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How beautiful, deedee1!
Daisuke Takahashi
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Thank you deedee for your thoughts and report. Reading along it made me feel like I was sitting right beside you
watching Dai in that arena. Lovely!
Great post you made my day!
watching Dai in that arena. Lovely!
Great post you made my day!
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^^
And my apologies for replying this late (not doing so much much earlier), but thanks a million for your kind words below.
Without believing ya all being with me, I would never ever have survived those nail-biting and heartbreaking 3-days!
I would say 'yes'. This was my second time attending the Nats in my life. The first one was four years ago for the Games in Vancouver, but I have to admit the second time around was much worse than I had prepared for. I don't think I will be able to survive the third one anymore...><
Some videos. As usual, sorry in advance if posted somewherealready.
-Dai with Tetsuya Kumakawa w/English subtitles: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCWsIXxcLLw
-P&G "Thanks, Mama!": http://www.myrepi.com/article/thankyoumom-jp-takahashi
-Nissay "Gambare Nippon": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Uoe6-Yg148
-Ajinomoot Aminovital "Team Japan": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHWuVVLlkao&feature=youtu.be Daisuke version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpA6X6IzUpY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39bXEjSPOrY
-Dai + Shizuka, where her suggesting him to do 'Daisuke on Ice' show for the sake of his devoted and most patient fans for many years!
: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6BjJSFwOBE
-Bonus track: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDE09X0MDR0
And my apologies for replying this late (not doing so much much earlier), but thanks a million for your kind words below.
Deedee1, I am very happy that you are able to go, and I can't wait to hear from you what it was like. I will be there in spirit, and will be up at 4AM here in the U.S. cheering Dai on through my computer screen
Without believing ya all being with me, I would never ever have survived those nail-biting and heartbreaking 3-days!
I would say 'yes'. This was my second time attending the Nats in my life. The first one was four years ago for the Games in Vancouver, but I have to admit the second time around was much worse than I had prepared for. I don't think I will be able to survive the third one anymore...><
Some videos. As usual, sorry in advance if posted somewherealready.
-Dai with Tetsuya Kumakawa w/English subtitles: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCWsIXxcLLw
-P&G "Thanks, Mama!": http://www.myrepi.com/article/thankyoumom-jp-takahashi
-Nissay "Gambare Nippon": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Uoe6-Yg148
-Ajinomoot Aminovital "Team Japan": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHWuVVLlkao&feature=youtu.be Daisuke version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpA6X6IzUpY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39bXEjSPOrY
-Dai + Shizuka, where her suggesting him to do 'Daisuke on Ice' show for the sake of his devoted and most patient fans for many years!
: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6BjJSFwOBE-Bonus track: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDE09X0MDR0
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^Thanks deedee for all of the Dai information. Any news on whether Dai has arrived in Russia yet? I know from a previous interview he said that he
would be arriving on the 27th. Although if he is there I don't know how he could have sneaked in without the media attention.
KIN Medal Dai-chan!!!!!
would be arriving on the 27th. Although if he is there I don't know how he could have sneaked in without the media attention.
KIN Medal Dai-chan!!!!!
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^^ The news here has said Narumi & Ryuichi already arrived and Tatsuki has left for Sochi today, but no news on other skaters so far, either, unfortunately.
DAY 3 at Nats
On our way to the arena for the third day, I recalled how I had felt when the Nats was about to start. There is only one person in the world (except my husband) who knew/understood how I had felt and ill-wished back then The worst possible nightmare to me would be Dai to skate on the injured knee, only to damage it further by going for 3Axels and those damn quads...thus it might push him out to retirement sooner than expected/desired... To tell the truth, the very selfish- and ill-natured side of me was hoping Dai to decide, or his doc to suggest, withdrawal from the Nats, because even though he were to miss Sochi, it was vey very likely that he at least can be selected to the Worlds in Tokyo in March based on JSF criteria. Or, if he were to, had to, wanted to compete there, I would have liked he simply took out quads and all 3As even, from both programs and focus on skating clean. the Feds will surely hold him up onto the podium with skyrocket PCS...what a bad girl I was. indeed. Its payback was very harsh as a result: I got home late freezing and after a hot shower on the night of Free skate, a couple of online news told me that Daisuke might announce his retirement from the competitive skating if not named to the team. 'oh, here comes a nightmare. a punishment for such an ill-wish!', I thought. That probably was the worst moment for me...
