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Mao Asada plans comeback
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Eek, the press conference is going to start in about 3.5 hours!! 
I've always wanted to see Mao skate to "Ondine" from Ravel's "Gaspard de la Nuit" suite:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVL6oS30wFc
It's got a pretty, tinkly flow to it, which suits Mao's ethereal style, but it also has this dark/dramatic undertone.
I've always wanted to see Mao skate to "Ondine" from Ravel's "Gaspard de la Nuit" suite:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVL6oS30wFc
It's got a pretty, tinkly flow to it, which suits Mao's ethereal style, but it also has this dark/dramatic undertone.
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Mao posted on her blog today. Apparently she started to train officially in May and that she really misses competing and wants to come back? Nothing official as of yet. If anyone can provide a more complete translation, it'd be much appreciated. 
http://mao-asada.jp/mao/news/2015/05/18/859/
http://mao-asada.jp/mao/news/2015/05/18/859/
Mao posted on her blog today. Apparently she started to train officially in May and that she really misses competing and wants to come back? Nothing official as of yet. If anyone can provide a more complete translation, it'd be much appreciated.
http://mao-asada.jp/mao/news/2015/05/18/859/
Yeah, it seems like she is not sure yet; she said she will decide once she gets back to competition level. And she is saying to please wait until then.
I can not wait anymore. So this night we won't have a clear answer.Mao posted on her blog today. Apparently she started to train officially in May and that she really misses competing and wants to come back? Nothing official as of yet. If anyone can provide a more complete translation, it'd be much appreciated.
http://mao-asada.jp/mao/news/2015/05/18/859/
Whatever Mao's decision, I hope she eventually finishes her career with no regrets. If she still has a competitive streak then I see few things stopping her from coming back!
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Well she could have done it before, I mean posting the blog. And anyway isn't The Ice about Mao anyway. ..
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Ha, ha. As of now (noon in Japan), her official site has crashed, due to too many accesses.
I can't provide a translation for this reason, but she did say she would try for a come back, but whether she would or not really depended on her training.
I think there's a realistic possibility that in the midst of training, she will get injured, in which case that would be the end of her endeavor.
Getting back into top shape will be quite a dangerous road, though I trust that her team will do everything possible to prevent it. Good luck Mao!!
I can't provide a translation for this reason, but she did say she would try for a come back, but whether she would or not really depended on her training.
I think there's a realistic possibility that in the midst of training, she will get injured, in which case that would be the end of her endeavor.
Getting back into top shape will be quite a dangerous road, though I trust that her team will do everything possible to prevent it. Good luck Mao!!
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Thank you!. Now I can just wish Mao the best in her training and that hopefully goes well.Ha, ha. As of now (noon in Japan), her official site has crashed, due to too many accesses.
I can't provide a translation for this reason, but she did say she would try for a come back, but whether she would or not really depended on her training.
I think there's a realistic possibility that in the midst of training, she will get injured, in which case that would be the end of her endeavor.
Getting back into top shape will be quite a dangerous road, though I trust that her team will do everything possible to prevent it. Good luck Mao!!
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I've asked for this before, but will say it again: get Kurt Browning to choreograph the step sequence!
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This feel very anticlimactic. ..
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True, but realistically what more can she say? At least we know that she *wants* to return to competition. She only started training officially with Mr Sato again this month; apparently he warned her that it was going to be " much harder than you think."
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Full translation:
It has been a long time since I last wrote.
In order to come back to competition as an athlete, I went in March (to Sato Nobuo) to ask him to be my coach, and began practice from May with my coach.
During my time off, I began to feel that I could still do it, and I naturally came to long for the sense of accomplishment and joy that I felt when I accomplished my best performance in competition. My coach has been telling me that if all goes well, I may be able to participate in competitions, and if it doesn’t go well, then I may not be able to participate in competition.
Right now, having just begun my journey, I cannot positively declare that I will participate in competition. If I regain my form to the point where I can participate in competition, I will seek counsel from my coach, after which a decision will be reached, and then I hope to personally relay the news to you, so I ask you to please wait until such time arrives.
I want to go as far as I can go on this challenge, so I ask for your continued support.
So that I may make a full comeback, I hope to practice every day harboring hope for my own self.
Please be aware that today’s press conference is actually a conference about The ICE.
Asada Mao
It has been a long time since I last wrote.
In order to come back to competition as an athlete, I went in March (to Sato Nobuo) to ask him to be my coach, and began practice from May with my coach.
During my time off, I began to feel that I could still do it, and I naturally came to long for the sense of accomplishment and joy that I felt when I accomplished my best performance in competition. My coach has been telling me that if all goes well, I may be able to participate in competitions, and if it doesn’t go well, then I may not be able to participate in competition.
Right now, having just begun my journey, I cannot positively declare that I will participate in competition. If I regain my form to the point where I can participate in competition, I will seek counsel from my coach, after which a decision will be reached, and then I hope to personally relay the news to you, so I ask you to please wait until such time arrives.
I want to go as far as I can go on this challenge, so I ask for your continued support.
So that I may make a full comeback, I hope to practice every day harboring hope for my own self.
Please be aware that today’s press conference is actually a conference about The ICE.
Asada Mao
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First of all...thank you Hurrah for the translation. Very much appreciated!
I think everyone is hoping she can make it back to top form and return. I also think most of us think if anyone can do it ... Mao can. No matter what......I'll always have that last moment of her at 2014 WC when she finishes her SP with that last pose and seals it with a little kiss, that will be stuck in my memories forever. Anything more will just be a bonus.
If she can't make it back I don't think anyone would be too upset considering all she has already offered the world of figure skating.
Best of luck Mao!! I guarantee there is an army of wishes and prayers going for you.
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She is adorable and thus I adore her. To see this tiny sprite jump 3 3 axels in Vancouver and so graciously accept silver. So hard for her. She has given many lovely moments so even if she just skates exhibitions her soul is on her sleeve. AsadaMao captures hearts no matter what her placements. Good luck Mao.
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According to tweets from Mao's conference,
1) she will go to Canada to have her program(s) choreographed
2) she will only return to competition after she has regained the level that she was at at World 2014, at the very least
3) she doesn't know when her comeback competition will be
4) she may skate her short program at THE ICE
5) right now, can't think as far ahead as Olympics
1) she will go to Canada to have her program(s) choreographed
2) she will only return to competition after she has regained the level that she was at at World 2014, at the very least
3) she doesn't know when her comeback competition will be
4) she may skate her short program at THE ICE
5) right now, can't think as far ahead as Olympics
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Thank you skira for the conference link.
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