Overview

• Kostner spoke on October 10 in Trento in an interview carried by Kyodo News and republished by Japanese outlets.
• She is coaching Yuma Kageyama and said she expects him to deliver powerful inspiration for fans at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
• Kostner’s comments followed an Olympic‑themed talk session where she discussed preparations for the home Games.
• She noted the upcoming Grand Prix series as a driver of training motivation for her skater’s continued growth.
• Full articles carrying the dispatch were posted behind paywalls by Hokkaido Shimbun Digital and Nishinippon.