Yuzuru Hanyu withdraws from worlds
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Aww, sad to hear that, but understandable. Wishing Yuzuru a speedy recovery then! 
I would have had Kazuki at WC and Miura at JWC though. I don't understand JSF's reasoning. I know they're super keen on promoting their youngest skaters, but I think Kazuki's scoring potential is higher.
I would have had Kazuki at WC and Miura at JWC though. I don't understand JSF's reasoning. I know they're super keen on promoting their youngest skaters, but I think Kazuki's scoring potential is higher.
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OOooh no 
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That poor ankle must me held together by sheer willpower by now...
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It was really expected. I'm happy it's announced early.
I hope his ankle can fully recover but I know it's unrealistic.
I hope his ankle can fully recover but I know it's unrealistic.
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I would send Kazuki, solely because Kao is recovering from a pulled muscle and still needs to go to JWorlds (if they happen)
Hopefully Yuzu and his haunted ankles get better soon!
Hopefully Yuzu and his haunted ankles get better soon!
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Much as I would like to watch Kazuki Tomono again, I'm afraid Junior World Championships are more and more unlikely to happen.
This is even sadder for Shun Sato, for whom Junior Worlds were to be the only important championship of this season.
At least, Kazuki has now a Four Continents Silver Medal.
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Is Hanyu retiring? He has had a good long career. I know he wants the 4A but it was a huge stretch to say he was close at the olympics.
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As far as I know, he hasn't said anything about retirement.
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I believe he won't retire if his ankle allows him to go on skating competitively. He seems to be still aiming at jumping the perfect 4A in the perfect program, this time with less time constraint.
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In his press conference he wouldn’t rule out another Olympics
lol I don’t think he’ll make it that far but sounds like he’s not retiring. I think he will try to land 4A first.- Joined
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Hopefully this allows him ample time to recover, and with the extra time he can create some new programs for next season. 
There's no point compromising his health, especially when Kagiyama/Uno will get 3 spots.
There's no point compromising his health, especially when Kagiyama/Uno will get 3 spots.
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Two other in his very last white wall message!In his press conference he wouldn’t rule out another Olympics
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Two other in his very last white wall message!
haha, he has an indomitable spirit alright ^ ^ I don't think he'll be in a competitive shape against younger and much healthier Japanese skaters in 8 years, but who knows, never say never. I'd love to see him as an Olympic ambassador and global show star, though.
Who would have thought in 2014 that Daisuke Takahashi would be fighting for a place in 2022 Olympics team? Never underestimate Japanese skaters
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