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Figure skating: ISU awards

Figure skating: ISU awards

Japanese figure skaters (from L) Utana Yoshida, Ami Nakai, Kaori Sakamoto, Mone Chiba and Yuma Kagiyama attend the ISU Figure Skating Awards ceremony in Prague on March 29, 2026, following the world championships.

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Figure skating: ISU awards

Figure skating: ISU awards

Japanese figure skaters (from L) Ami Nakai, Kaori Sakamoto and Mone Chiba attend the ISU Figure Skating Awards ceremony in Prague on March 29, 2026, following the world championships.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Mone Chiba of Japan performs in the exhibition gala of the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 29, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Mone Chiba of Japan performs in the exhibition gala of the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 29, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Mone Chiba of Japan performs in the exhibition gala of the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 29, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Mone Chiba of Japan performs in the exhibition gala of the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 29, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Mone Chiba of Japan performs in the exhibition gala of the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 29, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Mone Chiba of Japan performs in the women's free program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 27, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Mone Chiba of Japan performs in the women's free program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 27, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Mone Chiba of Japan performs in the women's free program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 27, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Mone Chiba of Japan performs in the women's free program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 27, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Kaori Sakamoto (C) of Japan poses during a press conference after winning the world figure skating championships women's gold in Prague on March 27, 2026, alongside silver medalist Mone Chiba (L) of Japan and bronze medalist Nina Pinzarrone of Belgium.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Kaori Sakamoto (C) of Japan poses during a press conference after winning the world figure skating championships women's gold in Prague on March 27, 2026, alongside silver medalist Mone Chiba (L) of Japan and bronze medalist Nina Pinzarrone of Belgium.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Kaori Sakamoto (C) of Japan poses after winning the world figure skating championships women's gold in Prague on March 27, 2026, alongside silver medalist Mone Chiba (L) of Japan and bronze medalist Nina Pinzarrone of Belgium.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Kaori Sakamoto (C) of Japan poses after winning the world figure skating championships women's gold in Prague on March 27, 2026, alongside silver medalist Mone Chiba (L) of Japan and bronze medalist Nina Pinzarrone of Belgium.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Gold medalist Kaori Sakamoto (R) of Japan and compatriot and silver medalist Mone Chiba pose after the medal ceremony for the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 27, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Gold medalist Kaori Sakamoto (R) of Japan and compatriot and silver medalist Mone Chiba pose after the medal ceremony for the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 27, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Gold medalist Kaori Sakamoto (R) of Japan and compatriot and silver medalist Mone Chiba pose after the medal ceremony for the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 27, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Gold medalist Kaori Sakamoto (R) of Japan and compatriot and silver medalist Mone Chiba pose after the medal ceremony for the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 27, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Gold medalist Kaori Sakamoto (R) of Japan and compatriot and silver medalist Mone Chiba pose after the medal ceremony for the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 27, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Mone Chiba of Japan strikes a finishing pose in the women's short program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 25, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Mone Chiba of Japan performs in the women's short program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 25, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Mone Chiba of Japan performs in the women's short program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 25, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Mone Chiba of Japan performs in the women's short program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 25, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Mone Chiba of Japan performs in the women's short program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 25, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Mone Chiba of Japan performs in the women's short program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 25, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Mone Chiba of Japan acknowledges the crowd after performing in the women's short program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 25, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Mone Chiba of Japan performs in the women's short program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 25, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Mone Chiba of Japan performs in the women's short program at the world figure skating championships in Prague on March 25, 2026.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Mone Chiba of Japan trains during an official practice session in Prague on March 24, 2026, ahead of the world figure skating championships beginning the following day.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Mone Chiba of Japan trains during an official practice session in Prague on March 24, 2026, ahead of the world figure skating championships beginning the following day.

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Mone Chiba of Japan trains during an official practice session in Prague on March 24, 2026, ahead of the world figure skating championships beginning the following day.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Combined photo shows Japanese figure skaters (from top to bottom) Kaori Sakamoto, Ami Nakai and Mone Chiba performing during the free program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 19, 2026, en route to finishing second, third and fourth, respectively, in the women's figure skating event.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Mone Chiba of Japan is pictured after performing in the women's figure skating free program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 19, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Mone Chiba of Japan is pictured after performing in the women's figure skating free program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 19, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Mone Chiba of Japan is pictured after performing in the women's figure skating free program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 19, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Mone Chiba of Japan is pictured after performing in the women's figure skating free program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 19, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Mone Chiba of Japan is pictured after performing in the women's figure skating free program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 19, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Mone Chiba of Japan is pictured after performing in the women's figure skating free program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 19, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Mone Chiba of Japan is pictured after performing in the women's figure skating free program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 19, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Mone Chiba of Japan is pictured after performing in the women's figure skating free program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 19, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Mone Chiba of Japan is pictured after performing in the women's figure skating free program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 19, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Mone Chiba of Japan acknowledges the crowd after performing in the women's figure skating free program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 19, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Mone Chiba of Japan strikes a finishing pose in the women's figure skating free program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 19, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Mone Chiba of Japan acknowledges the crowd after performing in the women's figure skating free program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 19, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Mone Chiba of Japan acknowledges the crowd after performing in the women's figure skating free program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 19, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Mone Chiba of Japan strikes a finishing pose in the women's figure skating free program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 19, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Mone Chiba of Japan performs in the women's figure skating free program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 19, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Mone Chiba of Japan performs in the women's figure skating free program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 19, 2026.

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Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Milan Cortina Olympics: Figure skating

Mone Chiba of Japan performs in the women's figure skating free program at the Milan Cortina Olympics at Milano Ice Skating Arena in Milan on Feb. 19, 2026.

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