Japanese athletes compete in major skateboarding and figure skating events

In figure skating, Yoshio Miura secured a silver medal at the Grand Prix series in Angers, France. After placing 9th in the short program, Miura achieved a total score of 247.96 points during the free program, highlighted by a successful quadruple Salchow and a triple Axel combination. Sota Yamamoto finished in 5th place with a total of 224.24 points.

In skateboarding, the 9th Japan Skateboarding Championships are being held at the Tenjin Street Park in Fukuoka. The competition serves as a critical selection event for 2027 designated athletes and a stepping stone toward the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. High-profile entries include Yuto Horigome and Koi Yoshizawa in the street category, as well as several top competitors in the park category.