Mao Shimada's FREE PROGRAM at Kinoshita Cup 2026 | Full Performance Update (Updated)

Mao Shimada delivers her senior international debut free program at the Kinoshita Group Cup 2026 in Tokyo, aiming to overturn a 1.43-point deficit after placing second in the short (78.84) behind Nakai Ami’s personal best (80.27). The unbeaten junior star—trained under Mihoko Higuchi and inspired by Alysa Liu—unveils a high-difficulty skate with triple Axel attempts, refined spins, and upgraded step work as she transitions from a perfect junior record to the senior Challenger Series. This video breaks down the full free-skate performance, key elements, GOE/level highlights, final scores, and what this means for Shimada’s Grand Prix assignments (Skate Canada, Finlandia Trophy) and Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic trajectory. Stay updated with figure skating news, ISU Challenger Series results, Japan skating updates, and today’s top sports headlines. #MaoShimada #KinoshitaCup #FigureSkating #FreeProgram #ISUChallenger #JapanSkating #SportsNews #Updated