2021 ISU World Team Trophy, April 15-18, Osaka, Japan

[screech]

She collided with Lecavelier in the warmup in 2019, her second major injury that season and the one that seems to have thrown her off her game ever since, as up to that point she seemed to be well on the road to regaining form.

I just looked up her Wikipedia. fall of 2018- early 2020 was insane for injuries/illnesses for her.

• Just before the 2018 US International - fell and hit her head, didn't report it thinking she was fine
• After 2018 US International - pneumonia, strep throat, anxiety, depression, severe headache, and blurry vision – then collapsed and lost consciousness; a doctor attributed this to a concussion gained when she hit her head
• 2019 WTT - the collision happened during which she cracked 2 ribs, sustained another concussion, and required use of a cane due to injuring her knee
• Fall of 2019 tore 2 ligaments in her ankle and strained her Achilles tendon
• Before 2020 Canadians, contracted pneumonia

Here's hoping her string of bad luck has ended, and that she is able to get out there, have a blast, and skater her ass off. And stay healthy!

 

[Wyliefan]

I don't know why people don't take concussions more seriously. They can really mess you up. (Relatedly, did anyone catch that Hemingway documentary on PBS? The number of concussions he had was unreal! I had no idea.)

 

[ostile17]

Matteo Rizzo just posted via Instagram that he couldn't leave for Osaka as planned and he won't be part of Team Italy at the WTT. No reason has been given.

Hopefully this is not anything serious.

Since this seems pretty sudden, I wonder if Gabrilele Frangipani was able to leave for Japan as the alternate.

Matteo Rizzo on Instagram: "😢sad news Purtroppo oggi non sono partito come da programma per il WTT. Mi dispiace tantissimo confermare che non sarò presente a Osaka. Faccio il più grande in bocca al lupo a tutta la squadra Italiana e con ansia la segu

2,998 likes, 87 comments - matteorizzoo on April 11, 2021: "😢sad news Purtroppo oggi non sono partito come da programma per il WTT. Mi dispiace tantissimo confermare che non sarò presente a Osaka. Faccio il più grande in bocca al lupo a tutta la squadra Italiana e con ansia la seguirò da casa❤️...

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[tony]

Matteo Rizzo just posted via Instagram that he couldn't leave for Osaka as planned and he won't be part of Team Italy at the WTT. No reason has been given.

Hopefully this is not anything serious.

Since this seems pretty sudden, I wonder if Gabrilele Frangipani was able to leave for Japan as the alternate.

Matteo Rizzo on Instagram: "😢sad news Purtroppo oggi non sono partito come da programma per il WTT. Mi dispiace tantissimo confermare che non sarò presente a Osaka. Faccio il più grande in bocca al lupo a tutta la squadra Italiana e con ansia la segu

2,998 likes, 87 comments - matteorizzoo on April 11, 2021: "😢sad news Purtroppo oggi non sono partito come da programma per il WTT. Mi dispiace tantissimo confermare che non sarò presente a Osaka. Faccio il più grande in bocca al lupo a tutta la squadra Italiana e con ansia la seguirò da casa❤️...

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Frangipani cannot replace him, Italy gets 1 point in men automatically IIRC plus whatever Grassl does. There’s a 3 day period required by a Japanese government and no one going at this point would arrive with that amount of time.

 

[Karen-W]

Frangipani cannot replace him, Italy gets 1 point in men automatically IIRC plus whatever Grassl does. There’s a 3 day period required by a Japanese government and no one going at this point would arrive with that amount of time.

Well, according to Frangipani's IG, it sounds like the plan was for him to replace him but there "were setbacks" so Italy will only have one man.

 

[Orm Irian]

Matteo Rizzo just posted via Instagram that he couldn't leave for Osaka as planned and he won't be part of Team Italy at the WTT. No reason has been given.

I'm sorry to hear that; I hope he's neither ill nor injured.

 

[tony]

Well, according to Frangipani's IG, it sounds like the plan was for him to replace him but there "were setbacks" so Italy will only have one man.

Yeah, he wouldn't have had enough time after arrival to be monitored. The rest of team Italy is already there.

 

[seabm7]

https://isu.org/docman-documents-links/isu-files/event-documents/figure-skating-4/2020-21/championships-32/announcements-96/25721-isu-world-team-trophy-2021-health-regulations/file

So the organizers will provide Tokyo (both Narita and Haneda) to Osaka (Kansai) flight on arrivial and Kansai to Haneda flight for departure.

 

[Frau Muller]

https://isu.org/docman-documents-links/isu-files/event-documents/figure-skating-4/2020-21/championships-32/announcements-96/25721-isu-world-team-trophy-2021-health-regulations/file

So the organizers will provide Tokyo (both Narita and Haneda) to Osaka (Kansai) flight on arrivial and Kansai to Haneda flight for departure.

So Spectators will be in their own bubble & "cannot interact with athletes." Thus, cannot follow Hanyu all over the place or throw Pooh Bears onto the ice? Well that ruins it for a lot of the Fanyu Grandmas. Not fair!

 

[Karen-W]

So Spectators will be in their own bubble & "cannot interact with athletes." Thus, cannot follow Yanhu all over the place or throw Pooh Bears onto the ice? Well that ruins it for a lot of the Fanyu Grandmas. Not fair!

You know this is going to be the reason why he loses to Nathan, if he loses again, .

