Yuzuru Hanyu: 2017-2018

[YesWay]

What worries me, is if he is not properly fit, but he competes anyway :-/

He's a bit more sensible these days, but still - I think he probably wants to reach the GP final, and win it. Partly because IMO that's the kind of competitor he is, but I'm also betting he will want to go to PyeongChang not only as the reigning Olympic and World champion, but if possible - also as the reigning GP champion, national champion and holder of all 3 world records ie. Aim for total domination! But no NHK = no GP final...

I also think he hates to disappoint his fans. Getting a ticket to NHK (or any major competition in Japan!) is like finding one of Willy Wonka's Golden Tickets in a chocolate bar. And for many fans, if Yuzu has to withdraw... well of course they prefer he does what's best for his health... but still, it's like the Chocolate Factory burned down... and he knows that.

Well. With any luck he's fine anyway, and nothing serious at all...

 

[firal]

My heart literally stopped when I read the Japanese headlines in my sleepy stupor hours ago...had to re-read to make sure I wasn't getting it wrong.

Like many have said here we can imagine him really wanting to compete here in NHK...ticket to GPF, which happens to be hold in Japan, before the Olympics no less. I think not only does he not want to disappoint his fans and media attention, he himself thrives in the anticipation that others have for him and cherish living in those moments. You just know that there will always be some people who end up saying oh, he should have put the prize money on the Olympics and rest and not take a chance...but ultimately it is his decision.

I can't imagine being his mom my heart would be crying all the time! Sending positive energy to Osaka!

 

[Interspectator]

https://t.co/LzTIiXE68q --Yuzu's morning practice will be from 11:20-11:50. After which we will hear the decisions about competing.

 

[Interspectator]

https://t.co/TudBkBGDGX Coach Briand said that Yuzu had a fever on the 8th, which was why he took a rest. their discussion about NHK, "It's important because it connects to the GPF but it's the Olympics that is important"

 

[tzazu]

Only hope last decision to be the best for Yuzuru :thumbsup:

 

[yude]

I can't imagine being his mom my heart would be crying all the time! Sending positive energy to Osaka!

Indeed!

I also think he hates to disappoint his fans. Getting a ticket to NHK (or any major competition in Japan!) is like finding one of Willy Wonka's Golden Tickets in a chocolate bar. And for many fans, if Yuzu has to withdraw... well of course they prefer he does what's best for his health... but still, it's like the Chocolate Factory burned down... and he knows that.

I like your metaphor and it is exactly what it is.

 

[shiroKJ]

If he's going for it he need to go with a single quad layout...if even that. Don't push it. The main point of this competition is to quality for GPF, not win.

 

[Interspectator]

https://twitter.com/gototaisuke/status/928811499539259392 Yuzu hasn't been seen yet, and practice is starting.

 

[Interspectator]

https://twitter.com/sportsjapan/status/928812499117342720

Yuzu has not appeared for practice this morning. The other five skaters have been on the ice for 10 minutes now. Yuzu's status for tonight still unclear.

 

[Farnaz]

Thanks Interspectator for keeping us updated

 

[Tavi...]

https://twitter.com/sportsjapan/status/928812499117342720

Just coming here to post this. But it could just mean he’s resting up for the competition. Gosh, I really hope he’s okay.

 

[Interspectator]

https://twitter.com/sportsjapan/status/928815529380347904

The Japan Skating Federation will give an update on Yuzu at 12:00PM JST in approximately 15 minutes. Fingers crossed.

 

[yude]

https://twitter.com/sportsjapan/status/928815529380347904

I have never wanted this type of countdown

 

[Farnaz]

I have never wanted this type of countdown

I feel you

 

[Interspectator]

https://twitter.com/UN_NERV/status/928819482071515136 -Still uncertain! I'd like to know for sure one way or the other.
My guess is, he really doesn't want to withdraw, so he's going to hold on till the last minute and hope that the condition improves.

 

[kiches]

The more time passes the uneasier I get. I wonder if the team is trying to convince him to WD...

 

[xibsuarz]

The uncertainty is nerve-wrecking

 

[Farnaz]

So, he is going to compete
https://twitter.com/sportsjapan/status/928821336746500096

 

[Interspectator]

https://twitter.com/nhk_shutoken/status/928819384168038400 Most recent info, He's still undergoing treatment so could not go to morning practice. Whether he'll compete or not is not decided.
https://twitter.com/sportsjapan/status/928821336746500096

Latest on Yuzu from JSF's Yoshiko Kobayashi: "He is currently receiving treatment on his ankle and would like to try and compete tonight." No further details at this time.

--I think that's all we'll get till tonight.

 

[Bonesfan]

The more time passes the uneasier I get. I wonder if the team is trying to convince him to WD...

Not easy to convince Yuzu to withdraw with both Brian and Tracy absent.