Snowboarding: Ayumu Hirano

Snowboarding: Ayumu Hirano

Ayumu Hirano, the 2022 Beijing Olympic men's snowboard halfpipe gold medalist, attends an event in Tokyo on Dec. 15, 2025, ahead of the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in February 2026. Hirano won the World Cup opener in the current season in China earlier in the month.

Snowboarding: Ayumu Hirano

Snowboarding: Ayumu Hirano

Ayumu Hirano, the 2022 Beijing Olympic men's snowboard halfpipe gold medalist, attends an event in Tokyo on Dec. 15, 2025, ahead of the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in February 2026. Hirano won the World Cup opener in the current season in China earlier in the month.

Snowboarding: World Cup in Steamboat Springs

Snowboarding: World Cup in Steamboat Springs

Japan's Kira Kimura competes en route to winning the men's big air silver at a snowboarding World Cup event in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, on Dec. 13, 2025.

Snowboarding: World Cup in Steamboat Springs

Snowboarding: World Cup in Steamboat Springs

Japan's Kira Kimura competes en route to winning the men's big air silver at a snowboarding World Cup event in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, on Dec. 13, 2025.

Snowboarding: World Cup in Steamboat Springs

Snowboarding: World Cup in Steamboat Springs

Japan's Hiroto Ogiwara competes en route to winning the men's big air gold at a snowboarding World Cup event in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, on Dec. 13, 2025.

Snowboarding: World Cup in Steamboat Springs

Snowboarding: World Cup in Steamboat Springs

Japan's Kira Kimura competes en route to winning the men's big air silver at a snowboarding World Cup event in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, on Dec. 13, 2025.

Snowboarding: World Cup in Steamboat Springs

Snowboarding: World Cup in Steamboat Springs

Japan's Hiroto Ogiwara competes en route to winning the men's big air gold at a snowboarding World Cup event in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, on Dec. 13, 2025.

Snowboarding: World Cup in Steamboat Springs

Snowboarding: World Cup in Steamboat Springs

Japan's Hiroto Ogiwara competes en route to winning the men's big air gold at a snowboarding World Cup event in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, on Dec. 13, 2025.

Snowboarding: World Cup in Steamboat Springs

Snowboarding: World Cup in Steamboat Springs

Japan's Hiroto Ogiwara celebrates after winning the men's big air gold at a snowboarding World Cup event in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, on Dec. 13, 2025.

Snowboarding: World Cup in Steamboat Springs

Snowboarding: World Cup in Steamboat Springs

Japan's Hiroto Ogiwara celebrates after winning the men's big air gold at a snowboarding World Cup event in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, on Dec. 13, 2025.

Snowboarding: World Cup in Steamboat Springs

Snowboarding: World Cup in Steamboat Springs

Japan's Hiroto Ogiwara smiles after winning the men's big air gold at a snowboarding World Cup event in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, on Dec. 13, 2025.

Ski jumping: World Cup in Wisla

Ski jumping: World Cup in Wisla

Ryoyu Kobayashi of Japan poses after winning silver in the men's World Cup ski jumping event in Wisla, Poland, on Dec. 7, 2025.

Ski jumping: World Cup in Wisla

Ski jumping: World Cup in Wisla

Domen Prevc (C) of Slovenia poses after winning gold in the men's World Cup ski jumping event in Wisla, Poland, on Dec. 7, 2025, alongside silver medalist Ryoyu Kobayashi of Japan (L) and bronze medalist Philipp Raimund of Germany.

Ski jumping: World Cup in Wisla

Ski jumping: World Cup in Wisla

Domen Prevc (C) of Slovenia poses after winning gold in the men's World Cup ski jumping event in Wisla, Poland, on Dec. 7, 2025, alongside silver medalist Ryoyu Kobayashi of Japan (L) and bronze medalist Philipp Raimund of Germany.

Ski jumping: World Cup in Wisla

Ski jumping: World Cup in Wisla

Ryoyu Kobayashi of Japan celebrates after winning silver in the men's World Cup ski jumping event in Wisla, Poland, on Dec. 7, 2025.

Ski jumping: World Cup in Wisla

Ski jumping: World Cup in Wisla

Ryoyu Kobayashi of Japan competes en route to winning silver in the men's World Cup ski jumping event in Wisla, Poland, on Dec. 7, 2025.

