A MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT JUST PUT THE SPOTLIGHT ON ONE OF FIGURE SKATING’S MOST LOVED DUOS. The 2026 World Figure Skating Championships has revealed big news involving Japan’s powerhouse pair Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara — and fans across the skating world are paying close attention. The announcement could mark another pivotal chapter for the duo who have already captured hearts with their chemistry and resilience on the ice.
The Japanese skaters won the world title in 2023 and 2025, and went on to claim gold at the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 earlier in February. Initially on the list to compete...