Yuma Kagiyama: “I gained a lot from Nationals, but in the free skate, I wasn’t able to give everything I had. In those high-pressure moments, I realized I’m still not as strong as I want to be.”
Yuma Kagiyama, who secured his second consecutive Olympic spot, expresses excitement and determination as he prepares [...]
“If you really have the mindset of an athlete, you should be able to fight for every single point. He still tends to play it safe in competition, and that’s not enough.” Masakazu Kagiyama on Yuma’s performance at the GP Final
Yuma Kagiyama and his coach Masakazu Kagiyama reflect on second-place finish at the Grand Prix Final. original [...]
Carolina Kostner: “I always challenged myself to become not just an athlete, but also an artist. I tell Yuma, ‘Choreography isn’t just about movement – cherish the emotions that arise from those movements.’”
Carolina Kostner, coach to Yuma Kagiyama, reflects on his growth and their collaboration as they prepare for the [...]
“It’s frustrating, but what I gained is huge. It’s half frustration, half joy. I have to face my position head-on and work as hard as I can to achieve my goals.”
Yuma Kagiyama earned his second consecutive silver medal at the Grand Prix Final. original source: Nikkansports [...]
Yuma Kagiyama: “Today, I had the mindset that I was shining the brightest. My mindset tends to waver, so today I went in thinking I was the coolest. When I was doing my hair, I thought, ‘Today feels good!’ – that’s how I started,”
Yuma Kagiyama sets a new personal best and leads the men’s short program at the Figure Skating Grand Prix [...]
Yuma Kagiyama: “This is a very important event for me to level up. I don’t feel any pressure or anxiety at the moment.”
Yuma Kagiyama, after two Grand Prix wins this season, preparing for Grand Prix Final original source: Nikkansports [...]
Yuma Kagiyama: “Even though I say I’m facing myself, I often end up working for someone else or for the people watching, rather than putting myself first. At the Final, I want to focus on myself.”
Yuma Kagiyama, after winning the Finland Grand Prix, is determined to focus on himself and overcome mental challenges [...]
Yuma Kagiyama: “People expect me to make the Final or win, but first I want to focus on the content of my performance. The most important thing is to deliver both a solid short and free program.”
Yuma Kagiyama is focused on delivering strong performances at the Finland Grand Prix. original source: [...]
“I’m really fired up. I have to score at least 300 points.” Yuma Kagiyama prepares for the Grand Prix in Helsinki
Yuma Kagiyama, are preparing in Helsinki for the final Grand Prix event, aiming for strong performances and Grand Prix [...]
Yuma Kagiyama: “In the past, I would always look at my rivals, including Ilia Malinin, but this season I’ve really learned to face myself. That’s led to more stability.”
Yuma Kagiyama made history by winning his third consecutive NHK Trophy, overcoming challenges and advancing toward the [...]
Yuma Kagiyama: “At the start of the season, I decided to prioritize program quality over difficulty. From my experiences so far, I’ve learned that the best way to achieve goals and dreams is to move forward steadily, one step at a time.”
"Step-by-Step": Yuma Kagiyama Reflects on His Journey and Prepares for the Grand Prix Series original source: [...]
“From the choreography stage, I had a feeling this was going to become something truly amazing.” Yuma Kagiyama on his free program to “Turandot”
Yuma Kagiyama’s "Turandot": A Bold New Take for the Olympic Season original source: news.yahoo.co.jp dd. October [...]
Yuma Kagiyama: “To achieve goals and dreams, the most effective path is steady progress. I’ve learned from experience that by tackling tasks one step at a time, you can carve out a clear path, all the way to Milan.”
Yuma Kagiyama Reflects on Achievements and Prepares for Olympic Season original source: Nikkansports, October 1st, [...]
Yuma Kagiyama: “It meant a lot to be able to showcase Turandot on an Italian stage. I felt the audience’s positive reactions. But I know I can do more. I had the sense that I could excite the crowd even more.”
Yuma Kagiyama reflects on Lombardia Trophy and updates ankle injury original source: Nikkansports, September 15th, [...]
Yuma Kagiyama to compete at Lombardia Trophy despite left ankle pain: “I’m not at a stage where I’m paying attention to the other skaters yet. I’ll take it one step at a time, clearing the immediate challenges and goals without rushing.”
Yuma Kagiyama to compete at Lombardia Trophy despite left ankle pain original source: Nikkansports, September 12th, [...]
Carolina Kostner: “Through choreographing for Yuma Kagiyama, I’ve seen a whole new side of him. While his discipline and technical excellence are well-known, I’ve also come to appreciate how quick a learner he is, how deeply he thinks, and how incredibly creative his mind is.”
Carolina Kostner reflects on her passion for the sport, her excitement for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics and her [...]
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 [...]
“I was determined to land every jump. I was confident from the beginning.” Yuma Kagiyama on his free skate at the Summer Cup
Yuma Kagiyama showcased free skate at Summer Cup, gearing up for Olympic season original source: Nikkansports dd [...]
Yuma Kagiyama: “I’m truly enjoying my training this year – that’s a big difference from last season.”
Yuma Kagiyama sets his sights on Olympic gold with a "Back-to-Basics" approach original source: Nikkansports dd. [...]
Yuma Kagiyama: “After silver, the only thing left is gold.”
Yuma Kagiyama focuses on returning to his roots as he prepares for the upcoming season original source: [...]
“At first, I was worried about overlapping with other skaters. But both Lori and Carolina strongly recommended it to me, saying, ‘This is absolutely perfect for you.’” Yuma Kagiyama on choosing “Turandot”
Yuma Kagiyama reflects on choosing "Turandot" for his free skate in the Olympic season original source: [...]
“A program that incorporates the renowned music celebrating “the certainty of victory” Yuma Kagiyama will skate to “Turandot” with hope to recreate Arakawa’s golden moment
Yuma Kagiyama chooses "Turandot" for his free skate in Milano-Cortina Olympics original source: Nikkansports dd. [...]
Yuma Kagiyama: “I want to win gold medals in both the team and individual events at the Milano Olympics.”
Yuma Kagiyama about new programs for Milano-Cortina Olympic season original source: Nikkansports dd. June 27th 2025 [...]
Shoma Uno: “If Malinin leaves viewers thinking, ‘Wow, that was incredible,’ Kagiyama evokes feelings of, ‘I just witnessed something beautiful, and I’m deeply moved.’ That duality – athleticism and artistry – is what makes figure skating so captivating.”
Shoma Uno about Ilia Malinin, Yuma Kagiyama and Mikhail Shaidorov. original source: Nikkansports dd. June 1st 2025 [...]