Ski jumping: World Cup in Wisla

Ski jumping: World Cup in Wisla

Ryoyu Kobayashi of Japan competes en route to winning silver in the men's World Cup ski jumping event in Wisla, Poland, on Dec. 7, 2025.

Ski jumping: World Cup in Wisla

Ski jumping: World Cup in Wisla

Domen Prevc (C) of Slovenia poses after winning gold in the men's World Cup ski jumping event in Wisla, Poland, on Dec. 6, 2025, alongside silver medalist Philipp Raimund of Germany (L) and bronze medalist Ryoyu Kobayashi of Japan.

Ski jumping: World Cup in Wisla

Ski jumping: World Cup in Wisla

Ryoyu Kobayashi of Japan poses after winning bronze in the men's World Cup ski jumping event in Wisla, Poland, on Dec. 6, 2025.

Ski jumping: World Cup in Wisla

Ski jumping: World Cup in Wisla

Ryoyu Kobayashi of Japan acknowledges the crowd after winning bronze in the men's World Cup ski jumping event in Wisla, Poland, on Dec. 6, 2025.

Ski jumping: World Cup in Wisla

Ski jumping: World Cup in Wisla

Ryoyu Kobayashi of Japan competes en route to winning silver in the men's World Cup ski jumping event in Wisla, Poland, on Dec. 7, 2025.

Ski jumping: World Cup in Wisla

Ski jumping: World Cup in Wisla

Ryoyu Kobayashi of Japan competes en route to winning bronze in the men's World Cup ski jumping event in Wisla, Poland, on Dec. 6, 2025.

Ski jumping: World Cup in Wisla

Ski jumping: World Cup in Wisla

Ryoyu Kobayashi of Japan competes en route to winning bronze in the men's World Cup ski jumping event in Wisla, Poland, on Dec. 6, 2025.

Ski jumping: World Cup in Wisla

Ski jumping: World Cup in Wisla

Ryoyu Kobayashi of Japan competes en route to winning bronze in the men's World Cup ski jumping event in Wisla, Poland, on Dec. 6, 2025.

Ski jumping: World Cup in Wisla

Ski jumping: World Cup in Wisla

Ryoyu Kobayashi of Japan competes en route to winning bronze in the men's World Cup ski jumping event in Wisla, Poland, on Dec. 6, 2025.

Ski jumping: World Cup in Wisla

Ski jumping: World Cup in Wisla

Ryoyu Kobayashi of Japan competes en route to winning bronze in the men's World Cup ski jumping event in Wisla, Poland, on Dec. 6, 2025.

Figure skating: Grand Prix Final

Figure skating: Grand Prix Final

Ilia Malinin of the United States poses after winning gold in the men's event at the Grand Prix Final figure skating competition at IG Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Dec. 6, 2025.

Figure skating: Grand Prix Final

Figure skating: Grand Prix Final

Shun Sato of Japan poses after winning bronze in the men's event at the Grand Prix Final figure skating competition at IG Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Dec. 6, 2025.

Figure skating: Grand Prix Final

Figure skating: Grand Prix Final

Ilia Malinin (C) of the United States poses after winning gold in the men's event at the Grand Prix Final figure skating competition at IG Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Dec. 6, 2025, alongside silver medalist Yuma Kagiyama (L) of Japan and bronze medalist Shun Sato of Japan.

Figure skating: Grand Prix Final

Figure skating: Grand Prix Final

Yuma Kagiyama of Japan poses after winning silver in the men's event at the Grand Prix Final figure skating competition at IG Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Dec. 6, 2025.

Figure skating: Grand Prix Final

Figure skating: Grand Prix Final

Yuma Kagiyama (L) of Japan poses after winning silver in the men's event at the Grand Prix Final figure skating competition at IG Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Dec. 6, 2025, alongside bronze medalist Shun Sato, also of Japan

Figure skating: Grand Prix Final

Figure skating: Grand Prix Final

Ilia Malinin (C) of the United States poses after winning gold in the men's event at the Grand Prix Final figure skating competition at IG Arena in Nagoya, central Japan, on Dec. 6, 2025, alongside silver medalist Yuma Kagiyama (L) of Japan and bronze medalist Shun Sato of Japan.

