Yuzuru Hanyu: 2014-15 Season

[Maria Victoria]

Yuzuru @ NHK Press Conference. Translation by ice-kingfisher (http://ice-kingfisher.tumblr.com/post/103716823793/11-27-yuzuru-hanyu-press-conference)

—Goals for the event?

Before I say my goals, I deeply apologize for causing everyone worry at the Cup of China. Please don’t worry too seriously. I’m not at my best condition. I will lower the difficulty in my program, but I will do my best and skate.

—Why compete?

At the Cup of China, it was a big injury that (others/people) would usually withdraw from. Everyone was concerned for me. I skated after being diagnosed. They respected my will to go to the Finals. I don’t want to waste that will. There were times when I had difficulty walking. Ultimately, I skated at the venue and I decided that I seemed close to usual.

—Your body condition?

I’m not at my best. My stamina dropped. I’m sorry I’m lowering my difficulty. I want to go to the Finals. I want to perform the best I can now.

—About the collision at Cup of China?

I’m challenging my limits. In a sense, I’m side-by-side with death. If there was even a hair’s breadth difference in time (at the collision), I could’ve been gone. The parts I hit were fortunate. I was able to turn my face away and managed to avoid the impact. The American doctors crossed borders and checked me. Brian too understood that there was no fear of a concussion. It was a risk, but I wanted to believe the doctors and skate. It’s like a miracle that I’m even here. Many people said that it was reckless, but I’m thankful to the federation, Brian, and my body for respecting my will.

This boy (man) really amazes me...

ETA: Oh I see matmuh already posted the link.

 

[HanDomi]

Lowering program difficulty in Yuzuru opinion - moving quad from 2nd half to quad in 1 st half, and 3A to 2nd half with counter it is really a lot lower difficulty....... You should be doing triple instead of quad Yuzuru

 

[matmuh]

Lowering program difficulty in Yuzuru opinion - moving quad from 2nd half to quad in 1 st half, and 3A to 2nd half with counter it is really a lot lower difficulty....... You should be doing triple instead of quad Yuzuru

considering his personality i would say its big step for him

 

[Meoima]

I still feel extremely worried about his body. He said there were times he couldn't sleep because of pain. Now he is trying to push himself again. I can't... seriously did he even complete a full run-through with all of his jumps???

 

[Maria Victoria]

I still feel extremely worried about his body. He said there were times he couldn't sleep because of pain. Now he is trying to push himself again. I can't... seriously did he even complete a full run-through with all of his jumps???

I too am concerned Yuzuru is pushing himself too hard, even tempting fate, by returning to competition so early. I wanted him to do a Federer who withdrew from men tennis' equivalent of the GPF due to his back and then returned and helped win the Davis Cup for Switzerland, thus filling the big hole in his resume.

But Yuzuru has made his decision, and I think it is a decision based in part on his belief that he escaped death in that horrific collision at CoC: he lived so he could skate. And skate he will.

I will just fortify myself for his skate tomorrow (takes out rosary) and wish him well.

 

[KansaiPJ]

Yuzuru @ NHK Press Conference. Translation by ice-kingfisher (http://ice-kingfisher.tumblr.com/post/103716823793/11-27-yuzuru-hanyu-press-conference)

—Why compete?

At the Cup of China, it was a big injury that (others/people) would usually withdraw from. Everyone was concerned for me. I skated after being diagnosed. They respected my will to go to the Finals. I don’t want to waste that will. There were times when I had difficulty walking. Ultimately, I skated at the venue and I decided that I seemed close to usual.

—About the collision at Cup of China?

I’m challenging my limits. In a sense, I’m side-by-side with death. If there was even a hair’s breadth difference in time (at the collision), I could’ve been gone. The parts I hit were fortunate. I was able to turn my face away and managed to avoid the impact. The American doctors crossed borders and checked me. Brian too understood that there was no fear of a concussion. It was a risk, but I wanted to believe the doctors and skate. It’s like a miracle that I’m even here. Many people said that it was reckless, but I’m thankful to the federation, Brian, and my body for respecting my will.

Duccard to Wayne: If you make yourself more than just a man, if you devote yourself to an ideal, and if they can't stop you, then you become something else entirely. Legend.

 

[giulia95]

YUZU YUZU.... it seems also all fans must have nerves of steel and a samurai spirit !!!!!!!!! :shocked::yes:

 

[alia jackson]

He's received 50 pages of messages...so far

He rode in on a rainbow, carried by a unicorn...he's a magical creature . Fly Yuzu

 

[Alba]

Today's press conference
he is saying sorry for reducing the difficulty, silly boy, if only he knew thats what we all wanted
thanks to tumblr use ice-kingfisher for translation

Exactly. Thank's god he can hear reason.
Go Yuzuru!!!

