Japan has made history by winning its first-ever Olympic gold medal in the figure skating pairs event, with the duo of Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara achieving this remarkable feat at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. Competing at the Ice Skating Arena in Milan, the pair secured a total of 231.24 points during the free skating portion of the competition, culminating in their victory on January 17, 2026. This achievement follows their fifth-place finish in the short program, where they experienced some mistakes. However, they redeemed themselves with a flawless free skating performance that paved the way for their gold medal triumph.