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Yuzuru Hanyu: 2018-2019

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From the outside, it might look like Yuzu has been the golden child all his skating career, recognised as a phenom young, sent to Canada for the best training, hugely popular so can afford the best choreo, costumes, travel and everything... but anyone who has read up on him knows he's had it tougher in many ways than many skaters. What with the health and injury problems (it is truly jawdropping and a stunning testament to him how he's overcome what - for an elite skater - is definitely uncertain health), the difficulties when young of getting rink time, the earthquake, the politics and jealousy, the expectations... he's had to fight.

But it doesn't show, and he never complains.
 
Wynter said:
The comment might not made in malicious intent tho. It is highly possible Virtanen is just not aware on Yuzu's situation unlike fans who are following his every move. Also, if compared to other skaters' situation, Yuzu is one of the privileged ones, isn't he? He is surrounded by a supportive team and at his level he does not really need to think about how to finance his training anymore.
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I am sure he isn't acquainted with Yuzu nor does he need to be, I think the point just being it's not very nice to assume an Olympic champion doesn't study that is all. Putting Yuzu aside, there many other Olympic champions that are academically good as well. Also the privileges Yuzu enjoys now only started after he became World bronze medalist, not before, where both Brian and Narita had mentioned his training conditions were pretty dire (probably worse than your average skater, both timing-wise and financially). Of course, he is still very lucky to be born in Japan where once you show results, the country will provide the resources, and there is all sorts of skating related career path after retirement.
 
Just for accuracy sake, there is no home schooling system in Japan so ALL skaters have to literally attend school not just Yuzuru at least up to middle school (grade 9). Most of the skaters prioritize practice over school however, especially in high school.

In addition, Yuzuru did not take regular college exams to pass Waseda, he entered the online course from the beginning.

In his defense, it does not mean he is not intelligent or has not worked hard at his studies.
 
I believe by regular college exams they meant entrance exams (that should be mandatory for online courses too, right?)
 
jace93 said:
I believe by regular college exams they meant entrance exams (that should be mandatory for online courses too, right?)
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Yes. If I recall correctly he talked about have to do his entrance exams (online) during World 2013.

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This whole thing is irritating to me. There was some antis used this against Yuzuru. Said he got special treatment entering Waseda Uni, that he didn’t do the entrance exam or the hard work someone would do to enter.
 
jace93 said:
I believe by regular college exams they meant entrance exams (that should be mandatory for online courses too, right?)
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I looked in the Waseda e-school website and they have to submit an essay and have an interview. No tests.

Anyway Yuzuru went through regular procedures to enter, no special treatment. Let the antis talk, you only need to look on the school website to know what is required.

Sorry folks, please do go back to the CoR train. It will be so exciting, I can’t wait!
 
ankifeather said:
I am sure he isn't acquainted with Yuzu nor does he need to be, I think the point just being it's not very nice to assume an Olympic champion doesn't study that is all. Putting Yuzu aside, there many other Olympic champions that are academically good as well. Also the privileges Yuzu enjoys now only started after he became World bronze medalist, not before, where both Brian and Narita had mentioned his training conditions were pretty dire (probably worse than your average skater, both timing-wise and financially). Of course, he is still very lucky to be born in Japan where once you show results, the country will provide the resources, and there is all sorts of skating related career path after retirement.
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My point here is to keep a positive mind set and not to get offended every time some other person make a slightly dismissive statement toward Yuzu--most of the time it stem from their lack of knowledge about him. In this case, I took that statement as ego-talking from someone who is being disappointed from his lack of accomplishment on his home ground. It is quite human and IMHO it will be better just to let it slide.
 
Imov said:
Saw this and please everyone behave :pray:
Is the crowd really intense in Russia? That this is necessary?
https://twitter.com/Iron_Klaus/status/1062343900524875783?s=19
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It was intense in Helsinki... I am glad that they won't ignore Yuzuru's security problem at COR

"according to Alexander Polinsky ( Director General of the sports and entertainment activities of the city of Moscow ) additional security officers will be provided for the security of Yuzuru and also at the hotel for him and the others skaters"
https://twitter.com/hueber_sydney/status/1062334069562884097
 
Gosh, how sad is this? I also think it's sad for music artists. Those people are still human but are idolised to such a level that they are seen as "something" unearthly. They aren't seen as human beings anymore and even if I can understand people being ecstatic during competition at the venue I cannot comprehend why people follow him wherever he goes. There's no step he can take without being watched and now even the hotel needs a security team. Was it at worlds in Helsinki? When he went to the elevator and there already was some security but a woman sneaked by and was tapping Yuzus shoulder asking for an autograph for her daughter? Wow...that just left me speechless.
 
