Kaori Sakamoto won her fourth ISU Figure Skating World Championships title and announced her retirement. Mone Chiba took silver, while Belgium's Nina Pinzarrone earned bronze.
According to The Japan Times on March 28, 2026 Japan time, Kaori Sakamoto claimed gold in the women's singles at the ISU Figure Skating World Championships, marking her fourth world title overall and announcing her retirement.
Japan's Mone Chiba secured silver behind Sakamoto. Belgium's Nina Pinzarrone took bronze.
The event stands as figure skating's premier competition, and Sakamoto's retirement marks a significant moment for Japanese figure skating.