2024 JGP Wuxi Women's FS

[FlossieH]

Does anyone know who the 6 finalists are going to be?

If my maths are correct: Shimada, Wada, Nakai, Yuseong Kim, Wang and Galdki

 

[readernick]

I know, but I want more nations in the final and I am not a fan of Nakai specifically.

I agree that more diversity in figure skating would be great. But, it can't be forced. Wouldn't it be wonderful to have a lot of South American and African representives? But, that's not that world we live in. In general, I think it is better for our mental health to root for what we love, rather than against what we don't.

 

[Skating91]

Wow, did not give Kim a single q. 3T could have been a q it would have been for someone like Inga. Loop should be a q if not an underrotation if they were mean like they are to some girls. That second 2A in the sequence probably should have got a q but all three jumps in the sequence are questionable, yet give 2's and 3's for GOE . Saved her with a not clear edge rather than wrong edge on the lutz (they dinged Inga yesterday with a wrong edge when that was a genuine not clear edge, this is a clear wrong edge but make it just a not clear edge . The Chinese should feel aggrieved.

 

[lariko]

you realize how little sense this makes in a sport right? it's not a beauty contest, there're performances and scores, should we reward diversity instead of what skaters actually put on ice? would that be fair? just for the sake of having a 3 countries podium?

Both. Figure skating is a largerly subjective sport and diversity is one of the goals if the sport is to thrive. Monopoly always stagnates things. I can't come with a single example when domination was beneficial for individual expression in history. So, yes, I will always want as wide a spread of champion skaters from as many schools as possible.

 

[H.Y.]

I agree that more diversity in figure skating would be great. But, it can't be forced. Wouldn't it be wonderful to have a lot of South American and African representives? But, that's not that world we live in. In generally, I think it is better for our mental health to root for what we love, rather than against what we don't.

I agree.

 

[skim1001]

I know, but I want more nations in the final and I am not a fan of Nakai specifically.

what does Ami have to do with it??

 

[lariko]

what does Ami have to do with it??

I just don't like her and would have prefered only Wada and Shimada to rep Japan in the final. But she obviously had an excellent skate and fully deserved to win this. So, yes, intellectually, I agree with her qualification bbuti would have preferd Von Felten to have that triumphant outing instead of her.

 

[lariko]

I agree that more diversity in figure skating would be great. But, it can't be forced. Wouldn't it be wonderful to have a lot of South American and African representives? But, that's not that world we live in. In generally, I think it is better for our mental health to root for what we love, rather than against what we don't.

That's what I am doing. I root for competiros I like who happen to all represent different countries. Unfortunately, most of them didn't do well enough to qualify, but I hope they will be brilliant in JWC.

 

[rabidline]

Very happy for Ami- it's been a great comeback trail for her so far, I hope she continues to stay healthy! Between her and Yo I'm very happy at how MF Academy are getting these programs for their skaters, the presentation are great but also junior-appropriate, in different ways that are fitting for their styles of skating.

 

[elektra blue]

Both. Figure skating is a largerly subjective sport and diversity is one of the goals if the sport is to thrive. Monopoly always stagnates things. I can't come with a single example when domination was beneficial for individual expression in history. So, yes, I will always want as wide a spread of champion skaters from as many schools as possible.

start financing small countries skaters then, there're dream and there's reality. most of the countries don't have a fs program let alone elite facilities and good coaches. it takes money to raise a champion from both federations and families. complaining at every single jgp that the japanese are winning, like it was a script in a reality show, while, i don't know, italians are not is as useful as an extra finger on your back. contextualizing should help too btw, it's not all black or white.

 

[labgoat]

Nice to see Shen Xue awarding the medals.

