2023 Asian Open Figure Skating Trophy | Aug 16-19

[lileychristie]

I was shocked that Thailand has such an amazing (and environmentally friendly) facility. Interesting tidbit from Sofias mom- Thailand fully funds their skaters. She’s understandably a little jealous. This seems like it would be a great way to build one’s team quickly.

And they even have a DJ and singer for their rink-break entertainment!

 

[moonvine]

Sounds like Yanhao is gaining quite a few adoptive aunts and uncles

I refuse to adopt anyone who isn’t at least in juniors. There’s just too much heartbreak potential.

 

[moonvine]

And they even have a DJ and singer for their rink-break entertainment!

This is a big upgrade from last year. Judging from the videos Sofias mom was kind enough to provide, last year was held in a shopping mall. And no live streams. Why is everything in English? I’m glad to see that TSwift is so universal.

 

[lileychristie]

I refuse to adopt anyone who isn’t at least in juniors. There’s just too much heartbreak potential.

Uh, Yanhao has been in Juniors since at least last year. He did JGP Riga and was even in World Juniors (though he didn't make to to the free sadly).

 

[gleungc6]

Yanhao was fabulous - lovely jumps and flexibility, really liked the choreo seq and the commitment!

Loved Yu Hsiang’s skate as always! Great commitment.

Very much enjoying the barbie soundtrack in the arena. Thankful for the free stream but most importantly the DJ, MC and the techno lighting. Party time for us all!

 

[gleungc6]

I also want a Teddy bear! Petition to bring this lucky roll to every comp…

 

[auser]

Sr Men on the ice!

 

[moonvine]

Uh, Yanhao has been in Juniors since at least last year. He did JGP Riga and was even in World Juniors (though he didn't make to to the free sadly).

My bad. I thought they were still on the boys skaters when you typed that. I’m running behind.

 

[auser]

lovely program from Zhao

 

[moonvine]

Loved Yu Hsiang’s skate as always! Great commitment.

I loved it also!

 

[moonvine]

Well I'm up to Senior men, just running a scotch behind.

 

[moonvine]

I completely give up on making heads or tails of this time schedule.

 

[auser]

Uptown Funk memories of Chock/Bates

 

[lileychristie]

Ooh, I wonder if that boy in black jacket is Lap Kan Yuen's younger brother?

 

[moonvine]

Adorable children with flags!

 

[moonvine]

I'm digging the lack of emo music and all black costumes.

 

[Jumping_Bean]

Daiwei's 3A and 3T+3T are truly stunning.

So happy he got one of the host spots at Cup of China (and so happy he's working with Han Yan's coach now).

 

[moonvine]

Loving having so many Australian skaters at this comp

 

[lileychristie]

Go Darian!!

 

[Jumping_Bean]

Daiwei's score is shockingly low, did I mistake a 2A for a triple? Just above 27 in TES seems very low, when the BV for just his jumps (if fully rotated) is 21 points.