But, then I reminded myself that I should be rather thankful, instead of mournful, for the fact that if this one might have been his very last competitive skate, I at least could get to see it live.
I tried my best to shake off my negative mood. Day 3 was Ladies Free. And the last day of this season's Nationals. I should better focus on cheering for Akko, Miki, Mao and all other wonderful girls and wishing them to skate lights-out. With lots of love and gratitude to these wonderful skaters who have given us so many great moments with their stunning performances full of their heart all these years. And on behalf of demarinis and other big fans of them, who were unable to be here but believeing they were sitting right beside me in spirit. By the time I arrived the arena, along with other 18,000 people(!!!), I was in a good mood to thoroughly enjoy the competition. :yes:
And you all know its outcome, right? Our fabulous, tough, gusty, brave and passionate J-girls NEVER disappoint skating fans!
That's how the Nats should be. Especially the one once every four years. Indeed, many of these girls skated lights-out by trying their best in their own way. I don't remember well how many times the crowds got onto its feet for ovations. ^^
After such great Ladies Free skate, we had to wait almost two hours that was most anxious and unbearable. I was getting less and less talkative as a second ticked away, by my husband's side feeling as if forever to me, until announcement of the team for the Olympics and Worlds finally.
-Olympic team announcement: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6bfSdpDRR8
-Dai's comment starts from 8:47: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xox0kE4aSeY
"Er...for these two days...(lots of clapps, cheers and screams of 'Omedatou (=congratulations)', then his smile and bow)...Arigatou-gozaimasu. I thank you for all your support for these two days. Er...(looking around the arena and getting emotional)... I have been thinking what words I was going to say...here, in front of you...er...ever since I knew I was selected to the team... But, I just can't find any words that best describes how I am feeling now, really...er...(again looking around)...arigatou-gozaimasu...(long pose, teary-eyed and more bows)...about the Olympic Games...to be honest with you, I had believed my dream of competing at the Games vanished, completely, after my free skate. But, for the fact that I can be here...like this, upon this announcement for the Olympic team...I am most happy and grateful to be here.
In order to compete at the Olympics, I will dump my previous self who has been such lukewarm and unfocused all along until today, and will force myself into training, training and training every single day leading up to Sochi. so that I can perform so well there, to the degree of representing my own country-worthy/deserving to everyone's eyes. So I would appreciate all of you so much for your continued support."
-Coach Nagamitsu's comment after Free skate: http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20131223-00000000-spnavi-spo
-Interview with Coach Utako Nagamitsu, Osaka Nichinichi Shimbun, Jan 1, 2014: http://www.nnn.co.jp/dainichi/rensai/skate/140101/20140101069.html
-Interview with Choreographer Kenji Miyamoto, Kobe Shimbun, Jan 31: http://www.kobe-np.co.jp/news/shakai/201401/0006674815.shtml
-Shizuka x Daisuke, Yomiuri SHimbun, Jan 9-11: http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/olympic/2014/feature/20140107-OYT8T00454.htm http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/olympic/2014/feature/20140110-OYT8T00359.htm http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/olympic/2014/feature/20140107-OYT8T00571.htm?from=popin
- http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/zoom/20140107-OYT9I00446.htm
Dai's words of determination: "My absolute best performances at Sochi!!"
Shizuka's words of encouragement for Dai: "The competition day at the Olympic Games is one day in your life. Just like each day towards the Games, and each day after the Games. How to spend each and every day of these of your life, it's all up to you ."
DAY 3 at Nats
On our way to the arena for the third day, I recalled how I had felt when the Nats was about to start. There is only one person in the world (except my husband) who knew/understood how I had felt and ill-wished back then
The worst possible nightmare to me would be Dai to skate on the injured knee, only to damage it further by going for 3Axels and those damn quads...thus it might push him out to retirement sooner than expected/desired... To tell the truth, the very selfish- and ill-natured side of me was hoping Dai to decide, or his doc to suggest, withdrawal from the Nats, because even though he were to miss Sochi, it was vey very likely that he at least can be selected to the Worlds in Tokyo in March based on JSF criteria. Or, if he were to, had to, wanted to compete there, I would have liked he simply took out quads and all 3As even, from both programs and focus on skating clean. the Feds will surely hold him up onto the podium with skyrocket PCS...what a bad girl I was. indeed. Its payback was very harsh as a result: I got home late freezing and after a hot shower on the night of Free skate, a couple of online news told me that Daisuke might announce his retirement from the competitive skating if not named to the team. 'oh, here comes a nightmare. a punishment for such an ill-wish!', I thought. That probably was the worst moment for me... But, then I reminded myself that I should be rather thankful, instead of mournful, for the fact that if this one might have been his very last competitive skate, I at least could get to see it live.
