Olympic Gold Medalist Figure Skating Pair Miura and Kihara Announce Engagement

Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara, the Japanese figure skating pair who captured the gold medal in the pairs event at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, have announced their engagement. The heartwarming news was shared by the couple on their respective social media platforms on Tuesday, marking a significant personal milestone following their athletic success.

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We're engaged. We've spent a lot of time together, supporting each other through both happy and difficult times. Before we knew it, we became indispensable to each other.

In their joint announcement, Miura and Kihara expressed their profound connection, stating, "We're engaged. We've spent a lot of time together, supporting each other through both happy and difficult times. Before we knew it, we became indispensable to each other." They conveyed their joy in sharing this news and their desire to continue their journey together, "We are truly happy to finally share this news with you all. From now on, we want to continue to rely on each other and move forward step by step, in our own way. We would appreciate it if you could watch over us warmly."

Accompanying their announcement were intimate photos capturing the moment. One image depicts Kihara kneeling on the ice, presenting a ring to Miura, while another shows the couple standing side-by-side, proudly displaying the rings on their left ring fingers. The couple also shared the news in English, writing, "We're engaged."

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We are truly happy to finally share this news with you all. From now on, we want to continue to rely on each other and move forward step by step, in our own way. We would appreciate it if you could watch over us warmly.

Miura and Kihara have been a prominent force in Japanese figure skating for years, culminating in their Olympic triumph in February. Kihara recently celebrated his birthday on the 22nd, with Miura posting a congratulatory message on social media, reflecting on his "new start towards a different dream after finishing a long career as an athlete." The announcement has been met with widespread congratulations from fans who have followed their journey on and off the ice.

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new start towards a different dream after finishing a long career as an athlete. From now on, please continue to be Ryuichi Kihara, who is serious, careful, positive, and full of laughter, just like during your active career.