2023 JGP Osaka Men's Short Program

[lileychristie]

Another 3Lo+3Lo! Too bad it ended with a fall though.

Pretty good skate overall!

 

[CaroLiza_fan]

Israel has the right weather for Cacti to grow...

Don't say that! I'm in the middle of adopting a family of skaters from Israel!

Well, the mother is originally from Belarus. But, she represents Israel.

CaroLiza_fan

 

[labgoat]

25 Simar BAJAJ IND. Ted tells us he is a developing skater who will only be attempting a single axel. Skating in India is in development.

 

[elektra blue]

go Simar!

 

[Jumping_Bean]

You could hear the surprise in Ted's voice when Shunsuke went into 2nd.

CaroLiza_fan

Tbh, for once, I'm overall pretty okay with the standings so far, they seem quite fair. There might be a few skaters I'd shuffle a bit, but score-wise they're pretty close anyway, so nothing big.

 

[zebobes]

Yu-Hsiang!!! Love, love the big grin throughout, he just exudes so much joy!!!

I must adopt him as well now

I'm so glad he did well here. His first performance was one of the few that got completely messed up by the first week's technical difficulties. This was a great performance, and done in front of an appreciative crowd too!

 

[anonymoose_au]

Good luck Simar!!

And kudos to the fan who bought a big India flag.

And I'll say this, all the skaters from India really get into their programs

 

[CaroLiza_fan]

Given the mistake, it was the correct placement. Congrats to Juheon!

Erm, maybe I am wrong, but I think Ted was like me and was expecting him to go lower. And not as close to Juheon's score.

CaroLiza_fan

 

[labgoat]

Go Simar

 

[anonymoose_au]

Gee that's uh...harsh... Not even a point?

Hope they give him some PCS, that was some good interpretation.

 

[labgoat]

Hey he got the axel and the spin combo and an Ina Bauer. Takes courage. Respect.

 

[Jumping_Bean]

Erm, maybe I am wrong, but I think Ted was like me and was expecting him to go lower.

CaroLiza_fan

Considering basically everyone else made mistakes too, I don't think it would have made much sense for him to go very much lower though? Pitot had issues with the combo as well, and Martynov even lost the combination completely, though one could say Nakamura's score should be closer to them, I guess?

 

[CaroLiza_fan]

Well, I think we have a new member of the tall club (does it have a name yet?)

Oh, just checked. He's 5ft 6in. He looks taller than that when on the ice. (Although, he does look smaller when sitting down. Or, maybe that's the effect of his coach being tall looking).

Not keen on the music. Bit too out there for my taste.

But he has potential.

CaroLiza_fan

 

[lileychristie]

Simar!! He was really into the music, feeling it with his whole body. Love the opening choreo, a slow dance indeed.

Give him the PCS, judges!

 

[auser]

kudos to Simar for pursuing his dreams and representing his country. Looking forward to watching his progress.

 

[anonymoose_au]

I kinda want to send Simar an ice rink!

Proud of Kiwi-Bro in 4th there

On that note, I better head off, it's 11pm here Down Under and bed calls!

See you all tomorrow

 

[labgoat]

Well that was fun. Off to get stuff done before watching some, but not all of today's Autumn Classic. BTW individual videos are already starting to appear.

 

[elektra blue]

see you later in Canda! love you all

 

[lileychristie]

I actually love this version of Your Song and I ain't even sorry

I'll join you - I love this version of Your Song too I like Ewan McGregor's voice and Alessandro Safina's tenor's voice in the background is just chef's kiss

(please don't kill me people, I would still love to watch the free skate tomorrow)