Mao Shimada: “I’ll be performing at Bloom on Ice (May 1–2), and from there, I want to focus on practicing choreography for the new season. I hope to start off-season training so I can compete at the senior level in earnest.”
Mao Shimada, a four-time junior champion, shared her outlook on her upcoming senior debut and her determination to [...]
Mao Shimada: “To be honest, I was envious, but seeing someone my age succeed at the Olympics made me happy and motivated me to work harder. The next Olympics is the one I can aim for. It’s my goal, so I want to train hard for it.”
Mao Shimada made history with her fourth consecutive World Junior title in Tallinn, overcoming illness and reflecting [...]
“After the short program, I became unwell and was in tears at the thought that I might have to return home without skating the free program.” Mao Shimada on her performance at Junior Worlds
Mao Shimada, who made history with her fourth consecutive World Junior title, overcame illness during the competition [...]
Mao Shimada: “There were tough times on the way here, so I’m really happy I was able to finish my free skate and win. I think this will be my last junior competition.”
Mao Shimada made history by winning her fourth consecutive title at the World Junior Figure Skating [...]
Mao Shimada: “There are still some issues with my quad jump, which I’ll also attempt in the free skate, but I want to challenge myself properly.”
Mao Shimada aiming for a historic fourth consecutive World Junior title original source: Nikkansports 3d March 2026 [...]
“Not making mistakes isn’t what defines me; it’s taking bold jumps that shows who I am.” Mao Shimada wins her fourth consecutive Junior Grand Prix Final
Mao Shimada wins her fourth consecutive Junior Grand Prix Final original source: Nikkansports 5th. Decembr 2025 [...]
Mao Shimada: “I absolutely wanted to compete in the Final in my home country, so I’m incredibly happy.”
Mao Shimada Reflects on Securing Spot in the Junior Grand Prix Final original source: Nikkansports, October 12th, [...]
Mao Shimada: “I want to achieve miracles in many ways. I hope to deliver a performance that creates miracles in harmony with the music. But being able to approach each competition in peak condition is also a kind of miracle.”
Junior World Champion Mao Shimada Aims to Create "Miracles" on Ice original source: Tokyo Sports, October 1st [...]
Mao Shimada: “Thinking, ‘I want everything to be perfect at every competition,’ is fine in theory, but when you make one mistake, it can overwhelm you emotionally.”
Mao Shimada wins at Tokyo Summer Competition original source: Tokyo Sports, August 25th 2025 View this [...]
“Three years ago, I wouldn’t have been able to perform this as well, but over the past few years, I’ve improved and become slightly better at dancing.” Mao Shimada on her jazz SP
Mao Shimada leads after day 1 of the Junior Ladies' Short Program at Summer Cup original source: Nikkansports dd [...]
Mao Shimada: “Even though I can’t compete in the upcoming Olympics, I want to push forward this season with performances that reflect who I am – bold and fearless.”
Mao Shimada unveils new programs ahead of her final junior season. original source: news.yahoo.co.jp dd. June 18th [...]
Mao Shimada: “Triple axel and quads are still inconsistent depending on the ice rink; it’s an all-or-nothing effort at the moment. I hope to gain more stability.”
Mao Shimada sets her sights on Junior Grand Prix Final victory in Nagoya. original source: Nikkansports dd. June [...]
“Miracles won’t happen without hard work. Achieving a fourth consecutive World Junior title would be a miracle, so that’s what I’m aiming for.” Mao Shimada to skate to YOSHIKI’s “Miracle”
Mao Shimada to skate to YOSHIKI's "Miracle" in her final junior season. original source: Nikkansports dd. May 30th [...]
Mao Shimada: “I’d like to use a classic, well-known piece of music that everyone recognizes.”
Mao Shimada about programs for the next season. original source: Nikkansports dd. March 6th 2025 View [...]
Mao Shimada: “I’m very happy, and feeling a bit like I want to win Nationals next year. If I aim one step higher, winning is the only option, and I’m starting to feel that way.”
Mao Shimada about Japanese Nationals. original source: sportiva.shueisha.co.jp dd 27d December by Yoshimi [...]
“There are many wonderful skaters, and being one of the six, I think I will be nervous, but I want to perform my best.” Mao Shimada on JGP Final
Mao Shimada about Youth Olympics and Grand Prix Final. original source: Nikkansports / Hochi News View [...]
“There were aspects that were frustrating, but under any circumstances, I am happy to have brought the gold medal back to Japan.” Mao Shimada on her first JGP
Mao Shimada on her first Junior Grand Prix of the season. original source: Nikkansports photo ISU Mao Shimada [...]
Mao Shimada: “Lori Nichol always chooses songs that I’ve never heard before or that no one else is using.”
Mao Shimada about her new free program and upcoming season. original source: sportiva.shueisha.co.jp dd. 18th [...]
Daisuke Takahashi: “There are many kids who have great potential. I would be happy to see skaters who are both good at jumping and have beautiful skating skills.”
Mao Shimada and Daisuke Takahashi took part in the All-Japan Junior Figure Skating Training Camp. original source: [...]
“The theme for this season’s free skate is ‘Japanese’.” Mao Shimada reveals a bit on her new free skate
Mao Shimada reveals "Japanese" theme for her new program. original source: mainichi.jp photo Daisuke [...]
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 [...]