2018 Olympics Exhibition Gala

[xeyra]

I've read on Tumblr Shoma will be travelling home to prepare for Worlds but can't find the source.

Edit: Yep, confirmed, found it. Seems like he'll skip skip the gala, such a shame. Btw, the whole interview is worth reading! http://shoma-uno.tumblr.com/post/171020391647/medalist-press-conference-with-shoma-february

He'll come back for the gala, though. Not sure he's been warned he has to yet, though.

 

[viennaskater]

I think it's a bit off to expect skaters to hang around Pyeongchang just because they feel 'obliged' to participate in the gala. Personally, I can't see Aliona and Bruno wanting to do that, although in principle I'm sure they would want to participate. i suppose they could go home and come back - expensive to do that though!

 

[icedance]

Valentina & Ondrej and Anna & Luca will participate

 

[Tigerlily87]

They should make the teams all do cheesy team numbers

 

[shiroKJ]

The skaters are given ice time to practice even after their event is over, but some may chose to go back home for media/additional training and come back for the gala/closing. Skaters are obligated to attend the gala if invited and need to have a valid reason to skip (such as injury) otherwise they'll be fined/penalized. I don't see any of the medalists skipping if they're healthy. Its just not worth having the ISU on your a--, plus you don't want the bad press.

 

[rikaquegira]

I'm curious to see what EX will Evgenia and Alina skate. That candle program is too awkward for the Olympics, I think. But if Zagitova does use that program, props to her because that's a bold move! [emoji23] Same thing for Medvedeva if she skates to Meditation of Thais.

 

[viennaskater]

The skaters are given ice time to practice even after their event is over, but some may chose to go back home for media/additional training and come back for the gala/closing. Skaters are obligated to attend the gala if invited and need to have a valid reason to skip (such as injury) otherwise they'll be fined/penalized. I don't see any of the medalists skipping if they're healthy. Its just not worth having the ISU on your a--, plus you don't want the bad press.

But do you think Aliona would care? She's retiring!

 

[gabriele]

But do you think Aliona would care? She's retiring!

Aliona is still in town. She was in the audience today, watching ladies short with Annika Hocke from the second German pairs team.

 

[viennaskater]

Aliona is still in town. She was in the audience today, watching ladies short with Annika Hocke from the second German pairs team.

Oh WOW!

 

[anyanka]

I think it's a bit off to expect skaters to hang around Pyeongchang just because they feel 'obliged' to participate in the gala. Personally, I can't see Aliona and Bruno wanting to do that, although in principle I'm sure they would want to participate. i suppose they could go home and come back - expensive to do that though!

They're still hanging around the games from their Instagram stories, with live feeds on occasion, so with the gala in just three days' time, we'll be sure to see them!

 

[anyanka]

Valentina & Ondrej and Anna & Luca will participate

The Italian programs were absolutely built for showcase and galas. Like M/H and their "Barbie Girl"! (Please Ondrej take your shirt off again ... YUM)

 

[buttercup2015]

official list of men(from Misha's IG)
Hanyu, Uno, Fernandez, Jin, NChen, Ge, Cha

 

[Andrea82]

T/M may not appear. Nina Mozer said she was leaving this week, and the pair might leave as well, as disappointed as they are. Frankly I am not sure how many will be willing to stay around for over 10 days just to take part in the Exhibition though, but I do hope if that's the case Vanessa and Morgan will fill in the blank.

Bobrova has an Insta story from the Gala practices and I see Morozov's ginger hair in the background.

 

[Interspectator]

https://twitter.com/BoyangFanpage/status/966546343589113857 The boys in a race!

 

[Interspectator]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZotxlou5kk&feature=youtu.be EX practice on the 22nd, focus on Men. Racing, playing around, falling, exchanging jackets etc.

 

[Beckett]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZotxlou5kk&feature=youtu.be EX practice on the 22nd, focus on Men. Racing, playing around, falling, exchanging jackets etc.

Yuzuru's really quite adorable. Also enjoyed the quick peek of Aljona practicing dance moves to "This Is Me"! So looking forward to the gala.

 

[viennaskater]

When exactly IS the gala?

 

[Lester]

There is some gala practice goofing around footage in Misha Ge's IG stories

 

[anonymoose_au]

When exactly IS the gala?

It's on Sunday 25th February from 10am Korean time.

Bobrova has an Insta story from the Gala practices and I see Morozov's ginger hair in the background.

I saw him and Zhenya T there too! They looked cheerful which made my day! I'm glad they've recovered from their disappointment.

Also Misha Ge's IG has all the best stuff! My favourite was the footwork bottle challenge! Misha has amazing footwork!

 

[seabm7]

The Gala List:

https://twitter.com/absoluteskating/status/966943783408586752


It looks like Nathan Chen will skip the gala. Artunian mentioned Chen got a bad case of virus.