2014 Worlds: Which Skaters are not going?
- Thread starter volk
- Start date
- Joined
- Nov 12, 2012
Personally, I'd like to see at Japan's Worlds even one last time:
- Daisuke - I can't even imagine a world of FS without him, he's a true artist who draws attention even with mistakes...Even his appearance at gala would be amazing
- Tessa and Scott - I think it would be a great moment and a great place to say goodbye to competitive skating - their first senior worlds were in 2007 in Tokyo, Japan and I still remember their programs from here, particulary FD to Valse Triste which was a highlight...
- Akiko and Mao - I wolul love to see them both here at home regardless how they'll go at Olys - they usually shine on home ice and I love their shorts this season...
- Aliona and Robin and Quin and Jian - it's probably the least possible from all my wishes but they are my sentimental favourites and love their programs from this season
- Daisuke - I can't even imagine a world of FS without him, he's a true artist who draws attention even with mistakes...Even his appearance at gala would be amazing
- Tessa and Scott - I think it would be a great moment and a great place to say goodbye to competitive skating - their first senior worlds were in 2007 in Tokyo, Japan and I still remember their programs from here, particulary FD to Valse Triste which was a highlight...
- Akiko and Mao - I wolul love to see them both here at home regardless how they'll go at Olys - they usually shine on home ice and I love their shorts this season...
- Aliona and Robin and Quin and Jian - it's probably the least possible from all my wishes but they are my sentimental favourites and love their programs from this season
- Joined
- Feb 4, 2012
Aliona and Robin returned home and said in an Interview that they weren't sure about Worlds, yet. I don't know, it sounded to me like they do want to go, because they don't want to be remembered by their last appearance at the Olympics. On the other hand, with V/T there, they would also probably end up second...so who knows.
Daisuke appearantly isn't sure either, if he wants to go. He still is injured and not completely healthy and him being in form again this season probably won't happen. He said he felt empty and exhausted after Olympics. So we cannot count on him going, even if it is Japan.
Daisuke appearantly isn't sure either, if he wants to go. He still is injured and not completely healthy and him being in form again this season probably won't happen. He said he felt empty and exhausted after Olympics. So we cannot count on him going, even if it is Japan.
- Joined
- Jan 10, 2014
Nathaile and Fabian won't go....they had confirmed it.
All: just went to the 2014 worlds Wikipedia page. It seems they've announced the pairs and a number of teams that we thought had or will retire (P/T, S/S) are listed as being announced as entries:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014_World_Figure_Skating_Championships
I'm guessing this will change a LOT in the next few weeks.
They also list the alternates. IF this is accurate, the most intriguing entry for me is Russia's alternative: Yuko + Sasha! [Snoopy happy dance]
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014_World_Figure_Skating_Championships
I'm guessing this will change a LOT in the next few weeks.
They also list the alternates. IF this is accurate, the most intriguing entry for me is Russia's alternative: Yuko + Sasha! [Snoopy happy dance]
Me too!
On the other hand, I would like Jeremy to go. I guess the Olys showed that if he skates clean or almost clean, he can medal. Why not try it again, the last time?Or am I a fool?
Couldn't disagree more. How many chances are we going to give Jeremy to medal based on his potential only to have him finish between 7th and 12th? I'd much rather see Max muscle around those jumps- maybe he and Jason together could get a third spot. Jeremy will just embarass again on an international stage, finish 10th, leave us with 2 spots for sure and then use his Olympic fall as an injury excuse. If the federation has any sense, they will tell Jeremy that if he ever wants to coach, appear in shows or do anything related to USFS, he will retire and open up the spot.
I enjoyed Jeremy once upon a time but he had his shot to skate clean and medal internationally numerous times. He never does.
- Joined
- Jan 11, 2014
Ugh.
It's hilarious how casuals think figure skating is such a delicate sport when in reality we have people promoting threats and harassment of someone because they have some psychic abilities regarding next month's competition. How about the USFS just go out and club Abbott's knee instead? He'd have less time than Nancy to recover.
Sheesh.
- Joined
- Mar 20, 2013
Harsh but I agree even as an Abbott fan. Fan of his skating, style, and music choices. His sportsmanship style, never.
I think that as the reigning National champion Abbott has every right to go to Worlds, if he so wishes. Brown´s time will come later, if he will place high enough at the next Nationals.
- Joined
- Jun 11, 2012
I agree with Jaana. He did earn both the Olympic berth AND the Worlds berth. Regardless of what you think about his skating and his performances at the Olys, he does deserve to go. Having said that, I'm an uber Jason fan now and would also love to see HIM at Worlds. The good news is Jason probably has about 8 Worlds left in him and Jeremy has one. I'll go along with whatever Jeremy decides, hope that he skates like he did at Nationals, and wave bye when he leaves the ice the last time. And look forward to the next skating season with anticipation, excitement and hope.
- Joined
- Feb 17, 2010
Basically all the men. The only skater who I thought underperformed significantly was Machida, and that was disappointing because he had such a stellar season.
- Joined
- Jan 17, 2014
Saw Daisuke practice this morning and he did a pretty solid run-through of his long program so it seems like he's keeping Worlds as a strong possibility. Jason was also there and had a fairly light practice. He and Kori spent most of their session talking and trying out different variations of spins which I think she was recording on her phone. Didn't look like he was training with Worlds in mind but of course I hope I'm wrong and he does end up going.
Neither Jeremy, Max or Jason are locks to do well at Worlds, but at least with Max & Jason they can gain some much needed experience on the international stage. Jason especially has the chance to show whether he can bounce back from his performance at the Olympics. Technically Jeremy "earned" his spot but I honestly don't see what advantages there are for him going. People aren't interested in seeing Jeremy have another "will he or will he not headcase" moment, he already had his "comeback story" at the Olympics, so why not leave on a high note? Imo, it will show a lot of class & maturity for him to step aside for Jason because he has nothing left to prove anymore.
Neither Jeremy, Max or Jason are locks to do well at Worlds, but at least with Max & Jason they can gain some much needed experience on the international stage. Jason especially has the chance to show whether he can bounce back from his performance at the Olympics. Technically Jeremy "earned" his spot but I honestly don't see what advantages there are for him going. People aren't interested in seeing Jeremy have another "will he or will he not headcase" moment, he already had his "comeback story" at the Olympics, so why not leave on a high note? Imo, it will show a lot of class & maturity for him to step aside for Jason because he has nothing left to prove anymore.
- Joined
- Feb 2, 2011
Still wanting to know if it has been confirmed that Abbott is going to Worlds??
Thanks.
Thanks.
- Joined
- Mar 20, 2013
Sure, in principle you are right. But the actual public opinion is not only divided, but probably leaning towards happiness at Jeremy's potential absence. How many more meltdowns do we have to see? We're sick of it.
- Joined
- Feb 2, 2011
I guess we won't know until Abbott tells us his final decision.
Someone posted that he was going so I was wondering if it was confirmed. I haven't heard that he was.
I guess Jeremy Abbott is listed here so far:
http://www.usfsa.org/Story.asp?id=49829&type=media
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014_World_Figure_Skating_Championships
http://www.usfsa.org/Story.asp?id=49829&type=media
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014_World_Figure_Skating_Championships
- Joined
- Feb 6, 2014
- Country
-
Similar threads
