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 [...]
Masakazu Kagiyama reflected on his coaching approach after Yuma placed third at the 2025 Worlds, falling 40.37 points behind Ilia Malinin., admitting, “I think I caused him pain.” and “No matter the specifics of the content, I just want to celebrate the outcome wholeheartedly.”
Masakazu Kagiyama, Yuma’s father and coach, on his son accomplishments at the Olympics. original source: Hochi [...]
Yuma Kagiyama: “I made mistakes, and I feel tremendous frustration about that. However, I was able to achieve my quad flip. Even though I carried more weight on my shoulders compared to four years ago, I chose a bold approach.”
Yuma Kagiyama secured his second consecutive Olympic silver medal at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Games. original source: [...]
“I want to perform in a way that makes me feel happy, to be radiant, and to finish with my head held high and a smile” and “I want it to feel more glamorous, more gorgeous” Kagiyama on the upcoming Olympic free skate and new costume
Yuma Kagiyama, currently second after the short program, is preparing for the free skate at the Milano-Cortina [...]
Yuma Kagiyama: “I was really happy. Ilia’s program before mine was cool, but mine was really bright and upbeat too. Since I was the last skater, I wanted everyone to leave feeling happy.”
Yuma Kagiyama on his performance in the men's short program at the Olympics. original source: [...]
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 [...]
Yuma Kagiyama: “Four years ago, jumps were the main focus. But now, as an artistic sport, I’ve come to believe it’s important to deliver a performance that remains in people’s hearts as a work of art.”
Yuma Kagiyama on this approach for his second Olympics Games. original source: number.bunshun.jp dd. 9th January [...]
Tatiana Tarasova: “It was the first time I saw Malinin make mistakes. In my opinion, he had no energy. Maybe he is dealing with acclimatization.”
Tatiana Tarasova commented on the results of the men’s short program in the team event at the 2026 [...]
Kaori Sakamoto: “When Utana and Masaya started skating, the crowd erupted in applause. I was so moved I almost cried, thinking, ‘Don’t cry, don’t cry,’ but when I glanced over and saw Yuma Kagiyama crying, I thought, ‘Well, I’ll cry too,’ and we both ended up in tears.”
Kaori Sakamoto on her and her teammates performances in the short program at the Olympic Team Event. original [...]
Yuma Kagiyama: “Since coming to Milan, I’ve really felt things are going well, and I wonder if I have good chemistry with the Olympics.”
Yuma Kagiyama on his and his teammates performances in the short program at the Olympic Team Event. original [...]
Yuma Kagiyama: “I’m ready to beat the me from four years ago. The ‘Olympic monster’? Is it tasty? I’ll just ignore that and have fun. Of course, I’m aiming for gold. I’ve never cried tears of joy, so I want to experience that.”
Yuma Kagiyama, the 2022 Olympic silver medalist in men’s figure skating, is determined to surpass his past self at [...]
“I want to show all the skills I have at the Olympics. I have no intention of playing it safe.” Yuma Kagiyama announced he will include a quadruple flip in his free skate at the Olympics
Yuma Kagiyama announced he will include a quadruple flip in his free skate at the Milano-Cortina Olympics, aiming to [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]