Aiming to become the first Japanese to win world titles in back-to-back years, Kaori Sakamoto was superb technically and her energy resonated with the crowd.
In an exclusive interview, Wilson discussed Rika Kihira's recovery from an ankle injury, saying she's made solid progress with competition and physical rehab.
Defending men's titlist Shoma Uno isn't pleased with the consistency of his jumps, saying he's in a "really terrible condition" before the world championships.
Japanese women take to the ice in practice sessions ahead of the 2023 world championships at Saitama Super Arena. Will one of them be crowned the...
Led by reigning titlists Shoma Uno and Kaori Sakamoto, the host nation is expected to enjoy a stellar overall showing at the world championships in Saitama.
The list places a priority on results in major competitions, while taking into account mitigating factors like injury, record scores and big moves up the standings.
The top rivalry in men's skating returns to the spotlight as Hanyu will seek to end Chen’s victory streak and establish himself as the favorite heading...
The two-time Olympic champion was brilliant in the short program, but fell short of replicating that excellence in the free skate.
Chen became the first American to win three straight world titles since Scott Hamilton won four in a row (1981-84), while two-time champ Yuzuru Hanyu took...
Anna Shcherbakova captured her first world title, while Elizaveta Tuktamysheva and Alexandra Trusova finished second and third, respectively. Kaori Sakamoto placed sixth overall and Rika Kihira...
Hanyu tops the leaderboard with a score of 106.98 points, with Kagiyama at 100.96 after achieving a new personal best.
Kihira, who skated to “The Fire Within" and received level fours for her spins and step sequence, is in good position to earn her first senior...