Rika Hongo
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Is there any Japanese speaker who might be gracious enough to give a summary of what Rika said in her post-skate interview? I know translating is a task and a half (I do it myself, just not for Japanese!) but if someone would be willing to take the time I (and I imagine all of Rika's other fans!) would be very appreciative!
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WOW!!
I cried too... the audience loves her. Man in the front row was on his feet almost before the finish!
Good Luck in the free Rika!!! Great music choices for her.. they suit her.
I got teary too. The audience at the arena also gave her the loudest cheer of the night I think.
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She looked regal and skated with passion and purpose that made people simply believe her. I do feel that all help and trust in hard times she got from coach Nagakubo made her so confident and powerful - he stood by her, regardless of results, today her skating said more than any words could say 'thank You' I feel.
Her performance felt simply magnetic for me, so much of energy and this dramatic, majestic vibe of the music translated so soundly into skating... Hats off to Rika, that's how you create a moment to remember
Her performance felt simply magnetic for me, so much of energy and this dramatic, majestic vibe of the music translated so soundly into skating... Hats off to Rika, that's how you create a moment to remember
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As always, please comment if you spot an error.
Interviewer: In the arena, the audience gave a standing ovation and a big, big applause, now that it's finished, what do you think?
Rika: I was very nervous, I was able to deliver what I had trained including the first jump, I was able to skate full-on till the end. The audience really cheered for me and I was so happy. I was able to do a good SP, (what I had trained) so I want to continue and concentrate on my Free, and do my best so that I can deliver everything I have trained.
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A little fluff piece on Rika that I found while poking around on Youtube. While I don't speak much Japanese, it's pretty clear she's pretty torn up about having to part with her coach (and there's some super adorable pictures of itty bitty Rika with Nagakubo-sensei!). It was a nice look into her background, I haven't seen too much about her outside of competition before.
Good luck in the free skate Rika!! We're all cheering for you!! (And I'm sure Nagakubo-sensei is too!)
Good luck in the free skate Rika!! We're all cheering for you!! (And I'm sure Nagakubo-sensei is too!)
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Dropping by to say well done to Rika for giving it her all yesterday. It wasn't the skate she wanted but I hope that's not the last we see of her! I love her skating so much and I'll never stop saying it...
And seeing those images of Coach Nagakubo and tiny Rika made my teary!
And seeing those images of Coach Nagakubo and tiny Rika made my teary!
Rika will compete at Challenge Cup next month.
While I am happy that she has one more competition this season, Challenge Cup hasn't had official live streaming, has it?
While I am happy that she has one more competition this season, Challenge Cup hasn't had official live streaming, has it?
Rika will compete at Challenge Cup next month.
While I am happy that she has one more competition this season, Challenge Cup hasn't had official live streaming, has it?
Yes there is a livestream. I will look up the link... It'll probably be here again. https://www.showyourskill.online/livestream.html
edit: the event is already listed on the website under Calendar, so yeah, it'll be streamed.
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Rika will compete at Challenge Cup next month.
While I am happy that she has one more competition this season, Challenge Cup hasn't had official live streaming, has it?
Oh yay! I so hope she can finally do her Frida skate clean.
Thank you! :luv17:
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Oh yay! I so hope she can finally do her Frida skate clean.
i am happy with rika.i love her frida.good luck rika.hope we can see clean program
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Stopping by to wish Rika good luck at her Hague Challenger event this weekend.
Also, has this lovely Rika fanart been shared yet?
https://twitter.com/charlottekreo/status/944017669161758721/photo/1
Also, has this lovely Rika fanart been shared yet?
https://twitter.com/charlottekreo/status/944017669161758721/photo/1
While I really love the Frida FS and once wanted her to keep the program to next season, I now feel like it may be better for her to get a new FS and have a fresh start as this season was very tough.
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I'm so happy that Rika took Kill Bill as SP, she always was a skater who stands out and I'm glad she continues on this path.
Unlike many I had loved her Lawrence of Arabia but if she felt uncomfortable with this program she was right to do it, and for me his Riverdance is one of his best, good luck Rika for next season.
Unlike many I had loved her Lawrence of Arabia but if she felt uncomfortable with this program she was right to do it, and for me his Riverdance is one of his best, good luck Rika for next season.
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