- Joined
- Jan 25, 2013
Takahashi is in.
Not necessarily. With injury he might not be. Although I suppose the Japanese fed could pull a Russian fed and send a more popular skater to Sochi, even if others rank higher at nationals. With his score at NHK, they could send him to Sochi with the "ISU season's best" clause, even if Oda/Machida/etc. have a better chance of performing well. Like any country, I would hope that the best skaters are sent to represent the country, not the most popular ones. NHK was great for Daisuke but I'm not quite convinced that he has the consistency at this point.
With an 8th place at Worlds (and 5th in the FS), I'm not convinced that Mura is for sure out, although it appears to be that way.