“The team event members were in the audience, letting me know they were there, so I kept looking over at them for encouragement.” Riku Miura revealed that she sometimes glanced at the audience during her performance at the Olympics
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara, known as "RikuRyu," reflected on their dramatic Olympic gold in pairs skating, sharing [...]
Riku Miura: “Recently, people have been saying that when I forget something, it means I’m totally focused on the competition. It’s become a kind of good-luck charm – if I forget something, my skating goes well.”
Riku Miura’s forgetfulness became a lighthearted topic as she and Ryuichi Kihara appeared on TV, with both skaters [...]
“The shock of thinking that everything we’d built up over these seven years might end like this was so great that I couldn’t stop crying.” Ryuichi Kihara about mistake in the SP at the Olympics
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara, known as "RikuRyu," reflected on their emotional journey after a mistake in the Olympic [...]
Ryuichi Kihara shares Riku Miura’s weakness: “She forgot her backpack at the airport – with her medal inside.”
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara, known as "RikuRyu," made history by winning Japan’s first-ever Olympic gold in pairs [...]
“As pair skaters, we all know the struggles and efforts each of us has gone through, so we couldn’t celebrate with all our might right next to our rivals who fought alongside us.” Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara on their reaction after winning gold at the Olympics
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara on their reaction after their free program at the Olympics. original source: [...]
Ryuichi Kihara: “I realized I was the one who was nervous. I was confident, but when I watched the video, I thought, ‘Oops.’”
Olympic gold medalists Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara shared behind-the-scenes stories from the Milano-Cortina Games on [...]
“They skated absolutely well, and I congratulate them.” Aleksandr Galliamov on Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara’s Olympic victory and new world record
2021 world champion Aleksandr Galliamov commented on the Japanese pair’s Olympic victory and new world record, [...]
“I didn’t see the skate myself, but I heard the scores were very high. I want to say they deserved it.” Anastasia Metelkina and Luka Berulava praised Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara’s performance at the Olympics
Georgian figure skaters Anastasia Metelkina and Luka Berulava reflected on the results of the 2026 Milan Olympics, [...]
“I share the same goal, so I hope to always support Ryuichi by his side,” says Riku Miura on her partner’s goal to “become coaches for the next generation and make Japan a pair skating powerhouse.”
Olympic gold medalists Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara reflected on their dramatic victory at the Milano-Cortina Games, [...]
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara: “After winning the Olympic gold medal, we realized it would be difficult to return our physical and mental condition to the pre-Olympic level in time for Worlds, so we made the decision to withdraw.”
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara have withdrawn from the upcoming World Figure Skating Championship original source: [...]
“I’m not sure yet, but one thing is certain: when Kihara retires, I’ll retire too. I will absolutely never continue with a different partner.” Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara on their desire to become pair coaches together
Olympic gold medalists Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara discussed their close partnership and future plans at a press [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “I spent the night listening to Riku and Ryuichi’s endless bickering – it was like a married couple arguing!”
Kaori Sakamoto revealed she, Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara had a celebrating party after the woman's fee program at [...]
“How long have you been living together?” Kihara, tilting his head as if thinking, answered, “Hmm, I’m not quite sure.” Miura casually responded, “We’re always together, so it just feels like the norm now.”
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara, the pair who won gold in figure skating at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics, appeared on [...]
“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. [...]