Sakamoto Kaori, a three-time world champion, gears up for her final ISU Grand Prix Final 2025 in Nagoya, seeking a powerful performance to overcome past disappointments. With Olympic qualifications on the line, the Japanese skater aims for two flawless routines, focusing on confidence and health ahead of nationals. Can she secure her legacy?
Ilia Malinin aims for history at the 2025 ISU Grand Prix Final in Nagoya, attempting two quad Axels across his programs. The two-time world champion celebrates his 21st birthday while seeking a third consecutive title. As he approaches Milano Cortina 2026, Malinin's innovations signal a revolutionary leap in professional figure skating.
Minerva Fabienne Hase and Nikita Volodin reflect on their Olympic journey, discussing the challenges of competing in the 2023-2024 figure skating season. After overcoming early mistakes at the Finlandia Trophy and gaining citizenship, the duo aims to regain form with guidance from coach Benoît Richaud and advice from Olympic champion Katarina Witt.
In a thrilling performance at the 2025 ISU Junior Grand Prix Final in Nagoya, Japan, reigning world junior champion Nakata Rio leads the men's competition with an impressive score of 86.48. Seo Minkyu follows closely with 84.82, while Belgian talent Denis Krouglov makes waves in third place. Stay tuned for more updates!
Shimada Mao leads the 2025 ISU Junior Grand Prix Final in Nagoya following a standout short program, scoring 73.45 to top the field by over five points. With her eyes on a record fourth title, the reigning world junior champion celebrated her performance, noting improved nerves this season. Teammates Okada and Oka trail as the competition heats up.
At the ISU Grand Prix Final 2025 in Nagoya, Japan, world champions Miura Riku and Kihara Ryuichi seized the short-program lead with a score of 77.32, just narrowly ahead of Italy's Sara Conti and Niccolo Macii at 77.22. Georgia's Anastasiia Metelkina and Luka Berulava sit in third with 75.04. The free skate promises thrilling competition ahead!