January 23, 20251 yr *machine translation, inaccuracies exist* 2013.07.02 Source: https://www.nikkansports.com/sports/news/p-sp-tp0-20130702-1150976.html Archived: https://web.archive.org/web/20241203070622/https://www.nikkansports.com/sports/news/p-sp-tp0-20130702-1150976.html Hanyu signs affiliation contract with ANA, the "羽 (Wing)" Connection Last year's All-Japan Figure Skating Championship winner, Yuzuru Hanyu (18), has signed a major sponsorship contract with ANA. On the 1st, he attended a press conference in Kanagawa Prefecture and explained, "Since I jump in my skating, the image of wings is fitting, and aircraft also have wings, which is a common point. I want to spread my wings and fly while using my own wings." The young champion, whose family name also includes the character "羽" (wing), smiled broadly. In the sports world, Hanyu becomes the second person after table tennis player Ai Fukuhara to sign an affiliation contract with the company. The contract runs until June 30 next year, and the spokesperson explained, "Regarding the expenses related to his activities, we will consult with him, but basically, our company will cover them." The company will support all of these expenses, including air travel, coaching fees, choreography fees, costume fees, and rink rental fees, which normally cost about 10 million yen per year. The goal is to win a medal at the Sochi Olympics in February next year. The immediate target is the All-Japan Championships at the end of the year, which he will compete in. The original logo that was unveiled features a design of wings growing from his back. He will showcase his soaring jumps on the ice.
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