2025-26 Junior Grand Prix Final Men's Short Program

[skatingguy]

Choreographed by Patrick Chan - and it shows in that step sequence.

 

[yuumagical]

Reminding my of my favorite Nagoya native, Shoma Uno...really like the upper body movement here

 

[labgoat]

Go Rio!

 

[Jumping_Bean]

Well done, Minkyu. His experience with going to the JGPF a few times already has helped him (and his team) in terms of pacing for the season.

 

[freedomlover]

a bit overexcited but WOWWWW what a program Rio

 

[4everchan]

Rio is exciting to watch, so much energy but sometimes a bit messy... I think I prefer Minkyu's refinement.

 

[cocteautwin]

Rio

 

[Jumping_Bean]

The 3A was so gorgeous, and he made it through the program unscathed despite injury It's all going to come down to the Free.

 

[YuBluByMe]

Nakata kicked that step sequence’s ass! It’s going to be very close. His 3T was a little scary I think.

Edit: The 3T didn’t look scary at all on replay.

 

[skatingguy]

Seo vs Nakata - different styles, and personalities, but the future of sport seems to be in good hands, and skates with these two young men.

 

[tsuyoboogie]

I'm so heartbroken for my child...absolutely devastated
I need to stop caring so much about some of these kids and this sport
I'm turning into a complete nut case

 

[4everchan]

well... the free will be completely different with the quads being a factor...

 

[labgoat]

I can see a bit of insecurity on the combo jump and in the footwork - most likely the effects of the stress fracture. Those hurt and take their toll. Played a bit cautious and got the job done - saving the energy for the free. Love his attack and smartness in his skating.

 

[CaroLiza_fan]

His name is Rio and he dances on the ice...

Our little Welsh Dragon was on fire!!!

After seeing Minkyu's scores from the President's Cup, I was worried. But, I kept my faith in Rio. And I am glad I did!

Did Mark just call him "Riona Kato"? She's not in the GP Final this year!

He keeps doing it!

Rio Nakata goes into the lead. But not by much.

This is going to be exciting in the Free!

CaroLiza_fan

 

[TallyT]

I need to stop caring so much about some of these kids and this sport

It is easier on the nerves... but harder on the heart. As my mum always said, when the moon gets in your mind's eye...

 

[4everchan]

I'm so heartbroken for my child...absolutely devastated
I need to stop caring so much about some of these kids and this sport
I'm turning into a complete nut case

join the club. I have to run two interviews tomorrow, the first one in 6 hours and I am still up watching skating. We are all a bit crazy on here

 

[labgoat]

I'm so heartbroken for my child...absolutely devastated
I need to stop caring so much about some of these kids and this sport
I'm turning into a complete nut case

He is not done yet. He will regroup and may skate lights out tomorrow. Send him good vibes instead...

 

[labgoat]

on to junior women

 

[yuumagical]

a bit overexcited but WOWWWW what a program Rio

Rio is exciting to watch, so much energy but sometimes a bit messy... I think I prefer Minkyu's refinement.

Count me on the side of people who like that type of powerful and slightly wild energy, lol. Now I can go to sleep satisfied that Rio has done well...

 

[Dawn825]

Minkyu and Rio have skating skills to die for.
Rio is already such a star, Japan you've done it again.