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    Aug 16, 2020 3 minutes

    COACHING CHANGES

    Japanese figure skater Rika Kihira confirmed on June 13 that she is moving to Canada to train with Brian Orser.

    “I decided this because I am certain I can grow by working with Brian ahead of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics,” the 18-year-old said.

    Kihira was hoping to move to Canada in July but as that country’s international borders are still closed that plan has been put on hold.

    “I want to learn new spins and how to combine my steps and jumps. I also want

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