Why Ryuichi Kihara carries Riku Miura off the ice after competitions.

Why Ryuichi Kihara carries Riku Miura off the ice after competitions. Fans have nicknamed it the “Kihara Delivery.” After winning Japan’s first Olympic pairs gold at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Games, Riku Miura was once again lifted off the podium by partner Ryuichi Kihara, a gesture that has become a fan-favorite symbol of their trust and teamwork. Japanese media reports say Kihara began carrying Miura off podiums and uneven surfaces as a precaution to help prevent falls, as Miura sometimes trips easily once she steps off the rink. The moment has since taken on a life of its own 📽️Video by: Gabe Jung 🤳Click our linkinbio to sign up to our daily newsletter.⁠ ⁠⁠ 📰Follow us for the latest Asian News @NextShark⁠ ⁠ ⁠ #news #reel #figureskating #olympics #winterolympics #milanocortina2026 #teamjapan #pairs #goldmedal #olympicgold #iceskating #skatinglife #athletelife #sportsnews #asiansports #japannews #olympicchampions #podiummoment #teamwork #trust #viralmoment #kiharadelivery #sportsstory #olympichistory #champions #wintergames #skatingpartners #fanfavorite #heartwarming #sportsupdate