“A 158 for the free skate is an absolute overreach – giving them such scores is unprofessional and disrespectful to other athletes,” Dmitri Kozlovskii on Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara’s score
Russian pair skater Dmitri Kozlovskii criticized the judging of Japanese duo Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara, who set a [...]
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara: “We made major mistakes in our short program and took on the burden of bad luck for Kaori-chan. Since we’ve dealt with the setbacks, I believe Kaori has nothing to worry about.”
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara on Kaori Sakamoto and her support. original source: sponichi.co.jp dd. 1th [...]
Ryuichi Kihara: “Four years ago, I was the one carrying us. But this time, she’s been the one pulling me through and supporting me. After the short program, I honestly thought, ‘It’s all over.’ But Riku’s strength helped me come back.”
Japanese figure skating pair Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara made a dramatic comeback to secure gold at the [...]
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara: “This time, when our names were called, so many people cheered for us as if we were at home, and that made us really happy.”
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara delivered a flawless performance in the team event at the Milano-Cortina Olympics, [...]
Riku Miura: “Over these past seven years, we’ve gained a lot of experience, including dealing with injuries, and I feel like we’ve really grown. I’m in the best condition I’ve ever been, so I’m truly looking forward to competing.”
Japanese pair skaters Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara practiced at the competition venue, expressing confidence in their [...]
“It’s not good to get too tense. For us, it’s important not to focus too much, so enjoying ourselves in moderation is key.” Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara spent their first official practice at the Olympic ice
Japanese pair skaters Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara ("RikuRyu") began their official practice at the Milano Ice [...]
Riku Miura: “I like being thrown and spun around. Kids who love amusement park rides would enjoy pairs skating.”
Riku Miura, competing in her second Olympics with partner Ryuichi Kihara, is known for her resilience, cheerful [...]
“We’re feeling very confident heading into the Olympics.” Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara resumed training after Miura’s shoulder injury
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara resumed training after Miura’s shoulder injury. original source: sponichi.co.jp dd. [...]
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara: “The injury itself isn’t as bad as the dislocation I had at last year’s Final. It was a difficult decision, but considering the Olympics, we decided to withdraw from Nationals.”
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara, pair selected for the 2026 Milano-Cortina Olympics, discussed Miura’s recent injury [...]
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara: “This is the last major international event before the Olympics, so standing on the podium here gives us great confidence. We want to return to the podium again, and we’re looking forward to competing with everyone again.”
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara won their second Grand Prix Final. original source: number.bunshun.jp dd. 9th [...]
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara: “This season, we’re approaching it as if we’re not the world champions. We’ve returned to our roots, realizing that it’s important to enjoy ourselves and skate with smiles, true to who we are.”
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara shared their mindset ahead of the Grand Prix Final original source: Nikkansports 3d. [...]
Ryuichi Kihara: “Eight years ago, the Final felt like a dream, and I never thought I’d have the chance. I’m so happy to be able to compete there with Riku.”
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara secured consecutive Grand Prix victories and qualified for the Grand Prix [...]
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara: “Last season, it wasn’t exactly a failure, but the way we handled things mentally has really improved this season. Now even if things don’t go well in competition, it doesn’t mean the path we’ve taken will fall apart.”
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara claimed victory at their firest Grand prix event in France, making an excellent start to [...]
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara: “Honestly, we hadn’t put as much focus on the second half of the program yet. But it’s encouraging that we surpassed 140 points in the free skate.”
Miura and Kihara Finish Second in Nebelhorn Trophy After Narrow Loss to German Pair original source: Nikkansports, [...]
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara: “Last year, we pushed ourselves too hard mentally, wanting to surpass our silver-medal from 2024. This year, we’re approaching things more calmly, knowing that one imperfect performance won’t undo the progress we’ve made.”
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara Begin Olympic Season With Victory at Kinoshita Group Trophy original source: [...]
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara: “We might have been able to push for higher scores, but last year we went overboard in similar situations. For now, I think this result is good enough.”
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara began their Olympic season with a victory at the Challenger Series Kinoshita [...]
“The theme isn’t about battles; it’s about the destiny we’ve paved for ourselves. It’s about forging our own path.” Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara changed their free program to Gladiator
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara shared their thoughts and ambitions ahead of their season debut at the Challenger Series [...]
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara: “This time, our goal is to win an Olympic medal in the individual event, and we’re going to give it our all.”
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara share their ambitions for the Milano-Cortina Olympics original source: Nikkansports [...]
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara: “We decided to prioritize enjoying skating over focusing on results. Before thinking about outcomes, we realized that enjoying the process is what truly matters.”
Interview with Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara. original source: number.bunshun.jp dd. April 2d 2025 by Akiko [...]
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara: “We want to enjoy the performance and deliver to the audience the joy we’re experiencing while skating.”
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara about their short program at the 2025 World Championships. original source: [...]
“It would have been perfect if we hadn’t messed up the final pose.” Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara about winning Four Continents Championships
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara about winning Four Continents Championships. original source: Nikkansports / [...]
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara: “We made the difficult decision to switch to a sleeveless costumes. Sleeved costumes restrict movement due to the taping, affecting our pair elements.”
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara about costumes change. original source: Instagram View this post on [...]
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara: “We have been experiencing frustrating competitions this season, so we are eager to perform our best at Worlds and secure three spots there.”
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara about winning Japanese Nationals. original source: sportiva.shueisha.co.jp dd 23d [...]
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara: “There were no injuries that caused us to withdraw from the Finals, so that was good. But to be frank, the content was at an unacceptable level.”
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara about their performance at the Grand Prix Final original source: Nikkansports / [...]