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The Canadian ice dancer says she had an appendectomy – which resulted in her and Paul Poirier missing this year's Four Continents Championships – as a precautionary measure due to her stage 1 cancer.

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World medallist Piper Gilles reveals ovarian cancer battle

As a last-minute replacement for injured men's world champion Uno Shoma, the 19-year-old former Junior Grand Prix Final winner admits he is far from 100 per cent. So he's just going for it in figure skating's 2022/23 season-ender starting on Thursday in Tokyo.

ISU World Team Trophy 2023: Sato Shun going for broke as emergency call-up for Japan

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ISU World Team Trophy 2023: Preview, full schedule, and how to watch live action of competition from Japan

The two-time reigning men's figure skating world champion from Japan will miss this week's season-ending competition in Tokyo due to the injury he suffered in Saitama last month.

Shoma UNO

Uno Shoma withdraws from ISU World Team Trophy with right-ankle injury

In the midst of the biggest figure skating competition of the season, the athletes spoke to the world's press on topics ranging from serious to emotional to just plain funny. We highlight some of the best.

ISU World Figure Skating Championships 2023: Sakamoto, Aymoz, Stellato-Dudek... Best quotes from a week in Saitama

Uno's coach raises the bar for his Japanese pupil who continues to underline his credentials as the world's best male figure skater: "My dream is that he surpasses me," said the 2005 and 2006 world champion.

Coach Stephane Lambiel eyes three-peat for men's champion Uno Shoma

Japan won three of the four disciplines - the first time the nation has done so in Worlds history. Here's what else we learned from four days of figure skating in Saitama, Japan.

ISU World Figure Skating Championships 2023: What we learned in Saitama as Team Japan sparkles

The reigning champ had a bumpy practice week, but delivered in his programs, winning back-to-back titles. Cha Jun-hwan won the Republic of Korea its first men's world medal. Ilia Malinin was third. 

ISU World Figure Skating Championships 2023: Showman Uno Shoma repeats as world champion in front of Japanese crowd

A mid-program fall did not deter the Americans, who are the second world champions from the U.S. after Olympic winners Davis/ White. Guignard/ Fabbri and Gilles/ Poirier finish silver-bronze.

ISU World Figure Skating Championships 2023: In 10th Worlds appearance, Chock/ Bates claim first-ever ice dance title

The two-time Olympic medallist became the first woman to repeat at the worlds since Evgenia Medvedeva in 2016-17. Lee Hae-in won silver and Loena Hendrickx bronze. 

ISU World Figure Skating Championships 2023: Steely Sakamoto Kaori seals back-to-back world titles in front of home crowd

Ice dance will crown a first-time world champion this year, and the American duo topped fellow standout performances from Guignard/Fabbri and Gilles/ Poirier, who finished two-three. 

ISU World Figure Skating Championships 2023: Chock/ Bates, in search of first world title, earn rhythm dance lead

The reigning world champion had a bumpy week, but was smooth in the short program. Can Ilia Malinin, Cha Jun-hwan or any other contenders catch him? We preview Saturday's (25 March) long program.

Uno Shoma is front-runner as men prepare for close-fought free skate: Preview

The defending champion had faced jumping difficulties and an injury scare in recent days, but was near to his best on Thursday (23 March). American teenager Ilia Malinin sits second. 

ISU World Figure Skating Championships 2023: After week of adversity, reigning champ Uno Shoma delivers in short program

The Japanese duo wowed the home crowd in Saitama, completing a golden season. Defending champions Knierim/Frazier won silver; Conti/Macii bronze.

ISU World Figure Skating Championships 2023: A golden first as Miura/Kihara capture Japan's maiden pairs world title

A week after turning 37, the three-time medallist is set to appear in his 10th ISU World Figure Skating Championships as a singles skater and ice dancer combined. What will the Japanese trailblazer leave behind in Saitama?

Daisuke TAKAHASHI

Takahashi Daisuke coming full circle on world stage in Japan

The reigning world champ and two-time Olympic medallist has a six-point lead headed into the free skate on Friday (24 March). Less than two points separate second through fifth place. What can Isabeau Levito do?

