All posts tagged "figure skating"
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News
/ 2 years ago2022's Top 20 Sports Stories on JAPAN Forward: Numbers 20-16
Thank you for following JAPAN Forward and our dedicated sports site, SportsLook, for sports coverage in 2022. Let's look back at...
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Figure Skating
/ 2 years agoShoma Uno Claims Fifth National Title By a Large Margin at Japan Championships
After early hiccups, Shoma Uno regained his form and completed the rest of his free skate without incident. He earned his...
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Figure Skating
/ 2 years agoKaori Sakamoto Captures Third National Title at Japan Championships
The 22-year-old world champion, who won her previous national titles in 2018 and 2021, lands six clean triples and triumphs by...
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Figure Skating
/ 2 years agoShoma Uno Powers to Big Lead in Short Program at Japan Championships
All of Shoma Uno's expected challengers encountered problems of one type or another in their programs, resulting in his significant lead.
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Figure Skating
/ 2 years agoKaori Sakamoto Seizes Lead after Short Program at Japan Championships
Opening with a strong double axel, Kaori Sakamoto delighted the crowd with a near-flawless performance to "Rock With U" in her...
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Figure Skating
/ 2 years agoSkaters Work on Programs a Day Before the Japan Championships
Shoma Uno and Kaori Sakamoto return to the spotlight with the shared goal of defending their titles at the Japan Championships.
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Features
/ 2 years ago[ICE TIME] Captivating Storylines of the Japan Championships as Skaters Vie for Berths in World Championships
A talented crop of skaters, including 2022 world champions Shoma Uno and Kaori Sakamoto, is poised to provide compelling drama at...
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Features
/ 2 years ago[ICE TIME] Sota Yamamoto's Renaissance Highlights A Great Grand Prix Final for Japan
Yamamoto's promising career was hampered by ankle injuries. Now, "I'm really happy to have the feeling that I'm finally back," he...
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Figure Skating
/ 2 years agoMai Mihara Victorious in Grand Prix Final as Kaori Sakamoto Staggers to Fifth-Place Finish
The triumph caps an amazing comeback for Mai Mihara, a graduate student at Kobe's Konan University, who missed the entire 2019-20...
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Figure Skating
/ 2 years agoNozomu Yoshioka Claims Bronze Medal at Junior Grand Prix Final
"I barely made it to third place, but I am very happy," Yoshioka said after securing a spot on the podium...
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Figure Skating
/ 2 years agoShoma Uno Wins Gold and Sota Yamamoto Claims Silver at the Grand Prix Final
Uno's combination of power and finesse in the Grand Prix Final resonated with the fans, who gave him a standing ovation...
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Figure Skating
/ 2 years agoKaori Sakamoto and Mai Mihara Post 1-2 Finish in Short Program at Grand Prix Final
Skating to "Rock with U" at the Grand Prix Final, Sakamoto posted a clean scoresheet and received a level four on...
