dewet said:I think they do that just as a safety measure. With the potential that the Japanese ladies have, Shizuka and Fumie could be beaten if they do not skate their best. They'll still go to worlds, and that's what their federation wants. I also think that the Japanese fed. wants Yoshie on the team, but then what would be the point of Nats?
dewet said:Miki is a jumper, but her artistic side isn't bad either. Her coach, Nabuo Sato, is also Fumie's coach, so jumping isn't all she's doing. I think Yoshie is a great skater, but will being off the world team motivate her, or break her down? Maybe this is good for her, and she'll work on her presentation even more.
Would I be mean if I said ROFL to that?youarewhipped said:Poundcake
Kenji said:Yesterday, Japan federation decided to send Fumie and Shizuka to Worlds. Because they got podium at GPF.
So, Yukina, Yoshie, Yukari and Miki compete for the rest of one ticket for Worlds at Japan Nat (and 4 continental ).
I'm so excited. Go Yukina!