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Japanese Olympic pairs figure skating champions Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara announced their engagement on Sunday, confirming months of speculation. The duo, who won gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics, shared the news with fans, marking a major personal milestone.
Former world champion Shoma Uno and world junior champion Marin Honda will compete in ice dance from next season, aiming for the Winter Olympics. The pair have trained together for months and announced their partnership on Friday.
Two-time Olympic silver medalist Yuma Kagiyama has announced he will take a break from competition next season to decide whether to pursue another Winter Games. The 22-year-old Japanese figure skater says this is a strategic step to listen to his body and mind, not a retirement.
The IOC has paused the Esports Commission's activities under new President Kirsty Coventry, signaling a strategic review of esports integration into the Olympic program. The decision follows former President Thomas Bach's previous push for esports. No timeline for resumption has been announced.
