Rika Kihira and Shingo Nishiyama: “It’s a miracle we’ve come this far in just two and a half months. Next season, we will definitely win at Nationals.”
Rika Kihira and Shingo Nishiyama on their debut season. original source: Nikkansports 22nd. December 2025 [...]
Shingo Nishiyama: “I want to help Rika stand at the center of the podium at Nationals. That’s where she belongs. I want to work hard so we can get there as soon as possible.”
Rika Kihira and Shingo Nishiyama about the upcoming Japanese Nationals. original source: Hochi News dd. 13th [...]
Rika Kihira: “I knew Shingo was aiming for the Olympics, so I worried, ‘What if I’m not suited for this?’ or ‘I don’t want to hold him back.’ But we’ve been improving so quickly every day, and I feel like if we keep learning at this pace, we’ll get there.”
Rika Kihira and Shingo Nishiyama made their ice dance debut with a third-place finish at the Western Japan [...]
“There’s so much more training we’ll need to do to reach our ultimate goal. I’m determined to keep working hard toward the 2030 Olympics.” Kihira and Nishiyama on their debut in ice dance
Kihira and Nishiyama Start in Ice Dance original source: news.yahoo.co.jp dd. November 3d, 2025 View [...]
Romain Haguenauer: “Rika and Shingo immediately clicked as partners. Of course, there’s a lot to learn but they are very serious about their goals, and their aim is to compete at the Japanese Nationals this season.”
Coach Romain Haguenauer Discusses Rika Kihira’s Ice Dance Plans original source: Sports by Maya Bagriantseva [...]
“We began this trial as quickly as possible, knowing it would be a race against time. As long as there is even a small chance, I can’t allow myself to back down from the challenge.” Rika Kihira on transition to ice dance
Rika Kihira Transitions to Ice Dance with Shingo Nishiyama original source: Nikkansports, September 29th, 2025 by [...]
“I started this journey because I believe it’s worth pursuing so long as there’s even the slightest chance of making it.” Rika Kihira switches to ice dance and formed partnership with Shingo Nishiyama
Rika Kihira Embarks on Ice Dance Journey with New Partner Shingo Nishiyama original source: Nikkansports, September [...]
“It is with a heavy heart that we inform you that we have made the decision to end our partnership.” Japanese ice dancers Azusa Tanaka and Shingo Nishiyama announce partnership split
Japanese ice dancers Azusa Tanaka and Shingo Nishiyama announce partnership split; Tanaka retires from competitive [...]
Azusa Tanaka and Shingo Nishiyama: “Olympics is our big goal. Japan is strong in men, women and pair skating, so there’s a very high potential for medals. But we in ice dance need to work exceptionally hard not to let them down, aiming for a better team medal.”
Interview with Japanese ice dancers Azusa Tanaka and Shingo Nishiyama. original source: Tokyo Sports [...]