Yuma Kagiyama is an Olympic silver medalist and multiple World Championships medalist in figure skating, known for his technical skill and artistry on the ice. After winning the junior Japanese nationals in November 2019, Yuma Kagiyama went on to establish himself as a dominant force in figure skating, earning multiple Olympic and World Championships medals. His victory earned him a spot at the senior nationals, where he debuted with an impressive third-place finish behind Olympic champions Hanyu Yuzuru and PyeongChang 2018 silver medalist Uno Shoma. Kagiyama continued his breakthrough year in January 2020 by securing gold at the Youth Olympic Winter Games in Lausanne, Switzerland.
This partnership contributed to his subsequent 2023 NHK Trophy win, a runner-up finish at the Japanese National Championships, and his first major international title at the 2024 Four Continents Championships. Building on this momentum, he secured his third World Championships silver medal in Montreal in 2024, further cementing his position among the sport’s elite. Kagiyama’s trajectory continued into the 2024-25 season, highlighted by securing second place at the Grand Prix Final. He achieved a significant career milestone by claiming his first Japanese National Championship title in Osaka during this season.
Looking ahead, Kagiyama is slated for continued international competition, having earned a silver medal at the 2025 Asian Winter Games and a bronze medal at the 2025 World Championships. These consistent performances underscore his enduring impact and competitive drive within global figure skating.