Kaori Sakamoto: “Winning a medal at the last Olympics was the biggest turning point for me. Now, the fact that Japan can be in medal contention in the team event is something I’m truly proud of.”
Kaori Sakamoto has been selected to skate the women’s short program for Japan in the team event at the [...]
“There are so many things I won’t know until I actually retire,” said Sakamoto but revealed her general plan: “I’ll perform in ice shows at first, but after a few years, I want to focus on being a coach.”
Kaori Sakamoto, the first Japanese female figure skater to compete in three consecutive Olympics, shares her [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “To be able to skate alone at the Olympic venue, I thought, what a luxury.”
Kaori Sakamoto, a three-time Olympic figure skating participant, reflects on her practice session at the [...]
“Winning the medal in Beijing was a great turning point. Now, every category is stronger, so if we all unite, I hope we can win a medal of an even better color than last time.” Kaori Sakamoto on the Olympic Team event
Kaori Sakamoto, who will represent Japan in women’s figure skating at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics, has expressed [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “2013 Nationals was the first and only competition we skated together, and seeing her ‘Hymne à l’amour’ made me fall in love with it. From then on, I wanted to be like Akiko-san.”
Kaori Sakamoto on Akiko Suzuki and her free program to “Hymne à l’amour” original source: Tokyo Sports, 16th [...]
“They’re an impressive trio.” Kaori Sakamoto on US Olympic representatives in women’s singles
Kaori Sakamoto is eagerly preparing for her final Olympics in Milano-Cortina, expressing excitement about competing [...]
Nutritionist who worked with Sakamoto, recalled, “She was eating as little as a dieting high school girl. Her concern over weight sometimes led her to consume less than 1,000 kilocalories a day.”
Kaori Sakamoto on her struggles with nutrition. original source: Tokyo Sports, 4th. December 2025 [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “With only two or three months left in my career, I just want to live in the moment with no regrets and nothing left undone!”
Kaori Sakamoto, who will retire after this season, is energetically preparing for her final Olympics, aiming to [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “I aim for Olympic silver or better. I want to win a medal right there on the spot. I don’t want to wait two and a half years like last time.”
Kaori Sakamoto, after winning her fifth consecutive national title, renewed her determination for the Milan-Cortina [...]
“Crying, laughing, falling, and getting back up again.” Kaori Sakamoto’s heartfelt letter, displayed in a public ad by her sponsor Sysmex
Kaori Sakamoto’s heartfelt letter, displayed in a public ad by her sponsor Sysmex, moved many fans ahead of the [...]
“While I was skating, it didn’t feel like it was my last time, but after I finished, seeing so many people waving banners made me realize just how much support I’ve had.” Kaori Sakamoto leads after the SP at the Japanese Nationals
Kaori Sakamoto took the lead in the women’s short program at Japanese Nationals. original source: sponichi.co.jp [...]
“This is probably my last domestic competition. I just want to give everything I have so people can watch every single second without regret.” Kaori Sakamoto aims for her fifth title at Nationals
Kaori Sakamoto aims for her fifth consecutive title and Olympic selection at her final Japanese Nationals. original [...]
Kaori Sakamoto “I cried so much at this Grand Prix Final, I must have lost 30% of my body’s water.” and “At Nationals I want to deliver a performance that people will say, ‘This is Sakamoto.’”
Kaori Sakamoto on winning bronze at the Grand Prix Final original source: Nikkansports 7th. Decembr 2025 by Katsube [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “Today, I lost to myself. In other competitions, I always manage to deliver when it counts, but for some reason, things just don’t go well at the Final.”
Kaori Sakamoto finished fifth in the women’s short program at the Grand Prix Final after an unexpected [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “The third part oh the FP translates to ‘I have no regrets,’ so I skated with the feeling that I have no regrets about my skating career.”
Kaori Sakamoto reflects on her growth, training adjustments, and determination to maximize her strengths as she aims [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “On the day the team event ended, I was so nervous and stressed that my stomach got weak. I was taken to the hospital by ambulance during the 2018 Games.”
Kaori Sakamoto who claimed her fourth NHK Trophy title and second consecutive win, delighted the audience with a [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “I don’t want to lose. I’d like the next generation to wait just a few more months before taking over (laughs).”
Kaori Sakamoto secured her second consecutive NHK Trophy title with a world-leading score, advancing to the Grand Prix [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “I’m relieved that all my jumps were satisfactory. If I make even one mistake, things can fall apart.”
Kaori Sakamoto leads the short program at the NHK Trophy Grand Prix event with a season-best score, aiming for a [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “Right now, I feel like I absolutely cannot afford even one mistake, so I want to stay strong and pull through.”
Kaori Sakamoto Prepares for NHK Trophy with Determination Despite Practice Challenges original source: [...]
“Am I really such a veteran? Is this what losing to the younger generation feels like? Wow.” Sakamoto admitted with a laugh. “It’s a completely new sensation for me.”
Kaori Sakamoto Focused on Growth and Fight for Olympic Qualification in Her Final Season original source: [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “The fact that I couldn’t win even with scores like these – it’s exciting. I’m feeling this special sense of adrenaline.”
Kaori Sakamoto Scores a Season Personal Best at Grand Prix France original source: Nikkansports, October 19th, 2025 [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “I’ve always said that Akiko Suzuki is my inspiration. During her final season leading up to the Sochi Olympics, she used Hymne a l’amour for her short program. Ever since, I’ve thought, ‘When it’s my final season, I’ll skate to this music.’”
"Hymne à l’amour": A Tribute to Her Idol original source: news.yahoo.co.jp dd. October 17th, 2025 [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “Yes, I want gold. I want gold so badly. I already have silver and bronze, so I need gold. I thought, ‘Losing is this frustrating? I never want to lose again.’ I want to win. I hate losing.”
The Road to Gold: Kaori Sakamoto's Final Olympic Journey Begins original source: news.yahoo.co.jp dd. October 17th, [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “My main concern is overcoming the challenge of earning higher scores in European competitions.”
Kaori Sakamoto prepares for her final Grand Prix series, focusing on delivering a flawless performance and building [...]