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Check out Sakamoto Kaori's incredible free program routine at the 2022 Olympics in Beijing. Enjoy watching!
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The only happy and satisfied one in these Olympics
I'm very proud of her. Her goal initially was just to improve her position from the previous olympics and she did it! The fact that she was one of the only six female skaters who got qualified for the 2nd olympics this year is already an achievement. Congrats Kaori! I'm supporting you always! I hope your dream to get qualified for the 3rd olympics in milan comes true 😄
yes she only done it for fun and got present
I think she is champion
A perfect performance! Truly, an Olympic figure skating star!! More power to you, graceful and very skilled figures skater! And very pretty too! Congratulations to you!!👏👏👏
Many of the olympians last year already retired
Нравиться она,молодец!
She is the REAL figure skating sport: not only jumps. She has skating skill, beautiful lines, clean edges in her steps, strong coreography and skates' control.
Also extremely athletic, WOW!!!
And she looks like healthy and athletic
@@ChristineTheHippie Yeah, unlike a couple of Russian female figure skaters that look as if they don't eat at all.
@@jutjubow They don't just look like it. Their choreographer bragged that Anna Shcherbakova could eat two shrimps for dinner and be full..
@@Kareragirl omg 😱
KAORI WAS LITERALLY THE ONLY BRIGHT SIDE OF THE WOMEN'S EVENT. THANK YOU KAORI!
Not the only, a couple of great contenders were there who were evaluated way to low due to the nonsence points sytem! But she was most definitely the absolute highlight of the event!!
@@tullitush you said that..." great contenders were there who were evaluated way to low" is not a bright side :(
@@IIIRikaIII I think the commenter was referring to just the skating not the judging
just racist but okay
@@benjaminccao aaah ok
Kaori sakamoto REPRESENTING. Only woman in the gpf with other 5 russians with ultra c elements. Now standing on the olympic podium amongst them with her amazing artistry and insane skill. No overscoring. No bonuses. Just talent
Are you here to support Japanese, or you came to hate Russians??? Both russians won fairly and Japanese supporting them ,athletes like kaori are respected not just for their talent but more importantly for their sportsmanship, they don't need people like you ruining their reputation.
@@niln7967 who said anything about the other two not winning fairly? You did. Everyone knows the russians are hugely overscored and that they don’t need it because they perform at a high level of technical difficulty. Which i’ve said multiple times on this channel. I said on my comment they are landing ultra c elements which is known to be very hard, with all that in mind Kaori competing with them is VERY impressive in my opinion. Funny enough I thought sasha should’ve won (my personal opinion ofc she’s my fave) since she did 5 quads. Did she deserve 70 pcs? No, but the others pcs shouldn’t be as high imo even if you lowered hers. The gap is not insurmountable with 5 quads. That’s the entire point. Overacored pcs, insane technicality seen only in the men’s competition. Anyone competing with that is talented and impressive and pointing it out is deserved.
@@fringe9068 so who should win? Girls with 3-2 and without ultra si?
No overscoring or no bonuses? Eversince the introduction of the point system, the OLYMPICS is the biggest competition where overscoring and bonuses is normal, and it is a norm. From single skating to pairs or dance, everything and everyone is overscored during the olympics.
She should be first - she is the only one with no prerotation on her ultra c and triples. Judges don't punish tutberitze skaters for years for those mistakes. Also Kaori has way more artistic presence than Trusova which was also treated like it wasn't there. ISU judges are corrupted for years now.
Nathan Chen giving a standing ovation to Kaori is so wholesome and heart tugging at the same time.
Looks like Guilliaume Cizeron is just along the same row of seats doing the same thing.
05:12🎉🎉🎉
Looks like Madison Chock and Evan Bates are too.
That is a real show of respect.
Kaori Sakamoto will go down as a legend in figure skating! She is remarkable!!!
clean edge, no cheating. just beautiful
You can just feel this program. So emotional and memorable with beautiful artistry. Quads are impressive and all but it doesnt give you the same feels if you dont have the artistry.
