I understand Chinese and found out several sources(blogs, forums etc) to track the lastest of Chinese skaters, especially three top Chinese pairs. If you are interested, I will keep on updating this new thread.
I'll start today with an update on Shen and Zhao, most of the following content is translated from their blog.
Background:
From Oct 19 to Oct 20, Chinese national team will have an internal test before the new season kicks off. Shen/Zhao will test run their new programs for the first time. This season may be Shen & Zhao’s last one, they have changed all three programs (short, long and exhibition). They will use ‘Romanza’ for their short and ‘meditation’(??? translated from Chinese) for their long program, the exhibition program will use ‘My Way’, another spanish piece. Shen and Zhao will make their grand prix debut in Nanjing, China on Nov 9th. Their goal is to win as many gold medals as possible!
Shen/Zhao’s blog:
2006/10/19:
The test started from 3:30 pm, we put on our new costume for the first time this season. It’s been 8 months since Olys and we are finally able to compete again!! It is long overdue!
We felt today’s skating was okay. After test run, we got some feedback from referees and our coach. All of them were satisfied with the choreograph. We are very pleased and the next step is to do more practice and refine the program. Zhao and I watched the tape several times this evening and we did pick up several minor things that need to be improved. Our efforts will be focused on improvement and refinement!! Tomorrow’s going to be long program.
I'll start today with an update on Shen and Zhao, most of the following content is translated from their blog.
Background:
From Oct 19 to Oct 20, Chinese national team will have an internal test before the new season kicks off. Shen/Zhao will test run their new programs for the first time. This season may be Shen & Zhao’s last one, they have changed all three programs (short, long and exhibition). They will use ‘Romanza’ for their short and ‘meditation’(??? translated from Chinese) for their long program, the exhibition program will use ‘My Way’, another spanish piece. Shen and Zhao will make their grand prix debut in Nanjing, China on Nov 9th. Their goal is to win as many gold medals as possible!
Shen/Zhao’s blog:
2006/10/19:
The test started from 3:30 pm, we put on our new costume for the first time this season. It’s been 8 months since Olys and we are finally able to compete again!! It is long overdue!
We felt today’s skating was okay. After test run, we got some feedback from referees and our coach. All of them were satisfied with the choreograph. We are very pleased and the next step is to do more practice and refine the program. Zhao and I watched the tape several times this evening and we did pick up several minor things that need to be improved. Our efforts will be focused on improvement and refinement!! Tomorrow’s going to be long program.