Japan Secures Place as ISU Confirms 10 Nations for 2026 Olympic Figure Skating Team Event

Overview

• Figure skating’s team event field for Milan–Cortina 2026 is set after the ISU named 10 qualified countries, confirming Japan’s fourth straight appearance.
• Qualification was based on ranking points from last season’s World Championships and this season’s Grand Prix series, with Japan finishing second to the United States.
• Japan did not earn an individual Olympic ice dance quota at the final qualifier, yet one ice dance entry is confirmed for the team event.
• Japan’s roster will be selected at the All-Japan Championships in Tokyo from December 19 to 21.
• Other qualified nations include Italy, Canada, Georgia, France, the United Kingdom and South Korea, and the IOC president expressed satisfaction with Milan–Cortina preparations.