Figure Skating: Majestic Sakamoto Retains NHK Trophy, Kagiyama Wins 3 in Row

Dominant Sakamoto successfully defends title at final NHK Trophy, books spot in Grand Prix Final

Three-time world champion Kaori Sakamoto performed a near-flawless free skate on Saturday to defend her title in what she says will be her final NHK Trophy.

Sakamoto defends NHK title, books spot in final

Three-time world champion Kaori Sakamoto performed a near-flawless free skate to defend her title in what she says will be her final NHK Trophy. Yuma Kagiyama overcame an early mistake to win his third straight NHK Trophy in men's singles.

Sakamoto Shines at NHK Trophy, Sets Season’s Highest Score

OSAKA (Reuters) — Three-times world figure skating champion Kaori Sakamoto of Japan delivered a masterclass to win women's singles gold at the NHK Trophy on Saturday with the world's best score this season.

Figure skating: Majestic Sakamoto retains NHK Trophy, Kagiyama wins 3 in row

Japan's Kaori Sakamoto put in a masterful performance to retain the NHK Trophy on Saturday, securing her place in the Grand Prix Final in Nagoya in December.

Kagiyama edges Sato in razor-thin NHK Trophy finish

NHK Trophy, the fourth stop on the six-event ISU Figure Skating Grand Prix, concluded with wins from Japan's brightest figure skating stars, and breakout performances across the four disciplines.