 

[Dreamer57]

So thrilled for Ami but I hoped for higher scoring since she landed the 2 triple axels
Also, wuxi put on a wonderful dance performance before the medal ceremony

 

[elektra blue]

I just don't like her and would have prefered only Wada and Shimada to rep Japan in the final. But she obviously had an excellent skate and fully deserved to win this. So, yes, intellectually, I agree with her qualification bbuti would have preferd Von Felten to have that triumphant outing instead of her.

i'd like to be rich, to live in a country with a proper weather, to eat chocolate without putting on weight and dating Chris Hemsworth. i can't get any of this of course but do you see me pointlessy complaining about it?

 

[momomomo]

So... I get that she's 조선족 and all, but man it still feels weird af to see a foreign skater in a hanbok dress skating to Arirang... Would like to ask Yeaji how she got the idea...

To answer your questions, first of all, Shuxian Jin is a Korean nationality, an ethnic minority in China, the descendants of immigrants from the Korean Peninsula. Therefore, her Arirang skating is very unique in cultural genes. I am watching her play live in my hometown, which also has the Korean community.

By the way, the music of the Korean contestants' program in this game comes from China. I think it is a good cultural exchange.

 

[hermine17]

Ami crying on the podium. I'm so proud of her. She has gone through so much this past year.

Love the three girls having a moment together biting their medals.

 

[labgoat]

i'd like to be rich, to live in a country with a proper weather, to eat chocolate without putting on weight and dating Chris Hemsworth. i can't get any of this of course but do you see me pointlessy complaining about it?

@elektra blue did you see the videos I found of Matteo?

 

[lariko]

start financing small countries skaters then, there're dream and there's reality. most of the countries don't have a fs program let alone elite facilities and good coaches. it takes money to raise a champion from both federations and families. complaining at every single jgp that the japanese are winning, like it was a script in a reality show, while, i don't know, italians are not is as useful as an extra finger on your back. contextualizing should help too btw, it's not all black or white.

Mmgh, I dunno if the size of the country/economy is really proportional to funding. Some large countries have zero interest, but overall, this year the diversity is better, and I am happy about it. Italians have strong potential for JWC, and they will get further in singles disciplines if GoE and Performance scores will get a bit more independent from skating skill/glide.

 

[elektra blue]

@elektra blue did you see the videos I found of Matteo?

not yet! i'm going to watch him now (where's the replay thread btw i'm stupid and i can't find it)

 

[Ichatdelune]

They aren't fake complements. She does have a lovely smile and a lovely dress. I am sorry if that rubs you the wrong way. I don't like her skating but I do love her dresses. Her dress are always perfect and her smile is absolutely beautiful.

I am also happy that she made the JGPF eventhough I wish Jia (whose skating I like very much) could go instead.

I'll believe that you actually do think that her smile is lovely (her dresses are objectively good so I'm not questioning that) but "But, the dress and her smile are the best things about this program aren't they" is snide. You're saying that everything she did on the ice is of less importance/quality than her physical appearance. I don't fault you for having that opinion, I disagree of course but then I probably don't like some of your faves either, but say it outright. Say that the only things that you liked were the dress and her smile, that I can take, but trying to sugarcoat your dislike in a thin veneer of a compliment, genuine or not, is absolutely infuriating. It's one thing to not like a skater and/or their skating, it's another to pretend that you're writing comments about them with positive feelings. I'm no paragon of virtue but I show my feelings honestly before writing negative comments, I don't pretend that I'm being nice.

I'd usually thank you for liking Jia's skating but few don't, so no. On the last bit of your comment... I wanted Jia and Yuseong to both go, so here we differ. But that part feels the most genuine of the whole post so thank you for that honesty. On that note, I am a bigoted, extremely biased Team Korea stan so I'll get my peace of mind by choosing not to see your comments on the threads, enjoy what you enjoy and write what you want to write without suffering my bitching!

 

[lariko]

i'd like to be rich, to live in a country with a proper weather, to eat chocolate without putting on weight and dating Chris Hemsworth. i can't get any of this of course but do you see me pointlessy complaining about it?

If not here, where? I mean, nobody else would know anything about it to even start understanding the wishful thinking.