“It feels like a dream to be able to stand on the same stage. Just participating is not my goal. I want to achieve good results and work hard to reach a position like Hanyu’s.” Shun Sato is set to make his Olympic debut inspired by Yuzuru Hanyu
Shun Sato, a 21-year-old figure skater, is set to make his Olympic debut, inspired by his hometown senior, Yuzuru [...]
“I think it was a perfect performance for me. Even including the last lutz, I’d give myself 100 points (laughs).” Shun Sato won silver at the Japanese Nationals
Shun Sato overcame pressure to deliver a strong free skate at the All-Japan Championships, securing a podium finish [...]
Shun Sato: “Before I started, I heard Malinin’s score and got really nervous, but I was able to turn that nervousness into strength.”
Shun Sato set a new personal best and earned bronze at the Grand Prix Final original source: Hochi News dd. 7th [...]
Shun Sato: “Shoma told me ‘There’s always a reason for mistakes. If you see mistakes as opportunities to grow, they’re not so scary.’ His words really resonated with me. My approach to competition changed completely.”
Shun Sato’s journey to the 2025 Grand Prix Final original source: number.bunshun.jp dd. 12th November 2025 by [...]
Shun Sato: “My goal isn’t just to participate in the Olympics; my biggest goal is to win a medal there. I want to work hard from here to make that dream come true.”
Shun Sato delivered a personal best performance to secure second place at the NHK Trophy, earning a spot in the Grand [...]
“It was the most painful treatment I’ve ever experienced, and I wasn’t sure if I could handle it. However, by the time I arrived in China, I didn’t even need painkillers anymore.” Shun Sato on shockwave therapy
Shun Sato Returns Victorious After Winning Second Cup of China Title original source: Hochi News dd. October 27th, [...]
Shun Sato: “I told myself that by the end of the season, I want to be able to say, ‘Thanks to the injury, I was able to grow,’ and turn it into a positive.”
Shun Sato Triumphs at Grand Prix China, Overcoming Injury to Build Momentum for Olympic Qualification original [...]
Shun Sato: “I have no choice but to give it my all. I trust in myself and will do my very best with what I can do now. First and foremost, I need to nail my quad lutz.”
Shun Sato Focuses on Quad Lutz in Return at Grand Prix Chongqing original source: Nikkansports, October 23d, 2025 [...]
Shun Sato: “At Lombardia, my free program went well, and here, I was able to deliver a solid short program. My goal now is to combine the best elements of both and aim for a clean performance right from the first Grand Prix event.”
Shun Sato Wins Tokyo Championships, Eyes Grand Prix Series and Olympic Qualification original source: Hochi News [...]
Shun Sato: “This injury was the worst possible start to the season. My goal is to turn this experience into something positive by season’s end, where I can say, ‘The injury helped me grow.’”
Shun Sato marked his first competition of the season at the MGC Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Ice Arena Trophy. original [...]
“I wanted to skate to classical music, and I was looking for a piece that hasn’t been performed much recently.” Shun Sato about skating to “Firebird”
Shun Sato unveils new free skate "Firebird" at "Dream on Ice" show original source: Nikkansports dd. June 28th [...]
Shun Sato: “I was deeply impressed by Mao Asada. Her performance drew you in even when she wasn’t jumping — it was mesmerizing. I hope to create performances like that myself.”
Shun Sato about skating in shows and World Team Trophy. original source: Nikkansports dd. April 24th by Daisuke [...]
Shun Sato: “Of course, I have a strong desire to compete, but my goal isn’t just to make it to the Olympics. My ultimate objective lies beyond simply participating, so that’s where my focus is.”
Shun Sato about his performance at 2025 World Championships. original source: Nikkansports dd. March 31st 2025 by [...]
“My jumps, spins, and footwork are in the best shape possible. I want to compete with confidence.” Yuma Kagiyama about World Championships
Yuma Kagiyama and Shun Sato about upcoming World Championships. original source: Nikkansports dd. March 25th [...]
Shun Sato: “My goal for this season was to medal at the Final along with winning at the Grand Prix series. I’m honored to have been able to compete in the Final and winning a medal made it even more memorable.”
Shun Sato about winning bronze at the Grand Prix Final. original source: Nikkansports dd. 8th December 2024 by [...]
Shun Sato: “Since I had often been finishing second or third, I certainly aimed higher. I definitely wanted to win in one of the Grand Prix, so I think it was good that I managed to achieve that.”
Shun Sato on winning Cup of China 2024. original source: Nikkansports / Nikkansports / Nikkansports dd. 24th [...]
Shun Sato: “I feel a tremendous gap between me and Malinin, almost like we are on different levels now. However, going forward, I think he is someone I need to compete against and beat in the future.”
Shun Sato on winning silver at Skate Canada 2024. original source: Nikkansports / Nikkansports / Nikkansports dd. [...]
“I think it wasn’t quite a performance that would reach 100 points. I feel I could have pushed a bit harder. However, if I can nail everything, scores over 100 are definitely attainable.” Shun Sato on his SP at Skate Canada
Shun Sato on his performance in the short program at Skate Canada. original source: Nikkansports / Nikkansports dd. [...]
“Taking a bath or shower helps me clear my mind.” Shun Sato on his concentration method before competitions
Shun Sato about the upcoming season. original source: Nikkansports / Hochi News View this post on [...]
Shun Sato: “I once again realized that skating is the most crucial element in figure skating.”
Translation of Shun Sato's comments about his performance at Skate America and work with Guillaume [...]