Yuma Kagiyama: “Because the short program went without mistakes, there was too strong a feeling that I needed to do well in the free skate. This led to a bit of an overall panic, and I wasn’t able to adjust properly until the end. “
Yuma Kagiyama on his performance at the NHK Trophy 2024. View this post on Instagram A post [...]
Yuma Kagiyama: “It’s the fourth event of the series but my first one, so having watched the first three events, I’ve seen some highly competitive performances. So I’m really looking forward to skating with everyone.”
Yuma Kagiyama about his upcoming performance at the NHK Trophy 2024. original source: Nikkansports dd. 7th November [...]
“Well, he might said this in good form, but deep down, I truly feel it. I think he only has eyes for Ilia right now. To make him consider me, first I have to beat him once. But that’s damn hard.” Kao Miura about Yuma Kagiyma not considering him a rival
Kao Miura on winning bronze at Skate America and Yuma Kagiyama. original source: Nikkansports / Nikkansports / [...]
Yuma Kagiyama: “This season, I want to try to catch up with Malinin, even surpass a bit in performance.”
Kaori Sakamoto about the upcoming season. original source: Nikkansports / Hochi News View this post on [...]
“Next time, we want to go for gold.” Yuma Kagiyama on getting 2022 Olympic silver medals for the team event
Yuma Kagiyama on 2026 Olympics and start of the season. original source: Nikkansports View this post on [...]
“There was no medal ceremony in Beijing, and I felt confused about it. Waiting ended up turning our bronze into silver, and I was happy that we could share the medals with this team.” Japanese skaters on receiving Beijing 2022 team event medals
Japanese skaters on receiving Beijing 2022 team event silver medals. original source: news.yahoo.co.jp [...]
“Filled with the feeling that the day has finally come to receive this medal. It’s a medal we all won together.” Kaori Sakamoto and Yuma Kagiyama on the upcoming Olympic awarding ceremony
Kaori Sakamoto and Yuma Kagiyama about the upcoming awarding ceremony for 2022 Beijing Olympic team [...]
“I’m very happy. At the same time, I felt that it took a very long time for this day to come. Through this experience, I strongly felt the importance of fairness and integrity in sports.” Japanese skaters on the 2022 Olympic team silver medal
Japanese skaters commented on the getting 2022 Olympics silver medals in the team event. original source: [...]
Yuma Kagiyama: “Lori Nichol, the choreographer, said that “The Sound of Silence” would match my quiet edgework, so I chose this song for the SP”
Yuma Kagiyama about his new short program and goals for 2024/2025 season. original source: sportiva.shueisha.co.jp [...]
Yuma Kagiyama: “I don’t think I give the same sense of security that people had when they entrusted Japan to Hanyu and Uno. But I want to gain more aura and stature through gaining more and more experience in competitions.”
Yuma Kagiyama about sponsor contract with Suzuki and becoming a lead of Japanese men's skating. original source: [...]
“Shoma Uno has been a person I have admired and respected since my junior days.” Yuma Kagiyama about Shoma Uno’s retirement
Yuma Kagiyama about Shoma Uno's retirement. original source: Nikkansports View this post on Instagram [...]
“It’s going to be a tough program, but I want to do my best. Winning the World Championships is my main goal.” Yuma Kagiyama continues his cooperation with Lori Nichol
Some news about Yuma Kagiyama's programs for 2024-2025 season. original source: Nikkansports / Asahi [...]
Yuma Kagiyama: “I think Malinin will raise his level in various areas next season, so I have to make a tremendous effort to catch up even a little.”
Yuma Kagiyama about past season and competing with Ilia Malinin. original source: Nikkansports / Hochi News [...]
“One of my favorite programs in men’s skating is Javier Fernandez’s short “Malagueña”. The way he skates, you can’t learn it, you need to be born with such a talent.” Tuktamysheva about her favorite skaters and programs
Translation of Elizaveta Tuktamysheva's comments about her favorite skaters and programs. original source: [...]
Yuma Kagiyama: “I have a strong sense of frustration. Despite my best efforts, I don’t think I could have reached the gold medal. But I would like to figure out a strategy and give it my all ahead of the next season and the Olympics.”
Translation of Yuma Kagiyama's comments about 2024 World Championships and Ilia Malinin. original source: [...]
Yuma Kagiyama: “At the Japanese Nationals, I failed quad salchow in the short program, but then my father advised me, ‘You lack confidence.’ So in this competition, I focused on confidence.”
Translation of Yuma Kagiyama's comments about the Four Continents Championships. original source: [...]
Yuma Kagiyama plans to add quad flip and expressed his determination to “attack” at Worlds and not compromise on the artistic elements he values
Translation of Yuma Kagiyama's comments about goals for the season. original source: nikkansports.com dd. 6 January [...]
Yuma Kagiyama: “For the World Championships, I want to deliver a more passionate performance. I also want to elevate both the jump content and quality and aim for the top.”
Translation of Yuma Kagiyama's comments about Japanese Nationals. original source: number.bunshun.jp dd. 30 [...]
“Not everyone may understand how challenging what he’s doing is in terms of steps and choreo. But all we can do is lead by showing excellent examples.” Lori Nichol about work with Yuma Kagiyama
Translation of Lori Nichol's comments about her work with Yuma Kagiyama. original source: number.bunshun.jp dd. 23 [...]
Yuma Kagiyama: “Giving up expression and quality in exchange for quadruples is not good.”
Translation of Yuma Kagiyama's comment about competing with Ilia Malinin, plans for his own improvement and and goals [...]
Carolina Kostner: “The artistic aspect requires everything—technical, mental, and life experiences and takes time. But Yuma understands that direction well.”
Tranlsation of Carolina Kostner's comments about working with Yuma Kagiyama and his performance at the NHK Trophy [...]
Yuma Kagiyama: “As a child, I watched Carolina’s performance of ‘Ave Maria’ from the Sochi Olympics season many times and learned from it. It’s what figure skating is all about.”
Tranlsation of Yuma Kagiyama's comments about working with Carolina Kostner. original source: number.bunshun.jp dd. [...]
Yuma Kagiyama: “With a one-year break, I’m approaching this season with a fresh start. I don’t think I should rush and will aim for the Worlds with a full-max program.”
Translation of Yuma Kagiyama's comment about his performance at the Grand Prix de France and goals for the season. [...]
Yuma Kagiyama: “Competing internationally, I want to stand out with my programs and Carolina Kostner taught me a lot in terms of skating and artistic expression.”
Translation of Yuma Kagiyama's comments about working with Carolina Kostner and his goal to stand out on the [...]