Kaori Sakamoto: “This time, I truly lost — fairly and squarely. I’ve carried titles like multiple championships and being a favorite to win, but once that cycle gets reset, I feel like I’ll be able to move forward with a clean slate.”
Interview with Kaori Sakamoto. original source: number.bunshun.jp dd. April 9th 2025 by Mie Noguchi View [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “I was practicing the whole time, yet my condition wouldn’t improve. I got stuck in this negative cycle. The sense of panic I felt this year was completely different from what I experienced last year.”
Kaori Sakamoto about winning silver at the 2025 World Championships. original source: Nikkansports dd. March 31st [...]
“The skaters are showing the same content that we did nine years ago at the World Championships in this same city.” Elena Radionova about the level of women’s skating
Elena Radionova about the level of women's skating at the 2025 World Championships. source: TASS/ Championat [...]
Wakaba Higuchi: “I’m so happy that Kaori and I were able to deliver good performances together. Both of us faced really tough moments, and now we feel such relief.”
Wakaba Higuchi about 2025 World Championships. original source: Nikkansports dd. March 28th 2025 by Daisuke [...]
Tatiana Tarasova: “I was left with good impressions from the women’s performances at the World Championships. However, none of them, except Amber Glenn, attempted ultra-C elements.”
Tatiana Tarasova about women’s event at the 2025 World Championships. source: TASS View this post on [...]
“I respect her deeply, and I think her achievement serves as a light of hope for all of us. At that moment, I was so moved and happy for her.” Kaori Sakamoto about Alysa Liu
Kaori Sakamoto about Alysa Liu. original source: Nikkansports dd. March 29th 2025 by Matsumoto Wataru [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “When Alysa delivered her perfect performance, I thought, “Well, I’ve lost.” I was truly happy for Alysa’s victory, but that happiness was followed by overwhelming frustration.”
Kaori Sakamoto about winning silver at the 2025 World Championships. original source: Nikkansports dd. March 29th [...]
Alysa Liu: “I thought that if I made it into the top 10, that would be the perfect result. This is wild, absolute madness, I just returned to the sport. I still can’t believe it. I didn’t return to figure skating for the medals. I came back because I realized I love skating again.”
Alysa Liu about winning the 2025 the World Championships. original source: Sports View this post on [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “I’ll only allow myself to focus on the point gap today.”
Kaori Sakamoto about her short program at the 2025 World Championships. original source: Nikkansports dd. March [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “If I don’t take risks, I can’t skate in a way that truly feels like me.”
Kaori Sakamoto about upcoming World Championships. original source: Nikkansports dd. March 26th 2025 [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “From the outside, it looks like I’m skating alone out there…But I feel like I’m being watched over by everyone — my coaches and the audience, who I believe are watching with a sense of ‘You can do it.’”
Interview with Kaori Sakamoto. original source: number.bunshun.jp dd. March 24th 2025 by Takaomi Matsubara [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “I want to go into this World Championships aiming for a fourth consecutive title and a win.”
Kaori Sakamoto about upcoming World Championships. original source: Nikkansports dd. March 6th 2025 View [...]
“I was aiming for the win, so of course I’m frustrated. In the practices just before this competitions, I couldn’t train as well as I wanted, which made me anxious.” Kaori Sakamoto about winning silver at the Winter Asian Games
Kaori Sakamoto about winning silver at the Winter Asian Games. original source: Nikkansports dd. Feb 14th 2025 by [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “Before, there were three Russians, and I competed with the feeling of wanting to be among them. Thinking that this feeling will revive excites me tremendously. But now, it’s not only Russia, other countries like the US are also strong.”
Kaori Sakamoto about Japanese Nationals. original source: sportiva.shueisha.co.jp dd. 24th December 2024 by Yoshimi [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “Having seen recent news about Russian skaters return, I want to do my utmost to show how strong Japan is. I hope to further enhance our level.”
Kaori Sakamoto about winning Japanese Nationals. original source: Nikkansports / Nikkansports dd. 22d December 2024 [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “Amber, Loena, Wakaba, and Mai too. It’s really great to see skaters in their mid-twenties competing well in international competitions. Seeing people close to my age pushing hard motivates me to keep trying myself.”
Kaori Sakamoto about level of competition and her goals. original source: number.bunshun.jp dd. 15th December 2024 [...]
“She makes one push and skates half the rink at a tremendous speed due to her technique.” Evgenia Medvedeva about Kaori Sakamoto’s skating
Evgenia Medvedeva about Kaori Sakamoto's skating skills. original source: DobroFon View this post on [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “I always thought that European competitions clearly mark edges and under-rotations, and I found that to be good for me. It helped highlight areas that I need to correct for the upcoming Nationals.
Kaori Sakamoto about bronze at the Grand Prix Final and upcoming Japanese Nationals. original source: Nikkansports [...]
Anna Pogorilaya: “Loena Hendrickx said that Russian girls are stuffed with doping. Well, they are not here and you still don’t win! Polina Edmunds said that she saw how Russians mixed doping. What the heck did you see? It’s like they’re trying to justify their weakness.”
Anna Pogorilaya about Kamila Valieva's doping case and foreigners' attitudes towards Russians. original source: [...]
“I was able to climb up from fourth place at Worlds as well. I think this is a moment to leverage that experience.” Kaori Sakamoto about her SP at the Grand Prix Final
Kaori Sakamoto about her performance in the short program the Grand Prix Final. original source: Nikkansports / [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “This season is more important for preparing for the Olympics than aiming for a fourth World title. I’m linking two seasons together with the ultimate goal of performing well at the Olympics.”
Kaori Sakamoto about winning NHK and plans for the season. original source: number.bunshun.jp dd. 17th November [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “When I first performed the complete Chicago piece, I struggled greatly and it was a complete mess. This time, I did my best to make it enjoyable for both viewers and judges, and I’m glad it paid off.”
Kaori Sakamoto on winning NHK Trophy 2024. original source: Nikkansports / Nikkansports dd. 10th November 2024 by [...]
“I’m happy to see almost any performance by Kaori Sakamoto on the ice. She has a great energy.” and “When I watch Isabeau Levito – I see a bit of myself in her skating.” Kostornaia on skaters that she likes
Alena Kostornaia on current skaters that she likes. original source: Okko View this post on Instagram [...]
“What I’ve been told by Marie-France Dubreuil, the choreographer, that it’s not exactly about luring the judges, but being more like ‘captivate them and make a killing.” Kaori Sakamoto about Chicago FP
Kaori Sakamoto on her free program to Chicago. original source: Nikkansports by Kengo Abe dd. 29th October 2024 [...]