Shoma Uno: 2014-2024

[lariko]

I think there was only one level 4 in the entire group. Strict tech panel

From all people it was Samarin who got it

 

[Vilya]

Ahhhh I'm so happy!! Good job Shoma - even with the 2T, it was a magical performance It's great to see him pass the 100 point mark again

 

[Arriba627]

Okay, I'm going to be nit picky here but....in what universe does Shoma get a level 3 on his step sequence? Did he not have enough changes of direction or something b/c that was the best of the group but a 3?

Unfortunately, it doesn't take much to lose a level in Step Sequence. Here's how the step sequences were graded:

Level 2 -- Makar I., Sota, Nam, Camden
Level 3 -- Shomajesty, Junwhan, Kao, Tomoki
Level 4 -- Vincent, Matteo, and Samarin

Interesting if you compare Sho and Samarin -- Sho 3.30 + 1.32 GOE = 4.62 ; Samarin 3.90 + .72 GOE = 4.62

 

[16Olympics]

I think there was only one level 4 in the entire group. Strict tech panel

No intent to criticize the other skaters but I watched them all and saw the protocols but the sheer beauty of the choreography in his SP deserves more, IMO. It was a smooth, calm, powerful program and I'm happy it all worked out.

 

[16Olympics]

Unfortunately, it doesn't take much to lose a level in Step Sequence. Here's how the step sequences were graded:

Level 2 -- Makar I., Sota, Nam, Camden
Level 3 -- Shomajesty, Junwhan, Kao, Tomoki
Level 4 -- Vincent, Matteo, and Samarin

Interesting if you compare Sho and Samarin -- Sho 3.90 + 1.32 GOE = 4.62 ; Samarin 3.90 + .72 GOE = 4.62

Guess they made up for the 3 by giving him a high GOE?

 

[Arriba627]

Guess they made up for the 3 by giving him a high GOE?

Oops -- I typed one number wrong above. They did both come out with 4.62 though.
Samarin 3.90 + .72 Sho 3.30 +1.32

 

[16Olympics]

After two competitions with this piece of music, especially today's SP, It's clear that Oboe Concerto was the absolute best choice for Shoma for this season (vs the MJ program).

On to Sholero! Set your alarms.

(I secretly wish Shoma would go back to the step sequence into cantilever into the backwards knee slide and finish with a bang! The last thing the judges see and all. Give it a try. I'd love to see it)

 

[Figskater23]

Keep going Shoma! You’ve got this

 

[noskates]

Loved Shoma's performance - especially the smile for Stephane as he came off the ice!

 

[Iceroller]

Shoma did a great job in the SP and I was happy to see him crack 100 again. Now I am looking forward to the FS, good luck Shoma!

 

[Louby]

Mesmerising skating, congratulations Shoma. Onwards and upwards!
In the interview with the Olympic Channel, I was overjoyed to read Shoma saying he wants to skate for as long as possible. I feared he may retire after this season but it seems less likely now.

 

[Giu]

Now go Shoma! Go and bring that gold home!

 

[16Olympics]

Well done. Well done. Well done. Won by 30. He's smiling and happy. So am I.

 

[SuYue Chng]

Congratulations to the NHK champion!
Does that mean he's guaranteed to go to the finals?

 

[figureskatingandrainbows]

Congratulations to the NHK champion!
Does that mean he's guaranteed to go to the finals?

Yup!

 

[16Olympics]

Congratulations to the NHK champion!
Does that mean he's guaranteed to go to the finals?

Shoma, Vincent and Nathan have all qualified to date. Congrats to Shoma for returning to the finals and good luck in Osaka!!

 

[ana]

Well done Shoma! Shoma was awesome.

 

[SuYue Chng]

Yup!

Yay!!!

 

[Dreamer57]

The quad loop makes a successful return!!
Shoma looks so relaxed and his landings have improved!
I'm sure he is miffed about the flip, but Big Congrats Shoma 2x NHK champion!

 

[x001]

Hi guys! Longtime lurker, but I finally decided having no one to say these things to was worse than the hassle of making an account... XD

First of all, that hair! It almost looked ragged, but I really liked it, especially in motion!
And Shoma was so cute in the medal ceremony--the couple times they took masks off for photos it seemed like he was very attentive to Vincent and Junwhan, making sure they understood what was going on. Remember when he was the lost puppy in every ceremony??

I felt really good about this competition for him, and here he is matching his scores from the end of '19/'20! (very closely--those Nationals and the Challenge Cup were both 290 point something, just like here!) And he seems more collected and confident with a new approach to competitions, plus with the rekindled joy and passion... well, I'm excited!

How nice that he could get this win at home, too. Actually, I just realized he's won NHK both times he's competed in it (previously in 2018).
Congrats to our championnnn!