Kaori Sakamoto: “I consider this three years as a time to try different things to discover what suits me best and then have something where I can envision myself winning for the Olympics.”

Translation of Kaori Sakamoto's comments about her programs. source: number.bunshun.jp dd. 24th November 2023 by [...]
“It’s a genre I haven’t explored before, so I’m still struggling with the artistic aspect. This program is all about making a strong initial impression.” Kaori Sakamoto about her free program

Translation of Kaori Sakamoto’s comments about start of the season and her new free program. original source: [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “After a bad performance, I allow myself to cry as much as I want on that day and let out all the negativity. “

Translation of Kaori Sakamoto’s comment from a press conference for the start of 2023/24 GP season. original [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “Now, after graduating, I think I’ll have more time to focus on skating. I want to make effective use of it.”

Kaori Sakamoto about graduation from university and participation in the upcoming Japan Open. View this [...]
“Balancing sports and studying was incredibly tough, but I thought that being a student was something I could only do now, so I did my best.” Kaori Sakamoto graduated from the university

Kaori Sakamoto graduated from the university. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Team [...]
“When I looked back, I saw my coach…and I ran away” Reporters burst out laughing at the “smoothie racing incident” – article about Kaori Sakamoto

Translation of an article about Kaori Sakamoto. View this post on Instagram A post shared by [...]
“I’m in battle mode. Even if my results are bad, I’m full of motivation.” Kaori Sakamoto is ready to go all out from the beginning of the season

Two-time world champion Kaori Sakamoto (23) has renewed her determination for a third consecutive victory. [...]
“Costumes are important not only for a good performance but also to boost motivation. When people around you say ‘that looks great,’ it lifts your spirits.” Designer Taketoshi Hara who created costumes for Takahashi, Lambiel, Hanyu and Sakamoto

Interview with costume designer Taketoshi Hara who created costumes for Daisuke Takahashi, Stephane Lambiel, Yuzuru [...]
“What stood out to me the most from last season was Kaori Sakamoto’s short program. Unusual skating and unique style.” choreographer Artem Fedorchenko

Young choreographer Artem Fedorchenko about Kaori Sakamoto's last season's programs. View this post on [...]
“I want to show this energy of holding my nice and nephew, watching them grow in my performance.” Kaori Sakamoto about her 2023/24 short program

Kaori Sakamoto about her new short program and first competition of the season. View this post on Instagram [...]
“It’s the first time I’ve suggested a song myself.” Kaori Sakamoto about her SP for 2023/24 season

Kaori Sakamoto about her short program for 2023/24 season. View this post on Instagram A post [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “I aim to achieve three consecutive wins at the World Championships.”

Kaori Sakamoto about her off-season and plans. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Team [...]
“A mysterious and dangerous woman. It’s a piece that I can perform at my age.” Kaori Sakamoto about FP for 2023/24 season

Kaori Sakamoto about her free program for the 2023/24 season. View this post on Instagram A post [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “My focus lies in the quality of everyday practice. When you reach a state “I’m not afraid because I’ve practiced this much,” things usually go well in competitions.”

Interview with Kaori Sakamoto for Adidas. About sports wear, confidence in competitions and future challenges. [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “I really challenged myself in both programs, trying something I wasn’t good at. However, I think I was able to accomplish something significant.”

Interview with Kaori Sakamoto about World Team Trophy, past season and plans for the future. View this post [...]
“Mai-chan not only cares about herself but also about me, and even when things do not go well, she always gave me kind words. I’m happy to have such a person close to me.” Kaori Sakamoto about Mai Mihara

Kaori Sakanoto about her friend and competitor Mai Mihara. View this post on Instagram A post [...]
Evgenia Medvedeva: “I always liked Kaori Sakamoto in skating. She has always been so bright and powerful. I’m glad for her victory, she deserves it, she’s very cool.”

Evgenia Medvedeva said she was happy with the victory of Japanese Kaori Sakamoto at the World Championships. [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “There was a period when I struggled with my inner demons and almost gave up. But now I feel more confident.”

Kaori Sakamoto about her performance at the 2023 World Championships. View this post on Instagram [...]
“With Russian athletes, Sakamoto still could possibly be on the podium, but hardly on the first place.” Russian coaches and former skaters reacted to the victory of Kaori Sakamoto at the 2023 World Championships

Russian coaches and former skaters reacted to the victory of Japanese Kaori Sakamoto at the 2023 World [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “What happened today in the free program, at first it was like a nightmare. The same mistake I made right here in Saitama 4 years ago. If you knew how nervous I was.”

Kaori Sakamoto about her performance at the 2023 World Figure Skating Championships. View this post on [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “I keep in mind the last World Championship in Saitama, four years ago, and remember the disappointment from that performance. Today I’m here to rewrite that page of my history.”

Kaori Sakamoto commented on her performance in the short program at the 2023 World Championships. View this [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “I think this time to completely overwrite my memories from the last Worlds held in Saitama. I want to save good memories and overwrite the bad ones.”

Article and small interview with Kaori Sakamoto ahead of World Championships. View this post on Instagram [...]
Kaori Sakamoto “I won Worlds this year and I want to win it again next year.”

Kaori Sakamoto about 2023 World Championships in Saitama. View this post on Instagram A post [...]
“It was the hardest month of my life” Kaori Sakamoto about winning the World Championships

Kaori Sakamoto after winning the World Figure Skating Championships in French Montpellier admitted that this month was [...]