Sara Takana and her teammate Nozomi Maruyama of the Japanese women's ski jumping team held a press conference in Tokyo after returning from the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics. Takana, celebrating her fourth Olympic appearance, was warmly welcomed by fans at Haneda Airport and shared her feelings about the Games, stating, "I think this Olympics was about connecting the dots." Referring to her performance, she expressed a sense of achievement after overcoming personal challenges, particularly recalling the struggles she faced during the previous Olympics in Beijing.

During this Olympic cycle, Takana emphasized a crucial moment that occurred on the eve of the mixed team event, where a team gathering helped her reconcile her mental image with her physical performance. This led to her excelling in the mixed team event, contributing to a bronze medal with jumps of 96.5 and 97 meters. She reflected on how she was able to showcase her true abilities and thanked her teammates for their timely support, stating that good camaraderie played a vital role in her success.

Maruyama, who also won a bronze medal in the individual normal hill event, expressed her joy at being part of the medal-winning team and acknowledged the importance of their achievements in energizing Team Japan. She noted how Takana had always been an idol for her and expressed her intention to continue aspiring to her standards. Together, they represented not only their nation but also inspired fellow athletes through their dedication and teamwork at the Olympics.