TOKYO - Multiple Olympic medalist and former individual figure skating world champion Shoma Uno says he must surpass more established domestic rivals to earn a place at the 2030 Winter Games in ice dance alongside partner Marin Honda.

Uno and girlfriend Honda, a former world junior champion, announced their transition to ice dance on Friday, and they will have the likes of Milan Cortina Olympians Utana Yoshida and Masaya Morita in their sights when they begin competing.

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