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flag Ice dancers Shibutani siblings place sixth at NHK Trophy in comeback after seven-year break.

flag Ice dancers Alex and Maia Shibutani placed sixth at the NHK Trophy in Kadoma, Japan, marking their return to competition after a seven-year break. flag The 2018 Olympic bronze medalists and three-time World medalists said their comeback was driven by personal readiness and fulfillment, not a primary goal of qualifying for the 2026 Winter Olympics. flag They stepped away after the 2018 Games to focus on education and health, with Maia taking time off following a 2019 cancer diagnosis. flag Despite disappointment in their scores, they emphasized their strong bond and commitment to skating on their own terms. flag Their next event is the Grand Prix Finlandia Trophy, November 21–23, 2025.

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