At the Winter Paralympics held in Milan-Cortina, Momoka Muraoka secured her second silver medal in alpine skiing's women's giant slalom, adding to her previous silver in the super-G. This achievement brings her total medal count to 11, surpassing Kuniko Okada's record of most medals by a Japanese athlete in winter events. Muraoka's performance was characterized by her aggressive skiing style, despite having faced significant challenges due to injuries that prevented her from training on snow for nearly a year.

Muraoka initially completed her first run in second place and after a strong second run, she widened the lead over the third-place skier, though she was unable to clinch first place. The applause she received on the podium was a recognition of her resilience and preparation, as she had maintained her physical strength through rigorous training even during her unable-to-ski period. Muraoka highlighted her determination to improve her performance this competition, as she felt that she hadn't fully expressed her capabilities in previous races due to injury-related concerns.

This silver medal is emblematic of her ongoing journey as an elite athlete, who has also pursued athletics since 2019. Though she continues to strive for excellence, she acknowledges the inspiration she receives from her predecessors in the sport. Muraoka's accomplishment not only signifies her personal success but also serves as a motivation for future athletes aiming to break records and expectations in winter sports.