Oda won't compete anymore!

lady_bee · Dec 24, 2013

Oda Nobunari has just announced he is retiring today.
I mean, today's retirement

iluvtodd · Dec 24, 2013

Not surprised by this announcement, but I was hoping he would compete @ least through this season (no 4CC for him, Worlds - if there was a retirement/withdrawal).

Li'Kitsu · Dec 24, 2013

It's not that suprising, I mean 4CC is nothing more than the 'you didn't make it too the real events'-event and a good showing at nationals (so in Japan) is probably a better last showing than 4CC. He even said he hopes his withdrawel gives a younger skater a good opportunity

I'm really mad at the JSF. Not giving him the 3rd spot is okay, but the way they did it wasn't. Oda didn't seem to have any chance after he was out with injury and he was constantly snubbed and underscored and not even considered for the 3rd spot. He probably feels like the JSF didn't want him back too, and that must be a really hurtful feeling. I like his skating and even more I love his sunny, optimistic personality and I will really miss him

He can be really proud of his last season.

MMajik · Dec 24, 2013

lady_bee said:
Oda Nobunari has just announced he is retiring today.
I mean, today's retirement

OH Oda!...I cried when I saw his announcement after the MOI on Fuji...
I feel so sad for him, and I think he should be sent to the Worlds at least this season since he has been performing well.
Such a shame that Japan has so many wonderful skaters but only has 3 spots for both Sochi and the Worlds.

lady_bee · Dec 24, 2013

Maybe it's not that suprising, but I was hoping to see his last & real smile at 4CC or World

Icey · Dec 24, 2013

He is such a charming skater and a delight to watch. Is this because he can no longer find sponsors?

Gigi13 · Dec 25, 2013

I'm going to miss him so much

ugh he was so happy,optimistic,and charismatic I just wanted to see one last smile from him at 4CCs but he had amazing season and I'm proud of him

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Skater Boy · Dec 26, 2013

I think this is a bit of a rash decision. I would have liked him to skate on and who knows - at the very least finish this year. I think him and Kozuka kind of got the shaft. Dai is so lucky. LIfe isn't fair. What if Dai wins the oly gold can you imagine the human pain Oa and Kozuka would be feeling? I know life isn't fair but this sad.

yude · Dec 26, 2013

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfoHVDPbgKA (the last EX "Last Samurai" in Japanese Nationals)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgT7tNHPuG8 (announcement of his retiring at the end)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6XBwTGFGEg (crying for Akiko's winning)

Mrs. P · Dec 26, 2013

Skater Boy said:
I think this is a bit of a rash decision. I would have liked him to skate on and who knows - at the very least finish this year. I think him and Kozuka kind of got the shaft. Dai is so lucky. LIfe isn't fair. What if Dai wins the oly gold can you imagine the human pain Oa and Kozuka would be feeling? I know life isn't fair but this sad.

I think Oda is in peace with his decision and would be happy for Daisuke if he won the OGM.

pangtongfan · Dec 26, 2013

The end of Odas career was really Skate Canada 2010 when he was beaten by a 4 falls Patrick Chan. That showed the Japanese federation even skating very well he was 4 falls behind the top skaters, and immediately diminished their views on him for the remainder of his career.

blue_idealist · Dec 26, 2013

I think Nobunari has been ready to retire for quite awhile, ever since the 2010 worlds when he didn't want to skate and just did a bunch of singles in the short program, not qualifying for the free skate.

Mrs. P · Dec 26, 2013

blue_idealist said:
I think Nobunari has been ready to retire for quite awhile, ever since the 2010 worlds when he didn't want to skate and just did a bunch of singles in the short program, not qualifying for the free skate.

Have you watched his programs this season? He certainly wasn't skating like he wanted to retire.

And IIRC, the 2010 SP meltdown was a combination of post-Olympics letdown and distraction as he found out that his girlfriend (now wife) was pregnant with their first son.

blue_idealist · Dec 26, 2013

Mrs. P said:
Have you watched his programs this season? He certainly wasn't skating like he wanted to retire.

And IIRC, the 2010 SP meltdown was a combination of post-Olympics letdown and distraction as he found out that his girlfriend (now wife) was pregnant with their first son.

Well, he was good this season but I just felt that his heart wasn't quite in it since then. I could be wrong of course. I know that the pregnancy at least contributed to the meltdown.

Mrs. P · Dec 27, 2013

blue_idealist said:
Well, he was good this season but I just felt that his heart wasn't quite in it since then. I could be wrong of course. I know that the pregnancy at least contributed to the meltdown.

He also dealt with injuries during the 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 season. This was the first year he was injury-free for the whole season.

dorispulaski · Dec 27, 2013

I will miss his skating and his electric smile so much

pitterpatter · Dec 27, 2013

To me it seemed like this season his head was finally in the right place and he was really moving in the right direction with his skating. It was refreshing to see him so motivated. Really disappointing that his progress this season had to be halted so abruptly, I can't help but feel he still had room to grow.

Jedi · Dec 27, 2013

Mrs. P said:
Have you watched his programs this season? He certainly wasn't skating like he wanted to retire.

And IIRC, the 2010 SP meltdown was a combination of post-Olympics letdown and distraction as he found out that his girlfriend (now wife) was pregnant with their first son.

I thhe felt abandoned by JSF. He might not have said it. It was clear with JSF supporting DAi so generously (they gave him both world's and oly's. It might be a mistake becaus if Dai wins Oly gold or Hanyuitwouldnt surprise me if they don't go to world's opening a spot or two to world's.

Trewyn · Dec 27, 2013

I'm going to miss him so much! What with his quad-triples, gorgeously soft jump landings and kind of adorable smile - he was a skater deserving of a medal at Worlds. So sad he never got it.

So disappointed that neither Kozuka or Oda made it to the Olympics

Becki · Dec 27, 2013

Jedi said:
I thhe felt abandoned by JSF. He might not have said it. It was clear with JSF supporting DAi so generously (they gave him both world's and oly's. It might be a mistake becaus if Dai wins Oly gold or Hanyuitwouldnt surprise me if they don't go to world's opening a spot or two to world's.

I doubt Hanyu will skip Worlds..he wants to become World Champion.

Dai..he might. If it opens a spot, Kozuka is the first alternate. Ahhhh...why must all the Japanese men be so good T_T

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