Rika Kihira

[lzxnl]

Rika is moving to the TCC (or trying to, again), now that the Canadian international borders are open:

紀平梨花、拠点をカナダに移しオーサー氏チームから指導「１日１日大切に」 - フィギュア : 日刊スポーツ

フィギュアスケート女子で全日本選手権を2連覇している紀平梨花（19＝トヨタ自動車）のマネジメント会社は8日、同選手が練習拠点をカナダ・トロントに移し、ブライア… - 日刊スポーツ新聞社のニュースサイト、ニッカンスポーツ・コム（nikkansports.com）

www.nikkansports.com

I think she arrived there a day or two ago already.

 

[Jontor]

So does anyone know, now that Kihira has WD from SC, can the Japanese Fed swap her into a later GP so that she can still have a chance at GPF?

 

[Giu]

I don't think it's possible, as far as I know it never happened... moreover Rika's injury seems quite serious, I wouldn't be surprised if she'll withdrew also from NHK Trophy

 

[eppen]

Just popping in to give you Javier Fernández gushing over Rika in this new episode of ISU's Ice Skating Podcast. He gives season's predictions and talks about women around 22 min.

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[readernick]

- YouTube

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

youtu.be

Interesting interview where Rika discusses her injury and her recovery. She's so cute.

 

[Vemvane]

From the Before Times ... Rika's gala performance at GPF 2019.

 

[DizzyFrenchie]

Rika will not compete at All Japan Competition because of a right ankle injury.
Now I'm really afraid.
https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/bd5057411c29a35929e33e20326f63083bb56687

 

[BabySloth]

Such sad news. It's crazy that both Rika and Aliona Kostornaia - the dominant skaters in this quad before Covid - will miss the Olys and because of injuries they didn't even have the chance to try to qualify

 

[lzxnl]

Makes me wonder, a fully fit Rika would have easily won bronze here, and maybe even silver if she landed everything.

 

[Vemvane]

Rika is in Canada at last.

 

[Vemvane]

Behind the scenes selfies from Stars on Ice.

 

[Vemvane]

Rika's post from Stars on Ice.



And video.

 

[Colonel Green]

 

[Mauvedreamer]

Looking forward to seeing Rika back skating competitively again. Really hope she has some original music and programs. Absolutely loved her Angel of Peace and Bhagdad one. Apologies can't remember the whole title. Missed watching her. Hope she is healthy again.

 

[Jeanie19]

Looking forward to seeing Rika back skating competitively again. Really hope she has some original music and programs. Absolutely loved her Angel of Peace and Bhagdad one. Apologies can't remember the whole title. Missed watching her. Hope she is healthy again.

Me too, I miss her.

 

[RafaelAstro]

I hope she use again the sp from 2020-21, "the fire within" we only saw that program two times and is one of my favorites, but I really hope she changes her mind about the titanic program, for me its better for her come with a new free skate program or try again with "baby god bless you" but with better choreography

 

[gsk8]

 

[Jeanie19]

 

[RafaelAstro]

Happy birthday beautiful Rika! You have two grand prix assignments

 

[lileychristie]

New Rika interview with English translation! Includes a clip of her skating on ice for the first time in like 4 months

Glad to see her happy, hope she stays healthy now