2025 JGP Ankara Men's Short Program

[TallyT]

Okay this happened in the middle of the night here, who did I miss? I am going back to watch Minkyu and Sena. who else was good and/or utterly likeable?

(The free is I think at a good time...)

 

[Jeanie19]

Okay this happened in the middle of the night here, who did I miss? I am going back to watch Minkyu and Sena. who else was good and/or utterly likeable?

(The free is I think at a good time...)

Artur, Lucius and Rayzan. And

 

[YuBluByMe]

Not a Lindsay Thorngren fan, he must have been as devastated as we were when it became clear that she retired.

Wait…. WHAT?!?

 

[CoyoteChris]

Going to be at work during this event
Good Luck to all the guys!
Wishing Sena the clean and gorgeous performance he's capable of

Sorry, OT but just gotta say~
Still bitter about JSF forfeiting 2 Men's spots ...and even more so about them forfeiting 4 Dance spots!
At least this season they were courteous enough to give up the spots outright which allows another country the opportunity to use them

OK, why would they do this? Yes, there is the monitary cost....but this kind of experience is important for one's up and coming skaters. Fumie Suguri is at Colorado Springs and other places for a comp with a bunch of her students and the families put so much of themselves into the sport.

 

[elbkup]

Really nice skate from Lucius..
another one to follow. As a huge fan of both Jason Brown and Lindsey Thorngren, I was gratified he found them worthy of recognition

 

[tsuyoboogie]

OK, why would they do this? Yes, there is the monitary cost....but this kind of experience is important for one's up and coming skaters. Fumie Suguri is at Colorado Springs and other places for a comp with a bunch of her students and the families put so much of themselves into the sport.

Because JSF seems to find enjoyment in robbing their boys and teams of opportunities...a few exceptions aside, of course
Added to that fun fact (ok...opinion), the federation has been quite obvious about being hard up for $$$ since last season (possibly to prep for the added expense of an Olympic season?)

Honestly though, I'm happy to see JSF funding Challengers for more Seniors / 2026 Olympic prospects than I had originally expected
Hoping they decide to resume focus on Junior development across all disciplines next season


Sorry for being OTT

 

[CoyoteChris]

Because JSF seems to find enjoyment in robbing their boys and teams of opportunities...a few exceptions aside, of course
Added to that fun fact (ok...opinion), the federation has been quite obvious about being hard up for $$$ since last season (possibly to prep for the added expense of an Olympic season?)

Honestly though, I'm happy to see JSF funding Challengers for more Seniors / 2026 Olympic prospects than I had originally expected
Hoping they decide to resume focus on Junior development across all disciplines next season


Sorry for being OTT

I appreciate your input! As an aside, a little birdie...OK, a pretty important birdie... told me the USFS has cut back on the monitary support it was giving its skaters last year. I hope the JSF can get some of all those ticket sales and give us more great skating

Because JSF seems to find enjoyment in robbing their boys and teams of opportunities...a few exceptions aside, of course
Added to that fun fact (ok...opinion), the federation has been quite obvious about being hard up for $$$ since last season (possibly to prep for the added expense of an Olympic season?)

Honestly though, I'm happy to see JSF funding Challengers for more Seniors / 2026 Olympic prospects than I had originally expected
Hoping they decide to resume focus on Junior development across all disciplines next season


Sorry for being OTT

I appreciate your input! You would think with all the ticket sales, they would have money? A little birdie (OK, a pretty big Birdie) told me last season the USFS was cutting back on its financial support to even top skaters...and thats sad too. I hope the JSF can find some bucks to back its up and coming skaters.... I can't imagine a season without my wonderful Japanese favorites....
(sorry...computer windows 11 crashed so I double posted....)