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Ferragosto in Varese: the Japanese skaters started their journey to 2026 Milano Cortina

“Buon Ferragosto”, they say in Italy on August 15th, celebrating the beautiful days of summer (and the nostalgia surrounding the fast approaching end of it…) – and for the people in Varese, northern Italy, Ferragosto…

Kaori Sakamoto, a three-time World champion, and other photostories

We start with the history-maker: Kaori Sakamoto. The first Japanese skater of any discipline to win back-to-back-to-back World titles – three consecutive World champion titles, that is. And the first woman to do so since…

Defining moments of 2024 Worlds, as we saw them

The big stories of these championships? It’s incredibly difficult to pick just one – but no worries, we got you covered. We invite you in a journey of grand emotions, a journey of moments that…

(Hi)Stories made in Saitama, at 2023 World Championships

We called them (Hi)Stories – because history was made by so many skaters in Saitama, at this year’s edition of the World Championships, and so many athletes, coaches, teams and federations have a reason to…

Kaori Sakamoto’s triumph at Worlds. Photo-highlights from the women’s event

This was Kaori Sakamoto’s Season, no doubt about it: Olympic bronze medalist in Beijing and winner of the World title in Montpellier. The peak of her career so far – and such a promise for…