Overview
- Miura Riku, 24, and Kihara Ryuichi, 34, confirmed their engagement in a joint Instagram post on Sunday.
- The duo rose to prominence after winning Japan’s first Olympic gold in pair figure skating at Milano–Cortina in February 2026.
- They held a public retirement press conference in April 2026, formally ending their competitive careers before this announcement.
- Multiple national outlets reported the Instagram announcement and noted that the athletes gave no details about wedding timing or future plans.
- As celebrated Olympic champions who recently retired, their personal news is likely to shape their post-competition roles such as shows, coaching, or commercial work though neither has announced next steps.