Japanese Figure Skater Shoma Uno Bids Farewell to the Sport at Age 26

Japanese figure skater Shoma Uno has announced his retirement from the sport at the age of 26. Uno, a two-time world champion and Olympic medalist, shared his decision on social media, explaining that he had been skating since he was just 5 years old. Despite his accomplishments, Uno mentioned that he was finding it increasingly difficult to stay motivated in the sport.

Throughout his career, Uno achieved notable success, winning a silver medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang and earning a bronze medal at the 2022 Winter Games in Beijing. His accomplishments include winning the men’s free skating event at the World Figure Skating Championships in Saitama in 2023.

Uno is expected to make a formal announcement regarding his retirement at a ceremony scheduled for May 14 in Tokyo. His retirement marks the end of an era in figure skating and leaves behind a legacy of excellence in the sport.