Japanese skater/skating news & updates

[Ziggy]

I got new information.
As everyone expected (or worried?), Mao made SP&EX with Lori, and will make FS with Trasova

http://hochi.yomiuri.co.jp/sports/wi...OHT1T00151.htm

She really should push herself and work with somebody new for a change.

[Jenny81]

I got new information.
As everyone expected (or worried?), Mao made SP&EX with Lori, and will make FS with Trasova

http://hochi.yomiuri.co.jp/sports/wi...OHT1T00151.htm

Sigh...

[skatesindreams]

Perhaps this has been already posted to somewhere else but since I cannot find any:

Midori Ito apparently competed in Adult Figure Skating Competition again, this time at Masters Ladies II Artistic, and won.
http://www.deu-event.de/results/adult2012/SEG059.HTM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=do6Y0Q6VDuI

Wonderful!
More power to her.

[caseyedwards]

Good for her! video was posted!

[Sylvia]

Thanks, midori! I just started a new thread in GSD so that more people might see the news:
Midori Ito competed again in Oberstdorf!

[jjane45]

I got new information.
As everyone expected (or worried?), Mao made SP&EX with Lori, and will make FS with Trasova

http://hochi.yomiuri.co.jp/sports/wi...OHT1T00151.htm

Somewhat worried...

[AJ Skatefan]

I'm not worried. I like all of Mao's programs. Besides, Mao is going to do what she wants.

[AndyWarhol]

I'm not worried. I like all of Mao's programs. Besides, Mao is going to do what she wants.

Me too... I like all the tacky costumes and the face slapping. Love.

[Ziggy]

Me too... I like all the tacky costumes and the face slapping. Love.

[quiqie]

Mao Asada now trains in Budapest? Why? Is there any information about it? (source)

[Amy03]

isn't it because she is doing her fs choreografi there

[pinky166]

isn't it because she is doing her fs choreografi there

TAT works out of Budapest now??

[Amy03]

now that is strange then, is the source of the news reliable... cause i didn't hear about Mao going to budapest to train there

[Ziggy]

Mao Asada now trains in Budapest? Why? Is there any information about it? (source)

There might be some kind of summer camp there.

[itsartemis]

Could any Japanese fan (or other posters in the know) confirm or deny this?

Daisuke Takahashi to return to Morozov. I really don't know what to think of this if it's true. Back to crappy programs and his oiliness by the boards, but Dai is willing to do anything to win the Olympics?

[Gil-Galad]

Could any Japanese fan (or other posters in the know) confirm or deny this?

Daisuke Takahashi to return to Morozov. I really don't know what to think of this if it's true. Back to crappy programs and his oiliness by the boards, but Dai is willing to do anything to win the Olympics?

Curious, very curious. But it looks and reads legit. Maybe Morosov is supposed to act in an advisory position? I can't imagine Dai moving to Russia.

[triple_toe]

I think he needs Nikolai's political sway to beat Chan. If this gets Dai the marks he deserves, I'm all for it.

[kwanfan1818]

Considering that the Russian Fed would like a sweep of the golds and Plushenko returned to Olympic champion, either Morozov is providing him with a stronger rival, or they don't think much of Takahashi's chances.

Or it could be a trade-off for shipping I/K to Shpilband.

[Jeschke]

Oh my, how much money pays the japanese federation? morozov seemed to be so angry about the japanese federation. i think only a lot of money could bring him back to work with japanese skaters again.
but let´s hope miki is among them, too, think this will be her only chance for a glimpse at medal.

[care bear]

Considering that the Russian Fed would like a sweep of the golds and Plushenko returned to Olympic champion, either Morozov is providing him with a stronger rival, or they don't think much of Takahashi's chances.

Or it could be a trade-off for shipping I/K to Shpilband.

Or may be that Plushi is not going to compete at OG? I think no one in Russia would allow to coach the direct rival.