Woow he didn't spend much time with his family -.-
Yes, but considering his popularity now in Japan, maybe it's better for him to stay away from the media and the stress.
Woow he didn't spend much time with his family -.-
He must be serious about World's then...! :-D And I guess he wasn't joking, when he said he wanted to go practice his Salchow, right after winning his gold medal.Yuzuru has gone back to Canada for training.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJ-j8FXxfQI
Just two days in Japan
He announced that he will donate his 3 million yen reward from JSF (for bringing home an Olympic gold medal) to the reconstruction of his home region Sendai, which remains devastated by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami... with 10's of thousands of people STILL living in make-shift huts even now, largely "forgotten" by the public and the media. His 3 million yen won't achieve much by itself - but the public support and renewed attention he might generate by his symbolic gesture just might...
He also made a case for more support for skaters, rinks etc when the Olympic team visited the Minister for Culture.
This is why I do not think he will ever lack motivation. He strives to win, to be great... not just for his own personal achievement... but for the power it may bring, to help other people. He is a man on a mission! Amazing for a 19 year-old!
is it stupid to say that I'm seriously in awe of this kid? when I was 19... well, when I was 19 I didn't have quite his achievements. I still don't and never will.... but at 19 my priorities were, let's say, slightly less noble. (he's starting to make me feel bad for not being a better person... which I now realize might sound even stupider and I apologize if this comes across as way too fangirly )
He seems to be both an amazing skater and an amazing person. I really admire him a lot.
He has everything he needs to become the best skater ever. I just hope he'll be healthy.