I tried my best to shake off my negative mood. Day 3 was Ladies Free. And the last day of this season's Nationals. I should better focus on cheering for Akko, Miki, Mao and all other wonderful girls and wishing them to skate lights-out. With lots of love and gratitude to these wonderful skaters who have given us so many great moments with their stunning performances full of their heart all these years. And on behalf of demarinis and other big fans of them, who were unable to be here but believeing they were sitting right beside me in spirit. By the time I arrived the arena, along with other 18,000 people(!!!), I was in a good mood to thoroughly enjoy the competition. :yes:
And you all know its outcome, right? Our fabulous, tough, gusty, brave and passionate J-girls NEVER disappoint skating fans!
That's how the Nats should be. Especially the one once every four years. Indeed, many of these girls skated lights-out by trying their best in their own way. I don't remember well how many times the crowds got onto its feet for ovations. ^^After such great Ladies Free skate, we had to wait almost two hours that was most anxious and unbearable. I was getting less and less talkative as a second ticked away, by my husband's side feeling as if forever to me, until announcement of the team for the Olympics and Worlds finally.
-Olympic team announcement: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6bfSdpDRR8
-Dai's comment starts from 8:47: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xox0kE4aSeY
"Er...for these two days...(lots of clapps, cheers and screams of 'Omedatou (=congratulations)', then his smile and bow)...Arigatou-gozaimasu. I thank you for all your support for these two days. Er...(looking around the arena and getting emotional)... I have been thinking what words I was going to say...here, in front of you...er...ever since I knew I was selected to the team... But, I just can't find any words that best describes how I am feeling now, really...er...(again looking around)...arigatou-gozaimasu...(long pose, teary-eyed and more bows)...about the Olympic Games...to be honest with you, I had believed my dream of competing at the Games vanished, completely, after my free skate. But, for the fact that I can be here...like this, upon this announcement for the Olympic team...I am most happy and grateful to be here.
In order to compete at the Olympics, I will dump my previous self who has been such lukewarm and unfocused all along until today, and will force myself into training, training and training every single day leading up to Sochi. so that I can perform so well there, to the degree of representing my own country-worthy/deserving to everyone's eyes. So I would appreciate all of you so much for your continued support."
-Coach Nagamitsu's comment after Free skate: http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20131223-00000000-spnavi-spo
-Interview with Coach Utako Nagamitsu, Osaka Nichinichi Shimbun, Jan 1, 2014: http://www.nnn.co.jp/dainichi/rensai/skate/140101/20140101069.html
-Interview with Choreographer Kenji Miyamoto, Kobe Shimbun, Jan 31: http://www.kobe-np.co.jp/news/shakai/201401/0006674815.shtml
-Shizuka x Daisuke, Yomiuri SHimbun, Jan 9-11: http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/olympic/2014/feature/20140107-OYT8T00454.htm http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/olympic/2014/feature/20140110-OYT8T00359.htm http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/olympic/2014/feature/20140107-OYT8T00571.htm?from=popin
- http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/zoom/20140107-OYT9I00446.htm
Dai's words of determination: "My absolute best performances at Sochi!!"
Shizuka's words of encouragement for Dai: "The competition day at the Olympic Games is one day in your life. Just like each day towards the Games, and each day after the Games. How to spend each and every day of these of your life, it's all up to you ."
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Deedee thank you so much for sharing. So many videos to view, can't wait.
Here is TV special that aired on NHK TV today about Yuzu and Dai.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcmE0Hs7fV0
Here is TV special that aired on NHK TV today about Yuzu and Dai.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcmE0Hs7fV0
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Hochi Newspaper has reported that Dai is training in Moscow and will arrive in Sochi on
February 9th.
http://translate.google.com/transla...ch?q=hochi+newspaper&rlz=1T4ADRA_enUS410US411
February 9th.
http://translate.google.com/transla...ch?q=hochi+newspaper&rlz=1T4ADRA_enUS410US411
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Thanks. At 46:56 is his practice on January 7th, it says. So happy to see him landing such a beautiful 3A again!