 

[HanDomi]

http://instagram.com/p/v6GKMdji_1/?modal=true


:dance:

 

[annca]

Some pics from the press conference
http://news.yahoo.com/photos/japans-figure-skater-yuzuru-hanyu-waits-photo-session-photo-115542979.html?soc_src=mediacontentphoto&soc_trk=tw
http://news.yahoo.com/photos/japans-figure-skater-yuzuru-hanyu-smiles-during-press-photo-115446486.html?soc_src=mediacontentphoto&soc_trk=tw
http://news.yahoo.com/photos/japans-figure-skater-yuzuru-hanyu-speaks-during-press-photo-115445615.html?soc_src=mediacontentphoto&soc_trk=tw
http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20141127-00000584-san-spo.view-000
http://www.nikkansports.com/m/sports/news/photos/f-sp-tp0-20141128-1401778_photo.html

https://vine.co/v/Onz1q6PJ9VH
https://vine.co/v/Onz1mObiPhg

From Tatjana Flade
https://mobile.twitter.com/Tatjana21/status/537984110892175361

Ca. 10 cameras, 20 photographers & dozens of journalists watched Y. Hanyu's practice at#NHK14 this afternoon.

so many....

 

[Hanmgse]

He's received 50 pages of messages...so far

He rode in on a rainbow, carried by a unicorn...he's a magical creature . Fly Yuzu

Your post made my day

 

[cruzceleste]

From Yahoo Australia

"I know there was a lot of criticism of me, my coaches and the federation for skating," Hanyu told reporters before the NHK Trophy which begins in Osaka on Friday. "I know after such a nasty collision it was a risk -- and in some ways it's little short of a miracle I'm here now."

Hanyu's statement came on the day Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes died after being hit on the head by a rising ball while batting during a domestic match on Tuesday, and followed a backlash from former Japanese Olympians over why Hanyu had been allowed to skate.

It also comes after a horrifying crash at last month's Japanese Grand Prix which left French driver Jules Bianchi fighting for his life, prompting Formula One bosses to look at further tightening safety measures in their sport.

"I hadn't heard about (Hughes) but I am thankful to have survived," said Hanyu, who was diagnosed with cranial bruising. "I'm sorry to have worried everyone. I heard all about the dangers of second-impact, but the doctors checked me thoroughly and assured me I did not have concussion."

Neurological experts claim that people who suffer a further concussion before symptoms of the first have subsided can have a 50 percent risk of dying.

The 19-year-old said: "One centimetre to the right or left and I might have died, but athletes push themselves to the limits... I didn't feel too dizzy and there wasn't that much blood really. I listened carefully to the advice of the doctors and my coach and decided I didn't want to quit."

Hanyu, who had been warned by coach Brian Orser it was "no time to be a hero" after his accident, went on to fall five times during his routine in China and arrived in Japan in a wheelchair, but he insisted he was fit enough to compete in Osaka.

"I'm not 100 percent but I want to make it to the Grand Prix Final, so I'll give it my best shot," said Hanyu, who finished runner-up in Shanghai despite the scare. "My injuries still hurt a little but the pain is subsiding. The doctors have cleared me so please don't worry."

I watched the accident of Bianchi, and it was a horrible thing, F1 has made a lot try to secure the life of the drivers, but even in a sport that have an entired unit to the safety of the drivers, maybe Figure Skaring should do more and regulate more.

 

[Silvia451]

Good luck, kid (I really love the new emoticons)

 

[Alba]

This is so funny. Nobu imitating Akiko, Machida and Yuzuru.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CS98N5UNG7Q

 

[Meoima]

This is so funny. Nobu imitating Akiko, Machida and Yuzuru.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CS98N5UNG7Q

Yuzuru can go home. No one can beat Nobu when it comes to imitation.

 

[smasma]

Here's a clip which shows part of the press conference where Yuzu talks about the accident and his determination to go to GPF. He seems to be struggling on his quads today. I really feel sorry for him and I wish him all the best in NHK.

 

[chezzu]

Nobu killed it! He even got the very heavy breathing at the end of Parisienne Walkways right!!

 

[Nemorml]

Honestly, skating while injured knowing the score inflation that he can get will probably do him and anyone at the competition no favors at all .. Anyway, good luck Yuzuru, I hope that you will rightfully earn your spot at the GPF.

 

[HanDomi]

I still have unrealistic hope that he will not go for 4S in LP ....