All posts tagged "Rika Kihira"
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Features
/ 2 months ago[ICE TIME] Coach Tracy Wilson Confident in Rika Kihira's Success Moving Forward
In an exclusive interview, Wilson discussed Rika Kihira's recovery from an ankle injury, saying she's made solid progress with competition and...
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Features
/ 3 months ago[ICE TIME] Japan Favored to Collect More Medals at Coupe du Printemps
Ami Nakai, Mone Chiba, Koshiro Shimada, Sena Miyake and Takeru Kataise are scheduled to skate in the senior competitions at the...
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Features
/ 5 months agoPredictions 2023: Japan's Figure Skaters Poised for Another Banner Year
Ice Time's Jack Gallagher predicts stellar performances from Japan's skaters over the next 12 months after collecting a slew of medals...
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Figure Skating
/ 5 months 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
/ 5 months 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
/ 5 months 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
/ 5 months 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
/ 6 months ago[ICE TIME] Mai Mihara Claims Grand Prix Title in Finland, Clinches GP Final Spot
Positioned in second place after the short program, Mai Mihara displayed veteran poise in her free skate to "El Amor Brujo"...
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Features
/ 6 months ago[ICE TIME] World Champion Shoma Uno Shows Why He Is a Cut Above the Rest
His triumph at the NHK Trophy was a powerful reminder that Shoma Uno is the No. 1 men's skater on the...
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Sports Talk
/ 7 months ago#16 Sports Talk ― Insights on Japanese Figure Skating Success This Season with Jack Gallagher
With exceptional performances in the Junior Grand Prix campaign and a stellar start to the senior events, Japanese figure skating is...
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Features
/ 7 months ago[ICE TIME] Rinka Watanabe and Shoma Uno Lead Banner Showing for Japan at Skate Canada
Japanese figure skaters capture three gold medals in Ontario, including Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara's historic title in the pairs competition.
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Features
/ 7 months ago[ICE TIME] World Champion Kaori Sakamoto Cruises to Victory at Skate America
Sakamoto outscored Isabeau Levito and Amber Glenn for a successful start to her season. Japanese compatriot Kao Miura earned the silver...