Sota Yamamoto: “It started with the back injury, and then these asthma-like symptoms happened. Maybe I should go for a purification ritual.”
Sota Yamamoto is determined to give his all at the Grand Prix Finland event original source: Nikkansports, 20th [...]
“My back is heading in a positive direction. I’m just really happy to have arrived here without any worsening of my injury,” said Sota Yamamoto, looking ahead of GP in China
Sota Yamamoto Demonstrates Recovery and Optimism Ahead of Grand Prix China original source: Nikkansports, October [...]
“Life isn’t always easy. I see my skating career, with all its ups and downs, reflected in this song.” Sota Yamamoto on his FP to “Hallelujah,” recovery from injury and Olympic goals
Sota Yamamoto Triumphs at Chubu Championships, Reflects on Injury Recovery and Olympic Goals original source: [...]
“I think it was meaningful to compete. Situations like this may arise in future competitions, and this was an opportunity for me to face those challenges head-on.” Sota Yamamoto on competing despite battling injuries
Sota Yamamoto placed fourth overall at the Challenger Series Kinoshita Cup despite battling injuries and lack of [...]
“Part of me wanted him to prioritize his health, but when I heard his score, it was impressive. It motivated me to focus on my own performance and keep working hard.” Kazuki Tomono on competing together with Sota Yamamoto at Kinoshita Cup
Kazuki Tomono delivered a solid performance in the short program at the Challenger Series Kinoshita Cup, earning 85.08 [...]
Sota Yamamoto: “I had a strong willingness to skate, so I made the decision to go forward. I’ll focus on recovering from the injury before chasing the level of performance I’m aiming for this season.”
Sota Yamamoto overcame a back injury to earn 84.98 points in the short program and secure third place at the [...]
“I’ve developed a herniated disc. The situation is worsening.” Sota Yamamoto revealed injury raising doubts about his participation at the Challenger Series Kinoshita Cup
Sota Yamamoto disclosed that he injured his lower back around a week ago. original source: Nikkansports, September [...]
Sota Yamamoto: “We train together a lot at Chukyo, and his performances during practice are incredibly inspiring. Honestly, it makes me feel frustrated in a good way – it pushes me. I want to get even a little closer to Yuma-kun.”
Sota Yamamoto expresses determination to challenge Japan’s top skater, Yuma Kagiyama. original source: Tokyo [...]
Sota Yamamoto: “I believe I minimized mistakes, but I truly felt the overall level around me has risen. A single mistake can lead to significant consequences, and I was painfully reminded of that.”
Sota Yamamoto on placing 4th at Skate Canada 2024. original source: Nikkansports / Nikkansports / Nikkansports dd. [...]
“Yamamoto’s style” and “My practices weren’t going very well, but I had been building up my training and was able to trust myself.” Sota Yamamoto on triple axel and performance in SP at Skate Canada
Sota Yamamoto on his performance in the short program at Skate Canada. original source: Nikkansports / Nikkansports [...]
Sota Yamamoto: “”I want to evolve not just performing, landing spins and jumps, but refining them into more sophisticated techniques.”
Sota Yamamoto about the upcoming season. original source: Nikkansports / Hochi News View this post on [...]
Sota Yamamoto: “Competitions and daily practices are not always enjoyable, but the time when I express myself on the ice is when I feel most myself and that’s why I think I’ve been able to keep going.”
Sota Yamamoto about past season and motivation to continue skating. original source: jbpress.ismedia.jp dd. 19th [...]
Sota Yamamoto: “I want to keep pushing myself and grow so that I can compete in the Olympics.”
Translation of Sota Yamamoto's comments about most memorable competition and his goal to qualify to the [...]
Sota Yamamoto: “I want to greet next season with a more mature version of myself”
Translation of Sota Yamamoto's comments after his final international competition of the season. original source: [...]
Sota Yamamoto: “I’m not good with spicy food but after Cup of China I want to enjoy a little “reward” without upsetting my stomach.”
Translation of Sota Yamamoto's comment before the Cup of China. original source: nikkansports.com View [...]
Sota Yamamoto: “I couldn’t have imagined that I would come back to this point after all my injuries. I’m delighted to claim my first victory.”
Translation of Sota Yamamoto's comments about winning Skate Canada 2023. original source: nikkansports.com dd 29th [...]
“I think that’s a good thing” Sota Yamamoto about unintentional delay in peaking.
Translation of Sota Yamamoto's comments about his mindset before Skate Canada Grand Prix. original source: [...]
“If I can show the audience colors and expressions they’ve never seen from me before, then that would be great.” Sota Yamamoto about “NEW Sota” as his theme of the season
Translation of Sota Yamamoto’s comment from a press conference for the start of 2023/24 GP season. original [...]
Sota Yamamoto: “There will be many outstanding skaters at the Grand Prix, but I’m aiming for the podium this season too. I want to aim for the GP Final as well.”
Sota Yamamoto about start of the 2023/24 season. View this post on Instagram A post shared by [...]
“Bringing me a song that I wouldn’t choose myself, David Wilson made me realize a new side of myself.” Sota Yamamoto about his programs for 2023/24 season and first competition
Sota Yamamoto about his new programs and first competitions of the 2023/24 season. View this post on [...]
“It was a song that I wouldn’t choose for myself, but the challenging nature of it made the choreography fresh and enjoyable.” Sota Yamamoto about new programs
Sota Yamamoto about new programs and off-season trainings. View this post on Instagram A post [...]
Sota Yamamoto: “I feel like I’ve grown a lot this season. So I want to practice without any regrets and do my best at the World Championships. I want to show an even stronger version of myself.”
Article and small interview with Sota Yamamoto ahead of World Championships. View this post on Instagram [...]
Sota Yamamoto: “Even being injured I’ve never forgotten how much I love skating, and I think I have more passion for skating than anyone else.”
Interview with Sota Yamamoto. View this post on Instagram A post shared by (@yamamotosotaposts) [...]
“I don’t really know what the selection criteria are, but there are parts that don’t make me very happy.” Shoma Uno about formation of the Japanese team for Worlds
Shoma Uno about formation of the Japanese team for the World Championships in Saitama. View this post on [...]