I cannot believe these girls were allowed to compete in these conditions. I'm very disappointed in their coaches and in the ISU for not sidelining them as soon as they realized they were both so ill.
Oh dear! I was so much looking forward to the big duel Russian tiger kittens vs. Japanese dragon babies, but with those illnesses and without Marin it's no longer fair.
Rika made a clean SP run-through, but fell on the 3lz-3t combo. Unless she makes it to the podium, it is said that she won't be allowed to participate at Jr. Worlds.
Rika made a clean SP run-through, but fell on the 3lz-3t combo. Unless she makes it to the podium, it is said that she won't be allowed to participate at Jr. Worlds.
With the depth of Japanese juniors, that's no surprise. Who will they send? I hope Rika fights back in the LP. Her joy is a pleasure to watch. Something about her is so endearing.