She is also clearly extremely athletic, which is really what the Olympics are about, athletics - the complete package
Yess!! Quads are great..but without artistry, seriously I don't think it is what we call figure skating. This here, is FS in its truest essence. Reminds me to the era where you can see the art as well as the athleticism. Now it's like all about quads. So I'm really happy that despite the drama, Kaori got the podium she deserved.
On the contrary those gold and silver medalists' free skates are so forgettable, and I'm not even interested in rewatching them at all. I rewatched Kaori's both programs many times since the Games and each time I was moved and in awe of her flying across the ice like superwoman!
@@ezen-harttjonathaniberion8227 valieva's short program is absolutely amazing. How can you be so jealous about these "quads", yes Trusova hasn't any artistic vibe but Shcherbakova and especially Valieva have so much talent and combine athleticism and artistry. I'm sure that if women other than the Russians knew how to do quad jumps, no one would point out that it's a scandal. I really have the impression that there is an Asian fetishism in figure skating and a Russophobia since 2014 and the "Sotnikova-gate". Please, accept Russian athletes, and I'm sure that in few years, asian women skaters will be know to do quads, because this is the evolution of the sport.
@@swanoudhopefully someone will find a way to do quads without relaying to much in the weight of the body and the back. We want to see those amazing athletes in more than one Olympics and not being disposed and replace like the Russian girls.
I genuinely watch this like once a week
Me too.
Especially after her threepeat at World's!
kaori’s olympic bronze is something i will never forget, i’m forever proud of her
She is a true Olympian. No one skates like her, so smooth and easy. Truly hypnotizing. Well deserved, Kaori! I’m so proud of you
her skating skills are so flawless!
Всё было хорошо пока не появились Валиева,Трусова,Щербакова,Косторная,Загитова.Катание Каори-прошлый век.
@@user-sf3ut2gt2w Зачем недооценивать работу других?
@@user-sf3ut2gt2w всё было хорошо, пока читерское судейство не допустило возможным победы фигуристок по типу Ани и Жени
a lot of people skate like her 😂
So glad she medaled! She’s amazing
it is SO heartwarming to watch this amazing woman perform!! her crying happy tears for finishing on the podium with little expectations but great passion for her craft makes me tear up too.. no pressure, no dieting, no stress, just pure enjoynment, that's what it's supossed to be about!! you can see it on her face. i'm so happy for Kaori!!
This performance won't leave my mind, it's SO POWERFUL. Figure skating it's not just about quads to get the highest score, it needs the quality, elegance and sensitivity she delivered. Just utterly gorgeous.
shes such a ray of sunshine!!
I'm in tears!! Such a touching performance. The musicality, artistry, costume, her beautiful jumps. This is what figure skating is about! Congrats Kaori Sakamoto!!
この演技をTVで見ていて、 込み上げるものがあって、 泣けてきました。 本当に、メダル🥉がとれて、 良かったです。 かおりちゃん、おめでとうございます🎉
Conversation after the performance Coach: "You weren't as fast as usual, were you? Do you want to try again?" Kaori: "I'd like to." This is a joke in the Japanese Osaka style.
Ohhh thanks for translating I love it!! 💙
Her control and speed is so flawless..you can feel the confidence on it
Happy 2nd anniversary to Kaori's Olympic medal! She was truly the highlight of the event 💖
She's the True Winner. She Enjoyed her Program. She Perform Perfectly♦
彼女の演技は、なんていうか「生きてる！」って感じがする（語彙力…）
Most Spectacular performance in Beijing.
Truly "strong and beautiful"
I'm in awe with Kaori speed everytime I watch her skating. She is like a wind!!! And how I love the speed in and out of her jumps❤❤❤She is one of a kind!!!
I totally agree. Kaori is so powerful, like a bullet on ice. Yet also has her own kind of grace. Also she has my favorite triple loop!
@@1chienandalou her axel is mind blowing too🤯))
This young lady was the only bright light in this whole women's program and even though she got the bronze, she won a lot of people to admire her. Happy for her.
