“Watching ‘SEIMEI’ helped me capture the Olympic spirit, and I went into my performance with that image in mind.” Shun Sato on watching a video of Hanyu’s performance before his Olympic free skate
Olympic medalist Shun Sato reflected on his journey, the influence of Yuzuru Hanyu, and his gratitude to his hometown [...]
Shun Sato: “I really want a medal at Worlds, but wanting it too much isn’t good either. I want to skate with confidence and deliver a mistake-free performance from the short program.”
Shun Sato, who won team silver and men’s singles bronze at the Milano-Cortina Olympics, attended a celebration at [...]
Shun Sato: “Ever since Hanyu was trying quad axel, I wanted to challenge myself too, but I was too scared. But watching Ilia doing it, I started to believe I might be able to do it too.”
Shun Sato, who won bronze in his Olympic debut at Milano-Cortina, sets his sights on mastering the ultra-difficult [...]
Shun Sato: “It may take time, but I want to challenge myself next season and make landing quad axel my primary goal.”
Shun Sato who earned bronze in the men’s singles at his Olympic debut, expressed his intention to attempt the [...]
Evgeni Plushenko: “What impressed me far more was Cha Junhwan, who narrowly missed the podium. Cha’s skating is phenomenal. He has superb control of his upper body and blades. His choreography and artistry are at the highest level.”
Evgeni Plushenko on the 2026 Olympic Men’s Figure Skating Event original source: Sport Express [...]
“It means so much that the three of us competed together at the Olympics.” and “If not for Kagiyama and Miura, I wouldn’t be where I’m today. They are my closest friends and toughest rivals.” Yuma Kagiyama and Shun Sato
Yuma Kagiyama and Shun Sato reflect on their silver and bronze medal victories at the 2026 Milan Olympics during a [...]
Shun Sato: “I never thought I’d make it to the podium. It feels like a dream. I received a lot of inspiration from Kao, Yuma and Ilia and I’m grateful to them.”
Shun Sato made a remarkable comeback from ninth place after the short program to win the bronze medal in the men’s [...]
Shun Sato: “Honestly, it was tough. My heart felt like it was about to jump out. I was so nervous I wanted to run away.”
In the men’s singles short program, Shun Sato finished ninth and reflected on his performance afterward. original [...]
Evgeni Plushenko: “If Malinin is mentally prepared and lands the quadruple axel, no one will beat him. But now, there’s no longer 100% certainty. Especially since the two Japanese skaters – Kagiyama and Sato – are very strong.”
Evgeni Plushenko named the main contenders for medals in the figure skating competitions at the 2026 Olympics in [...]
Shun Sato: “I was overwhelmed with frustration at not being able to take first place. But I was able to do everything I could. I’m grateful to all my teammates.”
Shun Sato delivered a flawless and powerful performance in the men’s free skate at the Milano-Cortina Olympic team [...]
Elizaveta Tuktamysheva: “The showdown between Fournier Beaudry/Cizeron and Chock/Bates will be truly intense. This is something you definitely need to see! Most likely, it will be the last time we see these pairs compete together.”
2015 World and European champion Elizaveta Tuktamysheva will serve as a correspondent for Okko at the 2026 Winter [...]
Shun Sato: “Watching Yuzuru Hanyu’s performance at the Sochi Olympics inspired me to become a figure skater and dream of standing on the world stage. Now, I want to give a performance that will make others want to stand on this stage too.”
Shun Sato, preparing for his Olympic debut at Milano-Cortina, expressed excitement and determination to deliver his [...]
Shun Sato: “I’m looking forward to the Olympics. I want to enjoy every moment. My goal is to win a medal.”
Shun Sato won the Japan Intercollegiate Championships, focusing on personal growth and expressing excitement for his [...]
Shun Sato: “My biggest goal is an Olympic medal, but I want to break my personal best.” and “My fortune slip was ‘kichi’ (good luck), which felt kind of in-between.”
Shun Sato started the year strong by leading the Intercollegiate Championships. original source: Nikkansports 10th [...]
“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 [...]