Ice dance conversion statement Takahashi "I want to aim for the Olympics" September 30 16:20
Daisuke Takahashi, who expressed a shift from figure skating men's singles to ice dance, responded to the reporter's interview.
Takahashi, who won the bronze medal at the Vancouver Olympic men's single, announced that he would turn to ice dancing from next season and team up with Pyongchang Olympic representative, Yanaka Muramoto.
Takahashi and Muramoto responded to coverage of the press in Yokohama on the 30th. Among them, Takahashi said, “I originally loved ice dancing and wanted to do it someday. I asked Mr. Muramoto to decide that I would expand my skating values. I didn't do it all, but I thought it would be the only time to challenge it. "
And “All are different from singles and there is a fear of distance to the opponent, but you can taste the world view that can not be felt by one person. "I want to make it one," he said, aiming for the Beijing Olympics three years from now.
On the other hand, Mr. Muramoto said, “Takahashi is a long-time skater. There is a personality that no one can capture and express the song, and I thought it could be used for ice dancing. I think that it will get more attention by doing, and I want to do my best so that this competition can be further developed. "
The two will move to the US in January next year and work on a full-scale practice.