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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan waves to 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 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

Kaori Sakamoto of Japan poses 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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igure skating: World championships in Prague

igure skating: World championships in Prague

Amber Glenn of the United States 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

Kaori Sakamoto 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

Kaori Sakamoto 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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igure skating: World championships in Prague

igure skating: World championships in Prague

Amber Glenn of the United States 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

Kaori Sakamoto 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

Anastasiia Gubanova of Georgia 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

Isabeau Levito of the United States 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

Isabeau Levito of the United States 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

Isabeau Levito of the United States 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

Shin Ji A of South Korea 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

Shin Ji A of South Korea 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

Shin Ji A of South Korea 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

Shin Ji A of South Korea 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

Ami Nakai 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

Ami Nakai 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

Ami Nakai 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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Retired figure skater Mao Asada

TOKYO, Japan, March 23 Kyodo - Retired Japanese figure skater Mao Asada speaks to the press in Tachikawa, western Tokyo, on March 21, 2026, as her figure skating academy Kinoshita Mao Academy holds its first presentation event. She started a full-time coaching career last August at the school. (Kyodo)

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Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Figure skating: World championships in Prague

Shun Sato 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

Shun Sato 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

Shun Sato 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

Ami Nakai 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

Ami Nakai 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

Yuma Kagiyama 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

Ami Nakai 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

Yuma Kagiyama 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

Kaori Sakamoto 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

Yuma Kagiyama 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

Kaori Sakamoto 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

Kaori Sakamoto 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

Ilia Malinin of the United States performs a back flip 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

Ilia Malinin of the United States 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

Ilia Malinin of the United States 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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Retired figure skater Mao Asada

Retired figure skater Mao Asada

Retired Japanese figure skater Mao Asada speaks to the press in Tachikawa, western Tokyo, on March 21, 2026, as her figure skating academy Kinoshita Mao Academy holds its first presentation event. She started a full-time coaching career last August at the school.

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Retired figure skater Mao Asada

Retired figure skater Mao Asada

Retired Japanese figure skater Mao Asada speaks to the press in Tachikawa, western Tokyo, on March 21, 2026, as her figure skating academy Kinoshita Mao Academy holds its first presentation event. She started a full-time coaching career last August at the school.

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Retired figure skater Mao Asada

Retired figure skater Mao Asada

Retired Japanese figure skater Mao Asada speaks to the press in Tachikawa, western Tokyo, on March 21, 2026, as her figure skating academy Kinoshita Mao Academy holds its first presentation event. She started a full-time coaching career last August at the school.

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[Breaking News]Figure skating: Japan pair Miura, Kihara

TOKYO, Japan, Feb. 26 Kyodo - Japanese figure skating pair Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara pose with their medals from the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics during a press conference at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo on Feb. 25, 2026. They won the pairs gold and team event silver. (Kyodo)

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Gold medalist Mao Shimada (front) of Japan hugs compatriot and bronze medalist Mayuko Oka during the medal ceremony for the women's event at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 7, 2026.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Gold medalist Mao Shimada (front) of Japan hugs silver medalist Hana Bath of Australia during the medal ceremony for the women's event at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 7, 2026.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mao Shimada of Japan speaks during a press conference after winning gold in the women's event at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 7, 2026.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mao Shimada of Japan speaks during a press conference after winning gold in the women's event at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 7, 2026.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mao Shimada (R) of Japan poses after winning gold in the women's event at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 7, 2026, alongside compatriot and bronze medalist Mayuko Oka.

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Figure skating: Junior world championships

Figure skating: Junior world championships

Mao Shimada (L) of Japan poses after winning gold in the women's event at the figure skating junior world championships in Tallinn, Estonia, on March 7, 2026, alongside compatriot and bronze medalist Mayuko Oka.

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