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The closing ceremony of the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics started in Verona, showcasing Italian culture with operatic themes and featuring flag bearers Kaori Sakamoto and Kaito Morishige from Japan.

Figure skater Kaori Sakamoto, who won two medals, served as the flag bearer for the Japanese team during the closing ceremony.

The article highlights lesser-known emotional moments from the Olympics, focusing on athletes like Kaori Sakamoto, who faced both triumph and disappointment.

Japan's figure skating team made history by winning the most medals ever in a single Winter Olympics, with notable performances by Kaori Sakamoto and Ami Nakai.

Japanese figure skater Kaori Sakamoto reflects on her journey to winning a silver medal at the Winter Olympics in Milan, expressing how she overcame her embarrassment in performance and embraced her true self.

Kaori Sakamoto, a figure skater from Kobe, Japan, won a silver medal at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, with emotional support from friends and her coach after her performance.

Figure skater Kaori Sakamoto expresses her disappointment after failing to perform at her best during the Beijing Olympics, reflecting on her journey and the support from her coach.

Japanese figure skater Kaori Sakamoto expressed mixed emotions after winning a silver medal at the Winter Olympic Games in Milan-Cortina, aware of her growth as an athlete despite her disappointment with not achieving a perfect performance.

Kaori Sakamoto won a silver medal in women's figure skating at the Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, expressing her emotions after narrowly missing the gold due to a minor mistake.

Alysa Liu claimed victory in women's figure skating at a competition in Milan, showcasing stunning performances despite initially placing third in the short program.

Japanese skaters Ami Nakai and Kaori Sakamoto are leading the competition after the short program, while strong performances from American and European skaters keep the race tight.

Kaori Sakamoto starts her Olympic figure skating routine filled with a 'good tension' after overcoming her fears and being inspired by her teammates' performance.

Ami Nakai, a 17-year-old figure skater, has taken the lead at the Winter Olympics, surpassing her mentor Kaori Sakamoto.

Kaori Sakamoto, a 25-year-old figure skater, performs her final competition program to 'Time to Say Goodbye' at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, reflecting on her journey and future after announcing her retirement.

Ami Nakai and Kaori Sakamoto from Japan take charge in women's figure skating at the 2026 Winter Olympics, while Germany dominates the two-man bobsled event.

Japanese figure skater Kaori Sakamoto has secured a strong second place with the highest performance composition points in the women's singles short program at the Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

Kaori Sakamoto, a figure skater from Kobe, Japan, prepares for her third Olympics, with her childhood friend expressing hopes for her successful performance.

Kaori Sakamoto and her teammates honored a four-year promise by winning a silver medal at the figure skating team event in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan.

Figure skaters have started the Olympic Games in Milan with a team competition featuring participants from ten countries, including competitors of Niina Petrõkina and Aleksandr Selevko.

In the third preliminary event of the figure skating team competition at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, ace skater Kaori Sakamoto achieved a season-best score, leading the event and bringing Japan to second place before the final qualifying event.

The figure skating team event begins at 9:55 AM JST on the 6th, featuring three disciplines including ice dance rhythm dance, pairs short program, and women's short program, with key performances from Japanese skaters aiming to capture points for team advancement.