I'm a little disappointed, but somehow expected this. He might think he doesn't deserve it...
Please know that we're still very proud of you and that we hope you'll consider competing beyond this season, dear Dai-chan!
Team Japan assignments for #WorldFigure 2019
Men: Shoma Uno, Keiji Tanaka, Yuzuru Hanyu
Ladies: Kaori Sakamoto, Rika Kihira, Satoko Miyahara
Pairs: Miu Suzaki/Ryuichi Kihara
Dance: Misato Komatsubara/Tim Koleto
Daisuke declined. He's a class act!
Indeed a class act from king Takahashi!! Kostner would have shoved herself into worlds spot and robbed multiple girls in a major international competition.
Really?:scratch:whose post would she robe?
before my (silly) comments i have a question: how do gp spots work exactly for comback skaters? i know you have to disappear from international competitions for at least a year, but do nationals count as well?
2. DESIGNATION OF THE SKATERS 2.1 Seeded Skaters/Couples
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c) “Come-Back” Skaters/Couples: Skaters/Couples who were previously seeded (placed 1 to 6 within the past 10 years at a ISU World Figure Skating Championships) and subsequently did not participate in one or more competitive seasons will be given priority consideration to re-enter the ISU Grand Prix of Figure ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating and ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final 2018/19 Page 3 of 16 Skating for selection of up to 2 assignments if they commit in writing to participating in two ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating events and if such return is announced and confirmed by the date of the annual Selection Meeting. Such so called “Come Back Skaters/Couples” will not substitute any of the Seeded Skaters/Couples, mentioned under a). “Come Back Skaters/Couples” must not fulfil the requirements of the minimum Grand Prix score and would be considered for selection as an Organizing ISU Member Choice. A come back under this clause is allowed only once in their competitive career for any Skater/Couple.[/I]
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