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Miura Displays Great Potential

 

Kao Miura’s performance in finishing fourth in Saitama was very impressive. The 16-year-old, who won the Japan junior crown last month in Nagoya, showed on the big stage that his potential is enormous as he landed three quads in his free skate to “Poeta.”

 

Watching Miura grow these past few seasons has been a real treat for fans and Ice Time. He has the ability to become one of the top skaters in the world.

 

“I was very nervous, but I think I’ll get 100 points because I was able to put out everything I have now,” Miura commented after his free skate. “Four years from now, I will be in a position to compete for the Olympic team and I will do my best to make use of this year’s experience.”

 

Miura is an alternate for the Olympic team this time, but is a solid bet to be on the squad for the 2026 Olympics in Turin.

 

Source: Yuzuru Hanyu Chasing Immortality with Quad Axel, Third Olympic Gold Medal

 

 

 

 

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Here is a message from Misato Komatsubara:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CYI7gj2JMc7/

 

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A year in which I did not turn away from facing my "heart". The year I had to face it. A year in which I realised that I have a heart to cherish. A year in which I felt the support of many people and struggled to find a way to give back to them in a way that would make them happy. It was a year of growth for us.

 

I would like to say a big thank you to everyone who has been involved with me and Team Coco, from the crowdfunding we did in 2018 to Beijing! and those who have supported us. We would like to thank the people who supported us from our crowdfunding campaign in 2018 to Beijing, and the people at Tsukuba Memorial Hospital who reached out to us to help those children in need. The fans who waited for me even when my performance was dull due to injuries. My friends who warmly supported me when I called them in tears. My family, who have been there for me even when I've been a nuisance. The internet is one of the best things about being able to keep in touch with you even when we are separated by time zones, isolation and not being able to see each other. 20 months of zoom classes have been possible because of the patience of my teachers in Canada @iceacademyofmontreal.

 

I am far from perfect as a person, but I am here because of the advice and support I have received from people around me and my teachers. As I wrote in my diary a year ago, I have a mission to give back to you. Whichever way I choose to give back, I am not yet strong enough to do so, but I will continue to work with you with this axis in mind. There are a lot of opinions, but what we can do is to face our daily practice as players, to face our hearts and to lead to results. We are happy to support them! We will continue to do our best. I will do my best and I hope you will continue to support me. Thank you very much for your support. And thank you very much.

 

Wishing you good health and many more smiles🌸
May we be one of the reasons for that.

 

Have a happy new year🌅

 

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Kana Muramoto's new Instagram post:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CYGmGyuPCtx/

 

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Final thoughts before the next adventure 🤍
Thank you everyone for believing in us! We are truly proud of what we were able to accomplish in just two seasons. We overcame so many obstacles together. The result at Nationals was certainly not what we were aiming for but that is the beauty of sports.
No matter how much you work hard to achieve perfection, life will bring unexpected miracles and challenges. We trust the process!

To be able to witness and experience together Dai’s transition to an ice dancer has been truly special and amazing.
He is definitely a star in the skating world.

The Olympics was one big goal but not our ultimate goal - we will now focus on what’s coming up ahead! We are proud to represent Japan at 4 Continents and Worlds 🇯🇵
Japan’s ice dance is growing and it’s an absolute honor to continue to be a part of it.

Wishing everyone a happy new year and so excited what 2022 will bring ❤️🔥
New adventures, here we go !

 

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Message from Shoma Uno
 

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I am concentrating on skating now and most of my time was spent for skating so it's not available for me to do other thing in high season. But in off season, I would like to do my gaming again and maybe share some with you at YouTube. But skating comes first now. I will keep working hard. Thank you for your continuous support." 

 

 

 

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A New Year's message from Rion Sumiyoshi:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CYLSbdWpWU8/

 

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🎍🌅🐅
Happy New Year

 

Thank you for all your support last year 😊
There were still many unattended games, but in all Japan, it was a happy time to be able to perform while being wrapped in a lot of applause in a large venue. It was really nice to be able to run through for a year without major injuries!

 

First of all, I want to decide 4 rotations at World Junior, put out all my strength, and ride the waves! I want to be careful about injuries and illnesses and skate well this year so that I can improve my level steadily by the next all Japan

 

First of all, we will prepare for the Inter-High School Championships and the National Athletic Meet. Although it is not an audience, thank you for your support!

 

I wish you a good year 🙏

 

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From Rin Nitaya:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CYJJnArJihc/

 

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I know it's a bit late but
Thank you for all your support in the All Japan Championships!

 

This was my second All-Japan in the last season.
I feel like it's over in an instant.
I wondered if it was the right decision to continue, but no matter the result, I love figure skating, and I'm sad to retire.

 

I'm so sorry that I couldn't show my good performance to my family, coaches and all my supporters, but
I don't have a "next time" or "next season".
I don't want to be depressed for the rest of my life and I'm ready to change my mind now.

 

Thank you so much for all the messages before and after the match!
I've read all of them!

 

There is only one competition left.
I'm going to have fun for the next two months, so that I can finish my career with a love for skating, so that at the end of it, I'll be able to say to myself, "I'm glad I kept skating.

 

Thank you so much for 2021!
A Happy New Year to all of you!

 

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From Yuna Shiraiwa:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CYBcBJOpZXo/

 

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Thank you for your support at the All Japan Championships ☀️.

 

We had a great time at the All Japan Championships but I got injured just before the event.
The name of the disease has been clarified, so I'm going to take a rest now 🍵🐸🍨.

 

I'm going to start from zero again, looking forward and enjoying every day, so that I can have a fulfilling skating life😌.

 

I wish you all a very happy new year!

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Japan Student Championship

4-7 January

among skaters: Akane Matsubara, Saki Miyake, Rinka Watanabe, Rie Imanaga, Nonoka Noguchi, Kaori Sakamoto, Yuhana Yokoi, Hinako Katou, Ayumi Kagotani, Shiika Yoshioka, Mai Mihara, Yuna Aoki, Asuka Kaizu, Marin Honda, Chisato Uramatsu, Riko Takino, Chiyono Nagami, Ibuki Satou, Yuna Shiraiwa, Koushou Oshima, Takumi Sugiyama, Mitsuki Sumoto, Yuto Kishina, Sumitada Moriguchi, Sena Miyake, Taichiro Yamakuma, Sota Yamamoto, Tatsuya Tsuboi, Lucas Tsuyoshi Honda

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