Imov said:
Saw this and please everyone behave :pray:
Is the crowd really intense in Russia? That this is necessary?
https://twitter.com/Iron_Klaus/status/1062343900524875783?s=19
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Russians tend to take security very seriously and be very generous hosts. Hopefully that's all it is. During the World Cup, some American journalists were actually asking people to stop talking about how welcoming and generous the Russians were. :disapp:

Also, security is not just to protect skaters from fans but also from emergencies and from becoming the next Nancy Kerrigan (not that I think anyone in specific would try to harm the competition! but you never know).
 
Imov said:
Saw this and please everyone behave :pray:
Is the crowd really intense in Russia? That this is necessary?
https://twitter.com/Iron_Klaus/status/1062343900524875783?s=19
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Both at ACI and Helsinki there were a relatively small number of aggressive fans, and the skating world isn't as used to it as 'fannish' fandoms are. Remember the Autumn Classic guard who we heard about tucking Yuzuru under his arm to get him away from any possible problems? And that was Autumn Classic... Helsinki and COR are that much bigger and once we get to GPF, Worlds....

It is only a small number but like any fandom when they get together and get overexcited and emotional and don't think, it can get hyper and messy quite fast. It's better that they can't do anything that all of his fans will regret - maybe it won't be needed, but I think the organisers are wise to preempt.
 
Nachi said:
Gosh, how sad is this? I also think it's sad for music artists. Those people are still human but are idolised to such a level that they are seen as "something" unearthly. They aren't seen as human beings anymore and even if I can understand people being ecstatic during competition at the venue I cannot comprehend why people follow him wherever he goes. There's no step he can take without being watched and now even the hotel needs a security team. Was it at worlds in Helsinki? When he went to the elevator and there already was some security but a woman sneaked by and was tapping Yuzus shoulder asking for an autograph for her daughter? Wow...that just left me speechless.
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It was so odd how she didn’t read the situation. He was hurrying to the elevator with fans all around him with at least two security with him. I know it was once and a lifetime chance but still.
 
There's one thing about Origin that really makes me wonder:
The Biellmann is both Plushenko's and Yuzu's signature spin (and a rare position among men on top), so it would be a really smart tribute.

Does it cause him back problems like in PyeongChang or would it be too much of a Plush-copy? :scratch2:
 
Imov said:
Saw this and please everyone behave :pray:
Is the crowd really intense in Russia? That this is necessary?
https://twitter.com/Iron_Klaus/status/1062343900524875783?s=19
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Apparently at ACI, there were fans waiting for Yuzuru's car to come out of the basement. He could not walk from the venue to the parking lot as there was too many fans. I think also cos there was only 1 security guy this time.
So, the car came out & stopped at a junction down the street. Some fans ran after the stopped car.
 
Gosh, all this situation with fans makes me feel really sad for Yuzu.Actually when I was in Helsinki, after mens Long program ,I wanted to buy some nachos😅😅 there was a bunch of people waiting near the market stall and I thought,are all of them there to buy nachos🤔? But no,they were there waiting for Yuzu,and there were about 200-300 people,they were like canned sardins,idk how they could breath.
And another thing that made me sad, the first day of practices i went to do some sighseeing to the city center, and I saw Kolyada. At first i didnt notice him,but he was really happy and relaxed to be there,and i thought, oh its a pity that yuzu cant do these kind of things...he goes from the airport to the hotel and from there to the arena and that is all😓i guess he is used to it but well...i with he could do it too.

Aaand, I cant believe its time for COR,it feels Like it was yesterday when i was in Helsinki. I hope Yuzu could rest well these days.
 
Henni147 said:
There's one thing about Origin that really makes me wonder:
The Biellmann is both Plushenko's and Yuzu's signature spin (and a rare position among men on top), so it would be a really smart tribute.

Does it cause him back problems like in PyeongChang or would it be too much of a Plush-copy? :scratch2:
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I thought about it as well but maybe it has something to do with the FS lasting shorter than before. They have 30 seconds less and at Helsinki they all said that they feel those 30 seconds missing. It's not a problem for jumps but for everything else. They have no time to breathe and still need to do everything to get their points. Maybe a Biellmann spin costs too much time so he's just doing other spins which don't need too much "preparation time" (I'd say you need that for the Biellmann spin).
 
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