Winter Olympics / Figure skating Feb 19, 2022
After a disturbing night, concern rises for teenage skaters
by Juliet Macur
Would raising the minimum competition age save young athletes from abuse and humiliation?
Winter Olympics / Figure skating Feb 18, 2022
Kaori Sakamoto gains motivation from competing against Russian skaters
"But I feel fortunate to be in an environment where I'm able to compete against next-level skaters. Russia gives me something to chase," the 21-year-old said.
Winter Olympics Feb 18, 2022
Day 13 recap: Broken Russian teen Kamila Valieva fails to medal as teammate wins figure skating gold
Error-strewn performance hands Anna Shcherbakova the title, with Japan's Kaori Sakamoto edging the pre-Games favorite for bronze.
Winter Olympics / Figure skating Feb 18, 2022
Kaori Sakamoto wins figure skating bronze ahead of ROC's Valieva
The competition was overshadowed by the doping controversy involving the ROC's Kamila Valieva, who dropped to fourth overall following a mistake-riddled free skate.
Figure Skating Nov 7, 2021
The 2021 world silver medalist was a lowly seventh after an error-strewn short program but hit back in style on Saturday.
Figure Skating Mar 27, 2021
Error-prone Rika Kihira falls to seventh place as Russians sweep podium at worlds
Sixteen-year-old Anna Shcherbakova, who led Kihira after the short program, secured the win in her worlds debut after scoring 152.17 points in the free skate to tally 233.17 points overall.
Figure Skating Mar 25, 2021
Rika Kihira in second place after short program at world championships
Kihira earned 79.08 points while fellow Japanese Kaori Sakamoto was penalized for a triple lutz edge violation and is in sixth place.
Figure Skating | ICE TIME Nov 12, 2019
Satoko Miyahara still formidable, but can she win in future?
by Jack Gallagher
Satoko Miyahara earned the silver medal in her Grand Prix season debut at the Cup of China on Saturday, finishing behind Russian teen Anna Shcherbakova. The 21-year-old Miyahara put on another classic performance, displaying beautiful line and edge, but was well behind Shcherbakova, who won ...
Figure Skating | ICE TIME Oct 24, 2019
Japan skaters struggle at Skate America
by Jack Gallagher
The senior Grand Prix season began in disappointing fashion last weekend with Japan being shut out of the medals. The Hinomaru's best showing was Kaori Sakamoto's fourth-place finish in the women's singles at Skate America. Russia's Anna Shcherbakova won in impressive fashion with a total of ...