Shoma Uno: 2014-2024

[Arriba627]

Just got back from the arena. Another looooong day. So proud of Shoma. He left it all on the ice and was a warrior. He couldn't have given any more. He came out and did some beautiful jumps in the 6 minute warm up, so I was really hopeful. Sometimes what you are able to give is not enough, and today it was not enough. Can't believe I didn't even get nervous. I figured he would do the best he could given he's injured. Thank you Shoma for giving it your best shot.

Someone mentioned how the commentators don't know about the injuries. I wonder if there are so many they can't keep up with them. Maybe it's tricky territory they would rather keep away from.

The FS should be interesting Saturday. Hang in there Sho.

 

[Latremu]

I have to launch a cow pillow on Saturday. Maybe I should get a baseball glove. [emoji23]

Ganba, Shoma!!! Onwards!

 

[xeyra]

:sad21:

S: "As for the 3 spots, I am currently dragging the chances down. I will not let go of my originally intended layout until the very end. My foot might get better tomorrow or the day after. I don't want to give it up."

He also said that when he was deciding whether to withdraw or not, he thought, "If i withdraw, I might make so many people feel ashamed."

Source

 

[WineHerUp]

:sad21:

This makes so sad . Shoma is being way too harsh on himself. There's no need for him to further prove himself because he carried the weight of an entire nation during an Olympic season.

 

[saphire]

He also said that he was concerned of letting Japan team down if he withdrew

 

[Grap74]

Hello!

I've always loved figure skating but I'm a recent Shoma Uno fan. I started following him and Yuzu because my daughters love them and I decided they're great role models for them but after doing my research, I just fell into their magic spells (specially Shoma's)!

After reading all the pages in this thread, I decided to register since I feel you'll be the only ones to understand my admiration for Shoma. I live in Mexico City where figure skating isn't really a thing so you are like my heroes and my connection to him!

All these days I've been so nervous reading all your posts regarding his injury. Today I was so anxious before his SP and when I finally knew how he did...I felt so proud of him! He did a great job, he's such a fighter and a great inspiration!!

I hope he can do a great FS on Saturday and feel proud of himself regarding his final position. I know all of us will be happy for him and very proud!

Thank you for reading me and forgive me if my English isn't that good!

 

[Latremu]

Welcome, Grap74! Thank you for joining us here and sharing your thoughts! He's truly an inspiration. [emoji4]

 

[Interspectator]

:sad21:

No! Shoma, we are all proud of you. Don't push yourself too hard. 2 spots? You and Yuzu can push it back to 3 next year, when you are healthy. Do what is right for you!
-But if Shoma wants to go all-out, I think he could even overturn the standings and win. He's coming from behind and he's very good at that. :thumbsup:

 

[WineHerUp]

Hello!

I've always loved figure skating but I'm a recent Shoma Uno fan. I started following him and Yuzu because my daughters love them and I decided they're great role models for them but after doing my research, I just fell into their magic spells (specially Shoma's)!

After reading all the pages in this thread, I decided to register since I feel you'll be the only ones to understand my admiration for Shoma. I live in Mexico City where figure skating isn't really a thing so you are like my heroes and my connection to him!

All these days I've been so nervous reading all your posts regarding his injury. Today I was so anxious before his SP and when I finally knew how he did...I felt so proud of him! He did a great job, he's such a fighter and a great inspiration!!

I hope he can do a great FS on Saturday and feel proud of himself regarding his final position. I know all of us will be happy for him and very proud!

Thank you for reading me and forgive me if my English isn't that good!

Yay another Shoma fan! Welcome to the board . You have amazing taste in role models for your daughters btw!

 

[Grap74]

Yei! Thanks for your warm welcome, you made me so happy!

I also think Shoma's health is the most important thing but lets remember he never gives up.

 

[echeveria]

Before I really got into figure skating (I'm still not really into figure skating), I read a bunch of stuff online about stanning Shoma being really emotionally demanding, and when I read it I thought, 'that's crazy, i'd never be personally affected by an ice skater's performances.' I was wrong, being a Shoma fan is a rollercoaster, and I'm not even that obsessed. I'm really looking forward to his free skate tomorrow, and if I'm honest I'm a little excited to see what he's going to do-- if he's going to stick to his planned layout and risk injury, or if he's going to water the program down a little to stay on the safe side. It's making me pretty anxious, which is something I never imagined I'd feel. In the end, no matter what he does I'll be proud of him (although, like any sane person, I'd hate to see him injured even if that means a high score, and even a medal), so I guess now it's just a waiting game. I'm so bad at waiting.

