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MNN Global · February 18, 2026 · 1 min read

Ami Nakai leads women’s short program at Winter Olympics

What happened: Japan's Ami Nakai topped the women's singles figure skating short program at the Winter Olympics.

Why it matters:

  • Nakai's lead positions her well for a strong overall finish in the competition.
  • Her performance highlights Japan's presence in international figure skating events.

MNN Take: The short program sets the initial rankings in figure skating, impacting the final results after the free skate.

Sources: BBC Sport