Mao Shimada: “I want to work even harder to become an athlete who is successful on the world stage and also appealing as a person”
Mao Shimada joined "Kinoshita Group". original source: Nikkansports photo Global Look Press Two-time world [...]
“I self-analyzed what I lack in the skating and expressiveness.” Mao Shimada shared how ice show will help her to improve artistically, aiming for three consecutive titles at Junior Worlds
Mao Shimada and Mone Chiba about their participation in the "Bloom on Ice" show. original source: Nikkansport [...]
Mao Shimada: “More than just winning, I want to have competitions that I myself find satisfying.”
Translation about Mao Shimada's comments about winning Junior Worlds. original source: hochi.news / [...]
“I wanted to take on the challenge and since I consider myself in a position to take risks.” Mao Shimada about Japanese Nationals
Translation of Mao Shimada's comments about Japanese Nationals original source: sportiva.shueisha.co.jp dd. 27 [...]
Mao Shimada: “Last year at Nationals, I didn’t expect to skate in the final group, so I got overwhelmed by the atmosphere. This year, my goal is to skate confidently, focusing on technical elements rather than ranking.”
Translation of Mao Shimada's comments before Japanese Nationals. original source: sportiva.shueisha.co.jp dd. 18th [...]
“To nail two big jumps in a real performance, I realized that I need more practice, so I plan to increase my training in that aspect.” Mao Shimada about triple axel and quad
Translation of Mao Shimada's comments about her short program and work on triple axel and quad toe loop. original [...]
“Be cool like Lady Gaga!” Interview with Mao Shimada about JGP, programs and the aim of winning
Translation of the interview with Mao Shimada. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mao [...]
Mao Shimada: “I believe triple axel and quad are necessary to compete on the world stage. Right now, I’m not doing it just to win competitions but to prepare for the Olympics or Worlds.”
Translation of the article and interview with Mao Shimada. View this post on Instagram A post [...]
Mao Shimada: “Next time, I want to succeed in both: triple axel and quad toe loop.”
Mao Shimada about her performance at the Junior Grand Prix stage in Japan. View this post on Instagram [...]
“I did my best to express the image of a “grown-up woman” for the first time in the program” Mao Shimada about SP choreographed by Kaitlyn Weaver
Mao Shimada about her programs for 2023/24 season and start of the season. View this post on Instagram [...]
Mao Shimada aims to qualify for the Youth Olympics and defend her title at the World Junior Championships
Mao Shimada about summer training camp and plans for the season. View this post on Instagram A [...]