Kaori Sakamoto eyeing quad jumps as way to keep up with Russians

Kaori Sakamoto performs a jump during the women's figure skating competition at the Beijing Olympics on Thursday. Sakamoto finished third to claim the bronze medal.  | AFP-JIJI

In a time of both misinformation and excessive details, quality journalism is more vital than ever.By subscribing, you can assist us get the story right. SUBSCRIBE NOW IMAGE GALLERY (CLICK TO ENLARGE). Beijing– Kaori Sakamoto is feeling the pressure to do quadruple jumps as more Russian skaters successfully land them, she said Friday, a day

Sakamoto wins figure skating bronze ahead of ROC’s Valieva

Russia's Kamila Valieva falls as she competes in the women's single free skate at the Capital Indoor Stadium in Beijing on Thursday. | AFP-JIJI

IMAGE GALLERY (CLICK TO ENLARGE). Beijing– Japans Kaori Sakamoto won bronze in the Beijing Olympic womens songs figure skating competitors Thursday, as Russian Olympic Committee skater Anna Shcherbakova took gold ahead of compatriot Alexandra Trusova.The competition was eclipsed by the doping debate involving the ROCs 15-year-old star Kamila Valieva, who topped Tuesdays short program but

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