 

[Wyliefan]

Team Canada: https://www.instagram.com/p/CNmhyadpZKH/?igshid=1mf8nso1lg20d

 

[MsZem]

Hi from Team France.

 

[Sylvia]

Bradie Tennell will not have a coach with her in Osaka as Tom Z. explains here: https://www.instagram.com/p/CNkb1pOrBM4/

 

[Sylvia]

First practice done for Team USA: https://twitter.com/USFigureSkating/status/1381975228016910339

ETA that I didn't see this Nathan-focused WTT article (April 7) posted in this thread (link was posted originally in Nathan's fan thread):

With Third World Title Now on His Resume, Nathan Chen Turns Attention and Excitement to World Team Trophy - U.S. Figure Skating Fan Zone

Speaking less than 10 days after his latest monumental win, Nathan Chen couldn't quite put his finger on it, but he knew this one felt different.

usfigureskatingfanzone.com

2021 World Team Trophy U.S. broadcast schedule (live on Peacock Premium & delayed on NBCSN):

2021 World Team Trophy figure skating TV, live stream schedule

Nathan Chen and Yuzuru Hanyu compete one last time this season, but this time it's for their countries at World Team Trophy, live on Peacock Premium.

olympics.nbcsports.com

 

[sk8nlizard]

First practice done for Team USA: https://twitter.com/USFigureSkating/status/1381975228016910339

ETA that I didn't see this Nathan-focused WTT article (April 7) posted in this thread (link was posted originally in Nathan's fan thread):

With Third World Title Now on His Resume, Nathan Chen Turns Attention and Excitement to World Team Trophy - U.S. Figure Skating Fan Zone

Speaking less than 10 days after his latest monumental win, Nathan Chen couldn't quite put his finger on it, but he knew this one felt different.

usfigureskatingfanzone.com

2021 World Team Trophy U.S. broadcast schedule (live on Peacock Premium & delayed on NBCSN):

2021 World Team Trophy figure skating TV, live stream schedule

Nathan Chen and Yuzuru Hanyu compete one last time this season, but this time it's for their countries at World Team Trophy, live on Peacock Premium.

olympics.nbcsports.com

Thanks for the picture! Kind of weird the K/F aren’t in the picture, but maybe they had practice or something.

 

[Sylvia]

Thanks for the picture! Kind of weird the K/F aren’t in the picture, but maybe they had practice or something.

View from Alexa's hotel room in Osaka yesterday: https://www.instagram.com/p/CNlYs4XDmRZ/

ETA:

Official practices begin on Wednesday, April 14.

"Where to Watch ISU World Team Trophy 2021":

Where to Watch ISU World Team Trophy 2021 - International Skating Union

Viewers will be able to watch the ISU World Team Trophy 2021 either via their national broadcaster / channel and for countries where there are no broadcasters, the ISU will offer a live stream on the Skating ISU YouTube Channel.

www.isu.org

 

[Immortelle]

Nothing listed for SBS in Australia?

 

[victorskid]

Nothing listed for SBS in Australia?

If there is no broadcaster agreement (as in Canada), we get to watch the ISU YouTube stream

 

[Lilia A]

So glad I don't work early on Friday. I do work early on Thursday butI'm90%certainI'llstayupanyway

 

[Wyliefan]

I work early on Thursday AND Friday, very full days, in the office instead of at home. I'll just have to catch up as I can.

 

[Colonel Green]

Most of this is happening when I'll be asleep or every early in my working day. I'll probably be able to watch the first hour of the final events in each day, which begin around 6:30 AM my time. The rest will have to be catchup.

 

[MacMadame]

So glad I don't work early on Friday. I do work early on Thursday butI'm90%certainI'llstayupanyway

I have a standing 9am meeting on Friday. Not sure whose idea that was. Not mine.

 

[LeafOnTheWind]

I was trying to decide if I was going to get up at 2 am. Then I realized that it starts with the rhythm dance and ladies short. I will watch those live If I have one of my insomnia bouts, but I plan on starting live with the men. Much easier to manage.

 

[MacMadame]

For me, RD starts at 11pm and ends about when I go to bed. I may stay up and watch the Ladies SP anyway but I'll save the Mens SP for later in the day in between meetings.

 

[shutterbug]

Beautiful interior shot of the Maruzen Intec Arena: https://www.instagram.com/p/CNoBcmKpyzo/

 

[mjb52]

Wow, it's so beautiful. Wishing everybody great skates and a good time.

 

[Frau Muller]

This thing starts tonight, right? I mean...“Tonight” for those of us in the east coast of USA...need to set alarm for 2am. Going to bed early.

 

[BlueRidge]

This thing starts tonight, right? I mean...“Tonight” for those of us in the east coast of USA...need to set alarm for 2am. Going to bed early.

whoa, good luck! I used to be able to do that but not any more. I could get up but I'd just fall asleep as soon as I sat down to watch.

Will watch on replay!

 

[Frau Muller]

Russia One’s ad promoting its live coverage of WTT:

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[Orm Irian]

Matteo Rizzo just posted via Instagram that he couldn't leave for Osaka as planned and he won't be part of Team Italy at the WTT. No reason has been given.

Hopefully this is not anything serious.

Unsurprisingly, Rizzo has now posted to Instagram confirming that he has C-19 and is stuck at home self-isolating in his room. Hope it clears up quickly and with no complications for him!