Angers, France, Oct 18, 2025 (AFP) - Japanese teenager Nakai shocks Sakamoto to win Grand Prix de France

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2025-10-18

Japanese teenager Ami Nakai shocked teammate and big favourite Kaori Sakamoto to win her first title at the ISU Grand Prix de France on Saturday as Japan swept the women's podium. Nakai, 17, competing in her first season on the senior circuit, extended her lead from Friday's short programme to seal victory with her free skate to Lexi Walker's 'What a Wonderful World'. Despite a hand on the ice on her triple Axel jump, Nakai scored a combined 227.......

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