Snowboarding: World Cup in Beijing

Snowboarding: World Cup in Beijing

Japan's Kira Kimura celebrates after winning silver in the men's big air at a snowboarding World Cup event in Beijing on Dec. 6, 2025.

Snowboarding: World Cup in Beijing

Snowboarding: World Cup in Beijing

Japan's Kira Kimura competes en route to winning silver in the men's big air at a snowboarding World Cup event in Beijing on Dec. 6, 2025.

Snowboarding: World Cup in Beijing

Snowboarding: World Cup in Beijing

Japan's Kira Kimura competes en route to winning silver in the men's big air at a snowboarding World Cup event in Beijing on Dec. 6, 2025.

FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic

FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic

Winner Anze Lanisek of Slovenia celebrating on the podium after men's ski jumping large hill HS142 at the FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic Opening event in Kuusamo, Finland, on November 29, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic

FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic

2nd placed Ren Nikaido of Japan (left) and winner Anze Lanisek of Slovenia celebrating on the podium after men's ski jumping large hill HS142 at the FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic Opening event in Kuusamo, Finland, on November 29, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic

FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic

2nd placed Ren Nikaido of Japan (left), winner Anze Lanisek of Slovenia (middle) and 3rd placed Domen Prevc of Slovenia celebrating on the podium after men's ski jumping large hill HS142 at the FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic Opening event in Kuusamo, Finland, on November 29, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic

FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic

2nd placed Ren Nikaido and team Japan celebrating on the podium with Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus after men's ski jumping large hill HS142 at the FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic Opening event in Kuusamo, Finland, on November 29, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic

FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic

Winner Anze Lanisek of Slovenia (left) and 3rd placed Domen Prevc of Slovenia celebrating on the podium after men's ski jumping large hill HS142 at the FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic Opening event in Kuusamo, Finland, on November 29, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic

FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic

2nd placed Ren Nikaido of Japan celebrating on the podium with Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus after men's ski jumping large hill HS142 at the FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic Opening event in Kuusamo, Finland, on November 29, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic

FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic

2nd placed Ren Nikaido of Japan celebrating on the podium after men's ski jumping large hill HS142 at the FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic Opening event in Kuusamo, Finland, on November 29, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic

FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic

2nd placed Ren Nikaido of Japan celebrating on the podium after men's ski jumping large hill HS142 at the FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic Opening event in Kuusamo, Finland, on November 29, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic

FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic

2nd placed Ren Nikaido of Japan (left), winner Anze Lanisek of Slovenia (middle) and 3rd placed Domen Prevc of Slovenia celebrating on the podium after men's ski jumping large hill HS142 at the FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic Opening event in Kuusamo, Finland, on November 29, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic

FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic

Winner Anze Lanisek of Slovenia celebrating on the podium after men's ski jumping large hill HS142 at the FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic Opening event in Kuusamo, Finland, on November 29, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic

FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic

2nd placed Ren Nikaido of Japan (left), winner Anze Lanisek of Slovenia (middle) and 3rd placed Domen Prevc of Slovenia celebrating on the podium after men's ski jumping large hill HS142 at the FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic Opening event in Kuusamo, Finland, on November 29, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic

FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic

Winner Anze Lanisek of Slovenia celebrating on the podium after men's ski jumping large hill HS142 at the FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic Opening event in Kuusamo, Finland, on November 29, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic

FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic

2nd placed Ren Nikaido of Japan (2nd left), winner Anze Lanisek of Slovenia (middle) and 3rd placed Domen Prevc of Slovenia on the podium with Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus after men's ski jumping large hill HS142 at the FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic Opening event in Kuusamo, Finland, on November 29, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic

FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic

Winner Anze Lanisek of Slovenia competes during men's ski jumping large hill HS142 at the FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic Opening event in Kuusamo, Finland, on November 29, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic

FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic

2nd placed Ren Nikaido of Japan competes during men's ski jumping large hill HS142 at the FIS World Cup Ruka Nordic Opening event in Kuusamo, Finland, on November 29, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)