It was likely the lutz. I remember even before the pandemic started it was a big news that she took out most or all of the 3Lz from her layout in early 2019-2020.I'm kinda gutted for rika kihira.practicing the quad really hurt her. Or was it the triple axel that hurt her foot?
Its amazing to think how much the Russians ended up hurting Rika and to a lesser extent Wakaba, and actually greatly helped Sakamoto's career.
Even before Rika was injured the Fed was pushing inflated GOE and PCS for Kaori to keep Nationals competitive, especially once it was obvious Kaori had no chance at landing any ultra c element.
Based on clips from open practice, it seems like it’s a mix of the 2013 version (A Thousand Times Goodnight) and I believe she said she’s also using I’m Kissing You (Des’ree). Very Mariko Kihara
NHK is by selection, so either Mako wins the spot outright or she does well and gets assigned to Kinoshita CS.I really really hope Mako will get NHK or at least the Kinoshita CS.
JSF what's your issue with her she's been consistent in all her competitions last season and 6th at Nationals, she deserves so much more
In the previous years, we'll know through the assignments, including additional ones (Koshiro Shimada got Lombardia in 2022 after coming behind Sota Yamamoto who got the NHK spot). No results since it's behind closed doors.
Yes!! I felt like these two were the best athletes from JPN to not have a GP event. For them to at least get a challenger event this year, is much appreciated
If she can compete this season first one will be Chubu regional (September 19-21).Does anyone know when Rika Kihira will have her first competition this season ?
I don't want to miss that
