Nobunari Oda Withdraws from 4CC and announces his retirement during MOI
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Not to be harsh but no one deserves medals they have to be earned.
There seem to be two threads, can we blend, mods?!
That said, I think Nobunari saw the writing on the wall. He probably knows (or got the indication) that even getting a spot for Worlds was a stretch, so better to retire on a high note and provide an opportunity for someone else.
Also consider the fact that Mura totally got NOTHING and passed over for a skater who finished below him for 4CC, so it is nice that he got this opportunity.
Even without a world medal, Oda has achieved plenty in his career and he certainly made a great run of it this year, earning a personal best in the FS and medaling at all his GP events.
That said, I think Nobunari saw the writing on the wall. He probably knows (or got the indication) that even getting a spot for Worlds was a stretch, so better to retire on a high note and provide an opportunity for someone else.
Also consider the fact that Mura totally got NOTHING and passed over for a skater who finished below him for 4CC, so it is nice that he got this opportunity.
Even without a world medal, Oda has achieved plenty in his career and he certainly made a great run of it this year, earning a personal best in the FS and medaling at all his GP events.
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Merry Christmas (Eve)!
I hope you all cry.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgT7tNHPuG8#t=2m05s
http://magicaleggplant.tumblr.com/post/71002760422/nobunari-oda-you-are-so-loved
I hope you all cry.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgT7tNHPuG8#t=2m05s
http://magicaleggplant.tumblr.com/post/71002760422/nobunari-oda-you-are-so-loved
Nobunari Oda you are so loved
That did make me tear up!
Regardless of how he is scored or how he is seen by his federation, it's quite clear from that scene that he is very much loved by his fellow Japanese skaters.
So glad that he received so much love.
Awwwww...that was the best Christmas gift ever!
For something more bittersweet, here he is rooting for Dai. It's really sweet to know that even through the stress of the competition and coming from the high of his skate, he can still cheer for Dai.
http://eggplantgifs.tumblr.com/post/70832746374/nobu-cheers-for-dai-before-dais-free-skate-x
http://eggplantgifs.tumblr.com/post/70832746374/nobu-cheers-for-dai-before-dais-free-skate-x
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The camaraderie of Team Japan makes me so friggin' emotional. I really wish the 2010 men's team could have reunited one last time for 2014. 
http://magicaleggplant.tumblr.com/post/71002262747/merin-esora-brot3-4ever
http://xxxtrxxsgxxx-figureskating.tumblr.com/post/71015018304/bless-akko-chan
http://magicaleggplant.tumblr.com/post/71002262747/merin-esora-brot3-4ever
http://xxxtrxxsgxxx-figureskating.tumblr.com/post/71015018304/bless-akko-chan
Classy guy, that Nobunari.
Now for something cute...
http://eggplantgifs.tumblr.com/post/70416830202/more-oda-babies-x
He's such a doting father!
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Classy guy, that Nobunari.
Now for something cute...
http://eggplantgifs.tumblr.com/post/70416830202/more-oda-babies-x
He's such a doting father!
Back when he was 19, he talked about his dream of having a family. He is now choosing to cherish that dream. He will continue to be happy.
Seeing his little one's moves and the warm relationship with the charming loving dad, I hope the name Oda will be prominent again in the skating world in a dozen years from now.
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