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Japanese figure skating pair Rikuryu, consisting of Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara, won Japan's first gold medal in pairs at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics and discussed their emotional journey in a press conference after the event.

Japanese figure skating pair Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara won a gold medal at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, with insights from former Olympian Narumi Takahashi on their performance and the history of Japanese pairs in the sport.

Japan's Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara have won the country's first-ever Olympic gold medal in the figure skating pairs event at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Rika Miura and Ryuuichi Kihara made history by winning Japan's first-ever medal in figure skating pairs at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics after a stunning comeback performance in the free skate event.

In a groundbreaking achievement, the Japanese figure skating pair Riku Ryuu and Miura Rika secured the first gold medal for Japan in Olympic pairs figure skating during the Winter Olympics, achieving a record score with their performance to the 'Gladiator' theme.

Despite a challenging start at the Olympics, Canadian figure skaters Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps finished strong, securing an 11th place in pairs after a rough short program.

Canadian figure skaters Lia Pereira and Trennt Michaud finished eighth in the pairs event at the Milano Cortina Olympic Games after starting in third place.

The Japanese duo of Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara secured the gold medal in the pairs figure skating competition at the Olympic Games in Milan.

The duo of Rika Miura and Ryuichi Kihara, known as 'Rikuryu,' are strong contenders for the gold medal in pairs figure skating at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, as the article reflects on their journey with selected photos.

Today at 21:00, ETV+ and ERR's sports portal will broadcast the pairs free skating competition live, featuring top ice skating teams competing for Olympic honors.

Tonight at 21:00, ETV+ and ERR's sports portal will broadcast the pairs figure skating free program competition live, featuring top contenders in a closely contested field.

The Japanese figure skating pair of Riku Miura and Ruyichi Kihara won gold in pairs skating at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, setting a world record in the process.

Ellie Kamm of the United States pairs team achieved her season best in the short program at the Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina, claiming seventh place overall.

Canadian figure skaters Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps advance to the second stage of pairs skating at the Olympics despite a rough performance.

Canadian figure skaters Lia Pereira and Trennt Michaud finished third in the pairs short program at the Milan Cortina Games.

Key events to watch on Monday include a crucial women's hockey semifinal and pairs figure skating competitions during the Milan Cortina Olympics.

Minerva Hase and Nikita Volodin aim to continue the legacy of successful German figure skating pairs at the competition in Milan, despite the strong competition they face.

Pairs skaters will showcase their short program at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, with live coverage starting at 21:30.

Pairs skaters are set to perform their short program at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, with a live broadcast from ETV+ and ERR starting at 21:30.

The article highlights key events to watch at the Winter Games in Milan, including the Olympic debut of men’s dual moguls and the return of pairs skaters Stellato-Dudek and Deschamps.

Canadian figure skaters Deanna Stellato-Dudek and Maxime Deschamps are set to compete in the individual pairs event at the Milan Cortina Games after Stellato-Dudek's recovery from an injury.

The Lithuanian duo competes in rhythmic skating against 23 pairs, aiming for a spot among the top 20 to advance to the free program.

Canada's figure skating team struggles in the Olympic team event, finishing fifth in the pairs and falling behind Italy in the standings.

In the second qualifying event for the Milan-Cortina Olympic figure skating team, the pair of Miura Riku and Kihara Ryuuichi, known as 'Rikuryu', achieved their personal best score to rank first, leading Japan to a sixth-place finish.

Ryuichi Kihara's journey in figure skating highlights his father's cautious support for his transition from singles to pairs, amidst the low status of pair skating in Japan.

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.

Olympic pairs skaters Luke Digby and Anastasia Vaipan-Law aim to leverage their unique strengths as they prepare for their debut at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, following their impressive fifth-place finish at the European Championships.

With just four days to go before the Feb 2 opening of the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, Japan's figure skating team, represented by the pair of Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara, practiced at the competition venue, showcasing their recovery and preparation for an unprecedented medal run.