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Kaori Sakamoto Aims for Fourth Title Before Retirement

3/26/2026

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Kaori Sakamoto is competing for her fourth world title at the 2026 World Figure Skating Championships in Prague, Czechia.
She scored 79.31 points in the short program, with Mone Chiba 0.86 points behind.
Her performance to "Time to Say Goodbye" marks her final competition before retirement.
The free skate continues, with the field remaining fierce, especially without Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu.

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Kaori Sakamoto is competing for her fourth world title at the 2026 World Figure Skating Championships in Prague, Czechia.
She scored 79.31 points in the short program, with Mone Chiba 0.86 points behind.
Her performance to "Time to Say Goodbye" marks her final competition before retirement.
The free skate continues, with the field remaining fierce, especially without Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu.