Former figure skater Kaori Sakamoto, who won a silver medal in women's figure skating at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, throws a ceremonial first pitch before an NPB Central League game between the Hanshin Tigers and the Yomiuri Giants at Koshien Stadium in Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, on May 2, 2026.,Image: 1095831101, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: This content is intended for editorial use only. For other uses, additional clearances may be required. No Use in Japan JAPAN OUT, Model Release: no , Pictured: Kaori Sakamoto , Credit line: Naoki Otsuka / AP / Profimedia