Sakamoto Kaori on cusp of back-to-back World Championship titles as podium chase is crowded in women's free skate: Preview

The 2022 winner was at her free-wheeling best, building a six-point lead over the field, with Korean Lee Hae-in in second place on Wednesday (22 March) night in Saitama, Japan.

ISU World Figure Skating Championships 2023: Reigning world champion Sakamoto Kaori halfway to repeat title

A night after tweaking his right ankle, the reigning world champion goes through the motions and looks set for the men's short program in Saitama, Japan.

Uno Shoma set to go for ISU World Figure Skating Championships despite injury scare

See the results and scores from the World Figure Skating Championships in Saitama, Japan, which took place 22-26 March, 2023.

ISU World Figure Skating Championships 2023: All results, scores and medals - complete list

The Japanese duo are on the cusp of winning the nation its first-ever pairs world title after the opening session of the worlds in Saitama, Japan. Reigning champs Knierim/Frazier sit second.

ISU World Figure Skating Championships 2023: Home hopes Miura/Kihara lead pairs event after career-best short program

The famed choreographer has stepped in for the reigning world champions as their coach Todd Sand is home recovering from a heart attack. Read more from the media mixed zone in Saitama, Japan.

Knierim/Frazier to "skate for the love of it" at Worlds as coach recovers from heart attack says Shae-Lynne Bourne

The reigning world champion struggled on Tuesday (21 March) in Saitama, Japan, and then did not parse words to reporters: "I don't feel great about my chances." He was stronger in evening practice, however.

After challenging practices at Figure Skating Worlds, Uno Shoma gives honest assessment: "I need to know I've done everything I can"

The American will compete this week in Saitama, Japan, as one of just two women with the rare jump. "I want to show no matter your age, you're capable of great things," she told Olympics.com

Armed with a triple Axel: Amber Glenn on making debut at World Figure Skating Championships aged 23

The American landed a clean quad Axel in practice Tuesday (21 March) as he prepares for a second appearance at the worlds. "I'm here ready to deliver," he said.

Ilia MALININ

World Figure Skating Championships - Ilia Malinin on his historic quadruple Axel: "There's really no secrets"

The reigning women's champion wants to settle a four-year-old score more than defend her title as the 2022-23 season winds down starting on Wednesday (22 March) in Japan.

Kaori SAKAMOTO

Sakamoto Kaori still wants "revenge" from last World Figure Skating Championships in Saitama

The career of the humble 23-year-old Japanese hasn't always been smooth sailing. With hard work and gratitude, she is now a bona fide contender at the World Championships. She spoke exclusively to Olympics.com.

It's Mai time: How Mihara has toughed it out to emerge as one of world's top figure skaters

The pairs event at the ISU World Figure Skating Championships is set to conclude first, on 23 March. The Americans face a challenging circumstance as coach Todd Sand remains in the hospital. 

Figure skating: Reigning champions Knierim/Frazier face Miura/Kihara on Japanese pair's home turf at 2023 worlds

The two-time Olympic champion Hanyu announced he would transition to show skating last year after his third Games at Beijing 2022, but Japanese fans have plenty to cheer about in the sport - now and in the future.

Figure skating: In post-Hanyu Yuzuru competitive era, Japan goes from strength to strength (to strength)

The World Championships are set for 22-26 March in Saitama, Japan. See the full schedule of action and find out how you can watch live.

ISU World Figure Skating Championships 2023: Full schedule and how to watch live action

In their 11th season together, Canadians Piper Gilles and Paul Poirier have been golden - winning three Grand Prix titles. But their momentum was interrupted by Gilles' appendicitis.

Focused on the present, Gilles and Poirier eye 2023 ice dance world title as figure skating future remains uncertain

The world champs are set for 22-26 March in Saitama, Japan, with the host nation in the running for three of four gold medals on offer. See who is set to compete - and a full schedule of action.

Figure Skating | World Championships | Saitama - Japan

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