It's her free program! Proud of her
I love when she sings her “independent” song lyrics ☀️💙
i aspire to be like kaori. she is so, strong, and positive, and insanely beautiful. she is my dream.
The music is so emotional. This program remains in my memory forever. The Japanese girls choose such music because they want to encourage people in this hard time of COVIDE19. They do not only want the medal.
And YES!!!! She is now the World Champion!!!!! Her FS tonight was even better than this at Games!!!!! Congrats Kaori you are the Queen!!!!!
By far the brightest spot of this event!! While our hearts were breaking for those poor Russian girls, Kaori gave us something to smile about🇯🇵♥️
And she is now a two-time World champion, winning on her home turf.
@@user-gz2it1te5rno hate to kaori but what happened to tsurova and anna did they not compete?
@@user-gz2it1te5rthree time World Champion.
@@animepng9061Russians are banned from international competition due to the Ukraine invasion. And Anna and Sasha have hit the Eteri expiration date. It is highly unlikely they'll compete again.
You don't need to land quads to be great. Sakamoto was the only saving point of this competition. I said it before but it's like baseball, you don't have to hit homeruns to win the game, you got to perfect all your other talents, running, catching, pitching etc. Sakamoto perfects all other points, she doesn't need to do quads or put her whole program based on them. That's why this is her second Olympics and you'll probably see her in 2026 as well.
This had the best balance of skill, strength, and elegance, and was the smoothest performance i saw this olympics. Just beautiful to watch. Hope she skates and competes for as long as she wants!
She'll definitely be back. She said she's aiming for it! And since she has quality skill, and method (clearly, because she didn't have to retire by 18) she will have a long career. Can't wait to see her skate again. (Also, if they raise the age limit to prevent the exploitation of underaged skaters, as the recent scandals have brought to light, maybe she'll be back with gold next time~!)
Каори не делает четвертные только потому что никогда не сможет их сделать, а не потому что они ей не нужны. 😄
Queen of Beijing
I'm Korean. You make me proud. You're my champion indeed. Congratulate you get a bronze!
Her speed on ice is impressive. it's fun to watch her on the ice.She is so humble that I love her.I hope I can watch her skate in the future
Luckily this dream came true for the both of us 💬 Although many dreams won't come true, I am glad this one did, cause it was a very dear one 💯
I come back here every other day just to see how Kaori smiles at the end! So precious!
She became a real artist. Congrats, Kaori! You are the best.
Kaori’s electric blue and purple costume was the best among all skaters in olympics. So exquisite design, as for men I would prefer Shoma Uno’s grey costume for the short. Kaori’s free program I would watch again and again, because of the energy and motivations which brings her skate full of energy. Well deserved medal. Japanese skaters have graceful mind and respectful manners without frenemy attitude which makes us happy as well. Thank you
Her Gladiator SP costume was gorgeous too, she looked like a Queen out on the ice.
That's one thing I adore about the Japanese skaters. When Shoma would beat Yuzuru, Yuzuru was very happy and respectful towards him. Not like some of the Russian skaters.
So proud of her i want to hug her!! shes like a ray of sunshine
I have watched this over and over. Came back just now after not seeing it for a while and cried my way through the second half. An artist and an athlete. Power, grace, and emotion. I love this. All the best to you, Kaori Sakamoto
I love Kaori so much😭 Her skating is so smooth and her jump is so Hugh and effortless.
This skate is very beautiful and powerful. Suits well for her and music. Cogratulations Kaori.... You got what you deserved, an Olympic medal!!!!!💙
Beauty, speed, elegance, artistry. Great choreography, great performace. Love that closing pose.
She is a real champion in this event!!(without doping)
Absolutely beautiful! Her coaches and her country should be proud of her.
i cant stop watching kaori. something about the way she moves, it's like sweet but defined, combines strength with grace very well.
Im happy she got a medal plus she looked really happy like she won gold.
it's a real contrast to the two skaters who took silver and gold genuine happiness!
There was apparently a study done where it showed that 🥉 medalists were usually so much happier than 🥈 medalists. I think it said it was because the bronze medalists were just happy to get on the podium where silver medalists were unhappy because they got close to 🥇 but didn't get it.