Didn't know he IS in Moscow already. meaning Dai trains with Brian at the same rink, right? Wow, wanna sneak into the rink and peep them training together.
btw, are you checking all these Japanese sport newspapers (a bit tobloid-esque sometimes
) with google translation??? 
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Latest Daisuke (at Moscow i guess), holding a package of laundry detergent : https://www.facebook.com/ProcterGam...2992188763085/637145029681131/?type=1&theater
Utako sensei's gentle smile! : https://www.facebook.com/beSOUL2#!/...078.1073741825.355332287928382&type=1&theater
: https://www.facebook.com/ProcterGam...2992188763085/637145029681131/?type=1&theaterUtako sensei's gentle smile!
: https://www.facebook.com/beSOUL2#!/...078.1073741825.355332287928382&type=1&theater
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deedee you are funny. No I got the info from Dai's fan forum and googled it into English. lol
As i said it has been reported that he is in Moscow but no sighting of him, so for all I know
he could still be in Japan.
Have you seen this? Just goes to show you that the US does not get it right either.
http://news.yahoo.com/photos/daisuke-takahashi-japan-practices-during-photo-142908520--spt.html
As i said it has been reported that he is in Moscow but no sighting of him, so for all I know
he could still be in Japan.
Have you seen this? Just goes to show you that the US does not get it right either.
http://news.yahoo.com/photos/daisuke-takahashi-japan-practices-during-photo-142908520--spt.html
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Assuming some of fans of Dai on GS Forum are worried about the unfortunate news on this season's SP music 'Sonatina for Violin', his agent has posted a brief (and probably hastily, and for the time being) message at Kansai University Dai's blog today: http://w3.kansai-u.ac.jp/sports/message/takahashi/
Rough translation:
"To those who support Daisuke Takahashi
First of all, we would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you for always supporting Daisuke Takahashi.
There has been reported today that the music used for this season's SP 'Sonatina for Violin' was not accurately composed by Mr Mamoru Samuragouchi alone. None of Takahashi himself, nor its team members all concerned, previously have recognised, or have been notified anything on this matter at all, either.
We have no intention of changing his SP, with the music in question.
As we are in the very important time of the season; the Olympic Games is about to start, very soon, we believe our focus at this point as the team is, and should be we do what we have to do, positively and earnestly, so that we can fully prepare ourselves to compete at the Games.
With best regards,
Daisuke Takahashi's Management
Universal Sports Marketing
February 5th, 2014"
Rough translation:
"To those who support Daisuke Takahashi
First of all, we would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you for always supporting Daisuke Takahashi.
There has been reported today that the music used for this season's SP 'Sonatina for Violin' was not accurately composed by Mr Mamoru Samuragouchi alone. None of Takahashi himself, nor its team members all concerned, previously have recognised, or have been notified anything on this matter at all, either.
We have no intention of changing his SP, with the music in question.
As we are in the very important time of the season; the Olympic Games is about to start, very soon, we believe our focus at this point as the team is, and should be we do what we have to do, positively and earnestly, so that we can fully prepare ourselves to compete at the Games.
With best regards,
Daisuke Takahashi's Management
Universal Sports Marketing
February 5th, 2014"
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I heard about this news last night. Mr. Samuraouchi's deception should not affect Dai's
skating to Sonatina at all. Although Dai's team felt the need to make a statement.
KIN MEDAL Dai-chan!!!!!
skating to Sonatina at all. Although Dai's team felt the need to make a statement.
KIN MEDAL Dai-chan!!!!!
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-His ISU bio has been updated (composer's name removed): http://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs00004810.htm
-Kenji Miyamoto has updated his blog: http://ameblo.jp/kenjimiyamoto/entry-11765829104.html
-Its ghost writer/composer has had a press conference this afternoon: http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20140206-00000082-jij-ent
And he's referred to the music of Dai's Short Program as follows:
The way it sounds, from Mr Niigaki's (the composer) standpoint, it's okay the music to be used at the upcoming competition at least.
Gosh...his competitive skating career has been likened to 'rollercoaster' often, but no one did expect such one would come. At all. At this timing...Poor Daisuke.
Gambare Dai-chan!!! :yay:
-Kenji Miyamoto has updated his blog: http://ameblo.jp/kenjimiyamoto/entry-11765829104.html
-Its ghost writer/composer has had a press conference this afternoon: http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20140206-00000082-jij-ent
And he's referred to the music of Dai's Short Program as follows:
The way it sounds, from Mr Niigaki's (the composer) standpoint, it's okay the music to be used at the upcoming competition at least.
