Yuzuru Hanyu out of 2018 Worlds

[allezfred]

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/...ss-world-championships-due-to-ankle-pain.html

 

[Meoima]

The official statement has been translated here: https://twitter.com/wherespacepooh/status/971314129007980545

(He) has been diagnosed with “Damage to the lateral ligament of the right ankle and damage to the peroneal tendon”. It is said that he is expected to require 2 weeks of rest and 3 months of rehabilitation treatment.

Hanyu said: “Thank you so much for all the support up till now. Although with the results of the medical examination, I am unable to participate in the World Championships, in order to recover faster by even just one day, I will undergo both treatment and rehabilitation properly, and continue forward doing what I can little by little.”

 

[Mad for Skating]

Thanks for the info! Hmm...this worlds is going to be interesting! Shoma for World Champ!

 

[Carolla5501]

Not a real surprise.

 

[skatingguy]

A real changing of the guard on the Men's side - no previous World Champion competing. I agree with @Mad for Skating, Shoma's to lose.

 

[kittyjake5]

Not surprised as we knew of Yuzu's injury. Nathan, Shoma or Boyang who will win the Gold?
All three are capable. Can't wait to see how it all plays out we may have some surpises.

 

[olympic]

I just had a feeling that he would be out. If he wants to continue competing, he needed to skip Worlds and take care of his leg.

 

[maureenfarone]

Sorry to hear that Yuzu is out, but he needs to heal his ankle. Wishing him the best!

 

[Sylvia]

Good to hear that Hanyu will take all the time he needs to heal fully.

Kazuki Tomono is replacing Hanyu, according to Japanese news articles - an exciting opportunity for him! He placed 4th (behind Takahito Mura) at Nationals and will turn 20 in May: http://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs00013803.htm

 

[nimi]

Good to hear that Hanyu will take all the time he needs to heal fully.

MTE.

And who knows, maybe next season healthy Yuzu will finally manage to snatch those elusive Skate Canada and 4CC Gold Medals to go with his OGMs and WGMs!

Kazuki Tomono is replacing Hanyu, according to Japanese news articles - an exciting opportunity for him! He placed 4th (behind Takahito Mura) at Nationals and will turn 20 in May: http://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs00013803.htm

Does anybody know if Mura's retired/retiring or just skipping these Worlds?

 

[Deleted member 40371]

Get rest Hanyu, this is a very smart decision.

I think if Chen holds it together, he can win.

I hope Japan doesn't lose its 3rd spot, don't know why they need it, but i will still be sad.

 

[vesperholly]

I hope Japan doesn't lose its 3rd spot, don't know why they need it, but i will still be sad.

Can they give it to their ladies?

 

[coppertop1]

I'd rather Japan lose its third berth than Hanyu aggravating his injury. Wise decision. Berths aren't the be all or end all

 

[Deleted member 40371]

I'd rathercJapan lose its third berth than Hanyu aggravating his injury. Wise decision. Berths aren't the be all or end all

It was a statement about other Japanese men, they have not been delivering.

 

[coppertop1]

It was a statement about other Japanese men, they have not been delivering.

Who will be replacing Hanyu?

 

[BittyBug]

Here's hoping for a complete recovery for Hanyu.

 

[Vash01]

I had half expected this. I am glad that he is focusing on his long term health. I hope he recovers fully and we see him compete again next season. Healing thoughts to Yuzuru.

 

[livetoskate]

Who will be replacing Hanyu?

Tomono, a young teen who was 4th at Japanese nationals. I wonder what's up with Mura, who was the 1st alternate.

 

[Sylvia]

I wonder what's up with Mura, who was the 1st alternate.

I don't remember JSF announcing the Worlds alternates after Nationals in December? Perhaps they want to give the youngster Tomono a chance after Mura finished 12th at 4CC?

 

[misskarne]

Tomono, a young teen who was 4th at Japanese nationals. I wonder what's up with Mura, who was the 1st alternate.

The way Mura's been skating the last couple of seasons, it would not at all surprise me if he was done.

 

[DreamSkates]

Smart decision. Hope to see him back next year.

 

[AxelAnnie]

Thank goodness ..!

 

[Meoima]

I'd rather Japan lose its third berth than Hanyu aggravating his injury. Wise decision. Berths aren't the be all or end all

https://twitter.com/Iron_Klaus/status/971372994500136966

"Yuzuru Hanyu fought to defend his title at the Olympics when he hadn't recovered from his injury yet. I would like him to rest with his future in mind...we have relied on him until now a lot, but I'd like younger skaters to do their best to keep those 3 slots." - Kobayashi from JSF

 

[Sally1214]

The official statement has been translated here: https://twitter.com/wherespacepooh/status/971314129007980545

(He) has been diagnosed with “Damage to the lateral ligament of the right ankle and damage to the peroneal tendon”. It is said that he is expected to require 2 weeks of rest and 3 months of rehabilitation treatment.

Hanyu said: “Thank you so much for all the support up till now. Although with the results of the medical examination, I am unable to participate in the World Championships, in order to recover faster by even just one day, I will undergo both treatment and rehabilitation properly, and continue forward doing what I can little by little.”

Although I will dearly miss seeing him at Worlds, this is the ONLY reasonable thing to happen. He MUST take care of himself. And, it certainly sounds as if he has an excellent attitude toward his treatment and rehab. Atta boy, Yuzuru. Get completely healed & come back & kick some serious a$$ next season.

 

[rosewood]

T I wonder what's up with Mura, who was the 1st alternate.

I don't think I've heard anything official about his plan for next season but Mura is one of the members of Mao's brand new months-long tour "Mao Thanks Tour" which starts from May and the tour hired members for a year (to next March). Seeing photos posted on the site, it seems he's started practicing for the tour already. I wonder if he'll announce something sooner or later.

 

[Spun Silver]

I don't think I've heard anything official about his plan for next season but Mura is one of the members of Mao's brand new months-long tour "Mao Thanks Tour"which starts from May and the tour hired members for a year (to next March). Seeing photos posted on the site, it seems he's started practicing for the tour already. I wonder if he'll announce something sooner or later.

That is one heck of a tour!!

 

[Frau Muller]

What a big disaPOOintment!

 

[Japanfan]

So a podium with three of Shoma, Jin, Chen, and Kolyada is looking likely in terms of making a prediction - although the Olympics certainly showed that such predictions can be totally off.

 

[skatingguy]

So a podium with three of Shoma, Jin, Chen, and Kolyada is looking likely in terms of making a prediction - although the Olympics certainly showed that such predictions can be totally off.

I think you have to include Aliev in that mix given that he finished ahead of Kolyada at both the Olympics and Europeans.

 

[SamuraiK]

Both Kolyada and Aliev were very distant from the top placers at Pyeongchang. They are only dark horses at this point. I The podium is Shoma, JIn and Chen to lose.