This was such a beautiful performance😍🥹
So much power! Very happy she made it to the podium, a true Olympian
Well deserved medal Kaori chan ,keep continue skating , you are great🇯🇵❤✌
I'm waiting for her gold at the next Olympics 💛💛💛💛💛
this routine brought me to tears. kaori is such an incredible skater
Best free program of the season!😊
2a 3lt 3f + 2t 3s 3f + 3t 2a + 3t + 2t 3lo 7 triples absolutely beautiful performance
She so deserves a medal! Happy for her!
She is the champion
gets better with every rewatch. she flies.
2:31 INDEPENDENT! what a compelling skate! kaori i love you
So glad she medaled!
I was LITERALLY sobbing watching it live TV a week ago. Thank you Kaori💖
Her speed and power is breathtaking.
So proud for her 💖
So humble, love you Kaori!!! 🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵
*THAT WAS A BEAUTIFUL AND POWERFUL SKATE. KAORI THE BRIGHTEST OF ALL*
A wonderful complete skater. A rare treat. What a talent kaori is, the depth in the japanese field is amazing to see! Onwards and upwards!
I hope she will be the world champion 🙏
🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇
She placed gold for me this skate is soon beautiful moving and strong! Thank you KAORI ♥️🌟
I like Kaori's step sequence so much. Full of power and strength
リアルタイムで見てた時トゥルソワがすごい点数を叩き出してまだトゥルソワの空気が漂ってて見てるこっちも呑まれそうになったのに、始まったら坂本花織の空気に塗り替えられた。世界で一番雄大なスケーターだと思う。
Happy international women’s day!! Such a gorgeous program by a powerful skater :)
This was very beautiful, I almost teared up. The music choice was great.
That skate was like a religious experience. Like she was one with the music. Enchanting.
Why no this is free program ⁉️ Love it 😍 Sakamoto short program best2 💪superwoman
I am very happy for Kaori Sakamoto, an Olympic medallist and Japan!
It’s almost ironic that the reason why Eteri girls fall apart is literally spelled out in the song Kaori preformed to - strength and beauty go together.
Kaori's coach should give that witch lessons on humility and decency, something she will never have.
Волшебница-чародейка. Не катает, а плывет по льду и летает надо льдом, заслужила эту медаль. Очень тебя люблю сиотреть и всегда болею за японских девчат, парней . Удачи!
They say Valieva is the best skater or the russians are the best but how can you say that when all they do is cheating and taking illegal drugs? they take drugs all practice and stop just before the competition. when you search rusada, they are suspended from taking bribes. I wouldn't call valieva the best. Have you seen her performance? that was the worst performance since she wasnt allowe to take tmz!
@@teehee8101 хахахах, снова вы)
@@teehee8101 For me valieva is the worst
@@teehee8101bro is obsessed 💀💀 you can't even disguise your russiaphobia anymore
@@teehee8101 Ты на Валиеву не гони. Ничего она не принимала. Разберись с этим сначала и положительная проба только у Камиллы а не у всех и что это за препарат и в какой дозоровке. - там побочка тремор это специально принимать глупость. Это Валива то не лучшая? Да её травили ночными судами вот и произвольная у неё не вышла. Ты посмотри её короткую програму какой это завораживающий шедевр. Ничего плохого про Каори Сакамото сказать не хочу но в 22 ом году если бы не затравили Камилу она была бы первая.
She was the best overall skater in this competition. Skating skills, jumps, edge control, speed, musicality, interpretation. The absolute whole package. ❤️
Нет она была явно не лучшей на то и стала третьей
@@user-en8fb7zo6uShe actually was better than the Russians in terms of pure skating skills.
She was the best, got third because the russ ladies were so overscored @@user-en8fb7zo6u
My absolute favorite program of this olympics. Such a powerful program. It gives me chills every time I watch it!
