Liu’s philosophy to that of Evgenia Medvedeva, emphasizing the importance of [...]
“I want to make it a competition where I can truly be satisfied and feel that I gave it my all.” Kaori Sakamoto confirmed her participation in the World Championships
Kaori Sakamoto confirmed her participation in the World Championships. original source: Nikkansports 7th March [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “It was like a roller coaster. I truly felt so many emotions over those 17 days. But I’m satisfied that I was able to win a medal of a better color than at the Beijing Olympics.”
Kaori Sakamoto, who won silver medals in both the women’s and team events at the Milano-Cortina Olympics, described [...]
“There aren’t many people who will tell you the truth without sugarcoating it. These are the people you must cherish.” Kaori Sakamoto’s emotional reflections on her journey and relationship with coach Sonoko Nakano
Kaori Sakamoto, after earning a silver medal at her final Olympics, opened up about her emotional relationship with [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “Honestly, this result is disappointing. But coach Nakano told me, ‘Since you earned a silver, now it’s your turn to train an Olympic gold medalist.’ Maybe one day I’ll show up at the Games again, this time as a coach.”
Kaori Sakamoto concluded her competitive career with a silver medal at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics. original [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “I spent the night listening to Riku and Ryuichi’s endless bickering – it was like a married couple arguing!”
Kaori Sakamoto revealed she, Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara had a celebrating party after the woman's fee program at [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “I’ve grown so much – from the miracle of winning bronze in Beijing to being disappointed with silver here. I’m glad I worked hard these four years.”
Kaori Sakamoto concluded her Olympic career with a silver medal in women’s figure skating at the 2026 Milan-Cortina [...]
Evgeni Plushenko: “Alysa Liu was outstanding. Her skating was truly feminine – light, airy, and with flawless spins.” and “Japanese skaters – Nakai, Sakamoto, and Chiba – they deserve the highest praise. Their skating skills are phenomenal.”
Evgeni Plushenko’s Thoughts on the Women’s Short Program at the 2026 Milan Olympics original source: [...]
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara: “We made major mistakes in our short program and took on the burden of bad luck for Kaori-chan. Since we’ve dealt with the setbacks, I believe Kaori has nothing to worry about.”
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara on Kaori Sakamoto and her support. original source: sponichi.co.jp dd. 1th [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “During the team event, I was watching everyone perform and thought that ‘there isn’t a monster [uncontrollable external force] at these Olympics,’ but now… I don’t know. I’m feeling pretty nervous.”
Three-time Olympian Kaori Sakamoto prepared for her upcoming short program at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “After winning a medal in Beijing, I started to see the team event as just as important as the individual event.”
Kaori Sakamoto won the women’s free skate in the team event at the Milano-Cortina Olympics, helping Japan secure its [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “When Utana and Masaya started skating, the crowd erupted in applause. I was so moved I almost cried, thinking, ‘Don’t cry, don’t cry,’ but when I glanced over and saw Yuma Kagiyama crying, I thought, ‘Well, I’ll cry too,’ and we both ended up in tears.”
Kaori Sakamoto on her and her teammates performances in the short program at the Olympic Team Event. original [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “This season, I’ve cried a lot and things haven’t always gone as planned, but those tears were for this big stage. I was able to skate my best in the first performance, so I feel relieved. We’ll do our best to win gold together.”
Kaori Sakamoto led the women’s short program in the figure skating team event at the Milano-Cortina [...]