Gosh...his competitive skating career has been likened to 'rollercoaster' often, but no one did expect such one would come. At all. At this timing...Poor Daisuke.
Gambare Dai-chan!!! :yay:
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Daisuke has arrived Sochi!
http://mainichi.jp/graph/2014/02/10/20140210k0000m050060000c/001.html Loved to see his smile that appeared natural, calm and relaxing. :yes:
Great news is that Dr Hara (surgeon who repaired his torn ligament in the right knee back in 2008, and also helped him a great deal when he re-injured it right before Grand Prix Final late 2013 and treated the injury healed enough to be able to compete at the Nats a month later) will be also in Sochi to support Dai throughout the competition! http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/olympic/2014/skate/20140209-OYT1T00218.htm
We all are cheering for you, Dai!!! :yay:
arty:
http://mainichi.jp/graph/2014/02/10/20140210k0000m050060000c/001.html Loved to see his smile that appeared natural, calm and relaxing. :yes:
Great news is that Dr Hara (surgeon who repaired his torn ligament in the right knee back in 2008, and also helped him a great deal when he re-injured it right before Grand Prix Final late 2013 and treated the injury healed enough to be able to compete at the Nats a month later) will be also in Sochi to support Dai throughout the competition! http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/olympic/2014/skate/20140209-OYT1T00218.htm
We all are cheering for you, Dai!!! :yay:
arty:
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Was fun seeing Dai in the K&C today, he looked quite relaxed!
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Dai at Torino 2006: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1l46bYCoLQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yMxXxaSqHU
Dai at Vancouver 2010: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USNnvN4ikH0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdvFS0EZ4mY
May the Angel of Sochi ice rink be with Daisuke tomorrow!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yMxXxaSqHU
Dai at Vancouver 2010: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USNnvN4ikH0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdvFS0EZ4mY
May the Angel of Sochi ice rink be with Daisuke tomorrow!
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Dai at Torino 2006: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1l46bYCoLQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8yMxXxaSqHU
Dai at Vancouver 2010: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USNnvN4ikH0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdvFS0EZ4mY
May the Angel of Sochi ice rink be with Daisuke tomorrow!
Thank you so much for posting this - I really needed to see these again. 2010, especially made me so happy. Oh, I have so many emotions right now. Just watching him then and seeing how far he's come, and knowing everything that he has been through these last four years, but he made it back, and this is his last shot. This is his dream. I want it for him so badly. Just knowing that we are about to see his last competition...
The Olympics are making me an emotional wreck Truly, all I want is for Daisuke to skate his very best. I want him to skate with all the passion he had in La Strada, and make the audience fall in love with him, an audience of billions of people who almost never watch skating. If he wins, it will be a bonus. I just want him to go out there and skate his heart out - give it all he's got. As his fans, we will never forget him, but even if he doesn't win, I want him to skate with so much passion and spark that the rest of the world will remember as well. And I know he is capable. He can dazzle us.
Daisuke, go skate your heart out. You are absolutely astonishing; show it to the rest of the world. You have and will always have my support, and no matter what, you are the best in my eyes.
Forever and always, Daisuke <3 We love you
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Thank you so much for posting this - I really needed to see these again. 2010, especially made me so happy. Oh, I have so many emotions right now. Just watching him then and seeing how far he's come, and knowing everything that he has been through these last four years, but he made it back, and this is his last shot. This is his dream. I want it for him so badly. Just knowing that we are about to see his last competition...
Truly, all I want is for Daisuke to skate his very best. I want him to skate with all the passion he had in La Strada, and make the audience fall in love with him, an audience of billions of people who almost never watch skating. If he wins, it will be a bonus. I just want him to go out there and skate his heart out - give it all he's got. As his fans, we will never forget him, but even if he doesn't win, I want him to skate with so much passion and spark that the rest of the world will remember as well. And I know he is capable. He can dazzle us.
Daisuke, go skate your heart out. You are absolutely astonishing; show it to the rest of the world. You have and will always have my support, and no matter what, you are the best in my eyes.
Forever and always, Daisuke <3 We love you
My thoughts exactly! No matter the outcome here (and I have a bad feeling) Daisuke will forever be Number 1 to me.
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