Beautiful program 👏👍💗 from Russia 🇷🇺
Gold in my heart
本当にすばらしい選手👏🎉銅メダルおめでとうございます🥉🎊🎊✨✨これからも応援してます💓
ジャンプの入りから着地までのスピード感、ブレない姿勢、ダイナミックな動き、全部が美しくて好き。 この先何回もこの演技を見たくなると思います。
They say Valieva is the best skater or the russians are the best but how can you say that when all they do is cheating and taking illegal drugs? they take drugs all practice and stop just before the competition. when you search rusada, they are suspended from taking bribes. I wouldn't call valieva the best. Have you seen her performance? that was the worst performance since she wasnt allowe to take tmz!
@@teehee8101 you should first understand the problem of doping in Camila. They broke this kid. There was no doping, as well as other Russian athletes. Just look at other Russian skaters, even juniors! they have perfect results. Everything in Eteri Tutberidze's group jumps complex elements. You can say what you want, but figure skaters in Russia better and above all the others. I'm not devaluing other athletes, they also achieve this through hard work, but you should not devalue our insanely talented and strong girls.
Kaori your performance was awesome. You fly over the ice. You simply rock. Bravo!!💕💕💕💕💕
Девушка-солнце, просто очаровательная. Костюм самый шикарный, самый лучший на олимпиаде, дизайн супер. Прыжки длинные, легкие, без усилий, смотришь на ее катание и легко на сердце тоже. Мотивация бешеная у этой программы, "у меня в душе ничего не осталось, смотрите на меня, это вся моя суть" говорит она свои прокатом. Владение коньком у японцев все таки это лучшее. А какая культура, манеры поведения, вызывают восхищение и уважение. Спасибо за шикарные прокаты и заслуженные медали.
согласна с каждым Вашим словом. А про культуру это отдельное восхищение.
Japanese fans are so racists, fetichists and fanatics… I don’t know why
Да, спортсменка шикарная, очень понравилась ее программа... Но я в шоке с некоторых комментаторов, мол лучше русских. Возникает вопрос, а русские просто так золото тогда получили?) Еще про допинг тыкают, сами нифига не зная😑 А девушка такая яркая, радостная😍 Очень здорово было смотреть ее реакцию на пьедестал, награждение... Зайка🙃🥰
@@user-wl5ii4wh5v ну про допинг не вранье ж, было и препараты помогают улучшать результаты. А так меня они мало волнуют, потому что не мой стиль. Честно говоря не люблю когда приносят такие комментарии где обсуждаем Каори.
@@jiyonseung1069 на вкус и цвет😌
GirlBoss Kaori did that! So proud of you. Congrats on your medal
Gorgeous! So fluid and floaty ❤️❤️
Off topic but can we appreciate her costumes. They are unique and very suitable for her!
It's been amazing following her journey since PyeongChang. When I first saw her, I thought... her skating would never grow on me. But after watching her The Piano programme, I began falling in love with her. She is the SUNSHINE of figure skating. Such a powerful skater! Her signature triple loop is always icing on the cake, such a fast entry and perfect execution! Sakamoto Loop! So happy to see her come so far and I'm simply ecstatic for her medal. She truly is the BEST GIRL! She soars on the ice! Even with this camera angle, we can see how fast she is.
She is gorgeous, an awesome skater, who gave light on ice. I love her presentation too much. She has a new follower from this Olympics. Thanks Kaori!!! ❤️❤️❤️
STUNNING! THIS should be the gold medal winner.
Maybe, three or four Olympics ago definitely but Quads are so valued currently.
A few years ago, maybe yes, but now figure skating among women has reached a new level. There are stronger skaters. But Kaori is still a great guy!
ON ANOTHER LEVEL 🇯🇵🇯🇵
Kaori and Wakaba were the light of that competition ✨
Is anyone else crying from this performance??? I am legit bawling my eyes out 😭🤧
She's the true gold
I had to watch this for Woman's Day. So inspiring, so moving. :)
She's amazingggggg even her spins ooze with musicality. They are ON the beat!
She is so powerful😍
Watching her is more joyful and happy different from watching someone jumping and jumping like a rabbit on ice congratulation with her