Milan, Italy, Feb 9, 2026 (AFP) - Sakamoto wants 'no regrets' as gold beckons in Olympic finale

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2026-02-09

Kaori Sakamoto gave a taste of her stunning form as the Japanese figure skating star outclassed her rivals in the team competition before her bid to complete her collection of Olympic medals with gold. Sakamoto delivered an emotional free skate to Edith Piaf's "Non, je ne regrette rien" to pull Japan ahead of the USA in the team event on Sunday, but ultimately Ilia Malinin secured the gold for the Americans. The 25-year-old from Kobe will retire......

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