Kihara visits hometown, hopes to make Japan a pairs skating powerhouse
Figure skater Ryuichi Kihara, who won a gold medal in Milan-Cortina, visited his hometown in Aichi Prefecture to express gratitude and share aspirations of enhancing Japan's standing in pairs skating.
"We ran through to the end with Rika-chan" - The Japanese team holds a press conference
The Japanese figure skating pair, Miura Rika and Kihara Ryuichi, celebrated their historic gold medal win at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics during a press conference in Tokyo.
Rikuryu 'Did not give up, moved forward': Everyone helped me recover from a broken heart
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.
German Figure Skating Bronze: Dramatically Defeated Yet Winners
The article discusses the emotional experience of figure skaters at the recent events in Milan, highlighting the performances of Ryuichi Kihara and Riku Miura, as well as the disappointments faced by other competitors including Minerva Hase and Nikita Volodin.
"For Riku too" A Lift to the Top, Gripped Hands Tighter than Usual
Japanese figure skating duo Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara overcame a difficult short program performance to succeed in the free skate at the Olympics.
Remarkable achievement for Riku and Ryuu, a pair that Japanese players have woven through time β commentary by Narumi Takahashi
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.
RikuryΕ« 'carved a new page' praises from podium rivals
Japanese figure skating pair Miura Rika and Kihara RyΕ«ichi received high praise from their rivals after scoring a record high of 158.13 points at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.
Japan Wins First Olympic Gold Medal in Figure Skating Pairs
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.
Miura and Kihara Win Olympic Gold in Pairs Figure Skating
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.
Revived RikuRyΕ«, Perfect Performance in the Final Match - Gold with World Record in Free Skate
The RikuRyΕ« figure skating pair of Miura Riku and Kihara Ryuichi redeemed themselves by delivering a flawless performance to secure a gold medal and set a new world record at the Winter Olympics in Milan.
"Ryuichi, put on your shoes" - The day when RikuRyuu was formed after lightning struck
The formation of figure skating duo RikuRyuu is recounted, highlighting the journey of skaters Ryuichi Kihara and Riku Miura as they return to their roots in Nagoya for competition preparation.
Finally, the Pair Free Competition - 30 Selected Photos of "Rikuryu" so Far
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.
Riku and Ryu start in 5th place; ready to bounce back with a 'normal feeling'
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara secured a 5th place finish in the short program at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, with ambitions to improve in the free skate.
Father is 'Supportive of the Shift, but...' - Ryuichi Kihara Elevates the Status of Figure Pairs
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.
Rikuryu 'the strongest shoulders in life' aiming for Japan's first pair medal, practice at the venue
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.