March 9, 20188 yr 17 minutes ago, Deliverpooh said: Congratulations to Mitsuki Sumoto for his small bronze medal at Junior Worlds: and the poor child has a sprained ankle like his senpai ...
March 16, 20188 yr 7 minutes ago, yana said: I expect this but still Mura has announced his retirement.
March 16, 20188 yr Some of Takahito's comments on his retirement, PyeongChang, future plans, memorable moments in his competitive career: On retirement: "This was going to be my last season from the beginning. I had been thinking that when I could skate like myself that would be the time to think about it (=retirement). At GP events at the beginning of this season, I was just helpless, but at Nationals I could finally skate like myself." (Sponichi Annex) "To be honest, I was going to conclude my competitive career at that point (when I could not get the Olympic berth). I was thinking about retiring when I wasn't selected. However, I was an alternate of the Olympic team, so I continued training. When Yuzuru finished skating his short program, I felt that my role (as the alternate) was fulfilled." (Daily Sports) "(As to Worlds in Milan) I wanted to give the opportunity to someone younger like someone gave it to me when I was younger." (Sanspo) On PyeongChan: "Both men and ladies skated really well. What he (Yuzu) achieved will have a positive effect on what we are going to do too." (Daily Sports) On his future: "As to coaching, I need to learn first, working as an assistant for a figure skating class, etc. Fortunately, I can still enjoy doing shows, so I want to try many things (e.g. skating to a music which is new for him)" (Daily Sports) (Sponichi Annex) "People think that figure skating is a special sport. We need to make some effort to make it familiar to everyone and invite more people to skate as to keep team Japan strong." (Sanspo) Memorable moments in competitive career: "Being 3rd and standing on the podium with Daisuke Takahashi at Nationals held in Sapporo (in 2012) was a good memory. Also, with the last Nationals where I could do well despite having not-so-good season prior to that, I could close my competitive career nicely." (Daily Sports) Takahito also said that he wanted to say thanks to coach Takashi Mura, his father for supporting him.
March 21, 20188 yr Stories of the legendary sharp focus and observational skills of "Loveable character, Shoma," as told by his little brother: 1. He threw his wallet in the bin. 2. He poured apple juice onto a plate.
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