Japanese figure skater Shoma Uno, a two-time world champion and Olympic medalist, has announced his retirement from the sport at the age of 26. Despite his accomplishments, Uno mentioned that he was finding it increasingly difficult to stay motivated in the sport.
Uno shared his decision to retire on social media, explaining that he had been skating since he was just 5 years old. 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 retirement marks the end of an era in figure skating and leaves behind a legacy of excellence in the sport. Although Uno is stepping away from competition, he plans to continue supporting the next generation of Japanese figure skaters through coaching and mentoring.
In a statement on social media, Uno thanked his fans for their support throughout his career and expressed gratitude for all the opportunities he had been given in figure skating. He also thanked his coaches and teammates for their guidance and encouragement over the years.