 

[Latremu]

:sad21:

I hope he believes in himself, and attacks! Go Shoma! Do what is right for you! The moment I saw him on the ice, I thought to myself that no matter what happens, it'll be okay. This year has been challenging for him, but I think he's learned some valuable lessons and become even tougher because of it all. He'll be okay. [emoji4]

 

[Arriba627]

I have to launch a cow pillow on Saturday. Maybe I should get a baseball glove. [emoji23]

Ganba, Shoma!!! Onwards!

I am happy to launch the cow pillow for you along with whatever else I may give the Prince. It's so much easier since I have an end seat. Just let me know. I won't be there tomorrow for ice dance but will be there for the Ladies in the evening.

 

[Arriba627]

After reading all the pages in this thread, I decided to register since I feel you'll be the only ones to understand my admiration for Shoma. I live in Mexico City where figure skating isn't really a thing so you are like my heroes and my connection to him!

Glad you are going to join in on the fun...And might I say your little Donovan Carillo is the cutest thing, and a very good skater. He's so cute it makes me want to pinch his cheeks. What a charmer...Feel free to Private Message me in Spanish any time if you need or want to.

Welcome!

 

[Latremu]

Ha! Ha! I think I was more nervous about launching my dinosaur and CKs than I was about the skate! I am happy to launch the cow pillow for you along with whatever else I may give the Prince. It's so much easier since I have an end seat. Just let me know. I won't be there tomorrow for ice dance but will be there for the Ladies in the evening.

[emoji13] I actually stood up during the last Zamboni break and was seriously considering just standing off to the side (no empty seats in my section, at least no aisle ones!!!) during the entire last group just so I can run down after his skate and throw MaiKatze's substitute cow onto the ice. But then, I thought of what a waste my seat would be (I'm in the judges side, prime viewing area!), so I decided to attempt to throw it from my tenth row middle-of-the-long-row-of-seats position. It just made it onto the ice. [emoji16] I can practice throwing further when I throw an owl for Satoko.

Yup, love Donovan too. I hope he's able to promote skating in Mexico (even though it would be difficult due to the weather, but no harm in trying). Looking forward to his very fun free skate. I only today realized that he was supposed to be a thief getting chased by cops in his SP. [emoji1]

 

[Arriba627]

[emoji13] I actually stood up during the last Zamboni break and was seriously considering just standing off to the side (no empty seats in my section, at least no aisle ones!!!) during the entire last group just so I can run down after his skate and throw MaiKatze's substitute cow onto the ice. But then, I thought of what a waste my seat would be (I'm in the judges side, prime viewing area!), so I decided to attempt to throw it from my tenth row middle-of-the-long-row-of-seats position. It just made it onto the ice. [emoji16] I can practice throwing further when I throw an owl for Satoko.

Yup, love Donovan too. I hope he's able to promote skating in Mexico (even though it would be difficult due to the weather, but no harm in trying). Looking forward to his very fun free skate. I only today realized that he was supposed to be a thief getting chased by cops in his SP. [emoji1]

Some people have mighty thighs, others have mighty arms! You're small but powerful. Let me know if you change your mind!

 

[Grap74]

OMG, thanks Arriba, you're so sweet! After reading you so many times, I'm so excited for your answer. Sorry if I'm not answering properly, still not an expert with the quotes and replies

Donovan is so cute, I agree!

 

[Grap74]

Thanks Latremu!

I live quite near to an ice rink and sometimes go ice skating with the girls but it definitely isn't a very popular sport here and there aren't many ice rinks.

I'm also hoping for our Donovan to make it more popular.

By the way, Arriba...you do have the CKs for Shomita? I can't tell you how hard I was laughing when I read all about the CK throwing, you made my day!

 

[Latremu]

Hoho, yes she did. I was watching from the other side... ([emoji33] stalker!) Arriba went down to the rinkside and dropped the bag and dinosaur ever so casually onto the ice. [emoji16] The flower girl that picked it up dropped it and I thought the valuable goods inside might spill out. [emoji28] They didn't, thankfully. [emoji6]

 

[Grap74]

Hahaha , this is a great story! Thanks for sharing! She's so brave and once again, has made my day (along with Shoma's skating, of course!).