Kaori Sakamoto caps storied career with fourth World title

2026 World Figure Skating Championships Women’s Podium (From Left): Mone Chiba (JPN), Kaori Sakamoto (JPN) and Nina Pinzarrone (BEL).
Japan’s Kaori Sakamoto gives stellar performance; wins fourth World title
Japan’s Kaori Sakamoto capped her storied career on Friday in Prague, Czechia, by claiming her fourth World Championship title. Teammate Mone Chiba won the silver medal, while Belgium’s Nina Pinzarrone soared from fifth place to capture the bronze.
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