On the 22nd, before the world championship of figure skating that starts in Sweden, official practice was held at the venue link, and Shoma Uno, who participates in the men's single, repeatedly jumped quadruple and confirmed the feel of ice.
The World Figure Skating Championships will be held for the first time in two years because last year's tournament was canceled due to the influence of the new coronavirus.
This year's tournament will be held in Stockholm, Sweden, with no spectators and will be eligible for the Beijing Olympics next year.
On the 22nd, official practice was held at the venue link, and among the Japanese athletes who participated in the men's singles, Yuzuru Hanyu, who won the Olympic Games in a row, did not appear, but Uno repeatedly faced the practice and made four rotations. In addition to jumping, I played free songs and checked the choreography to check the feel of the ice.
In the women's singles, Rika Kihira landed three-turn jumps one after another.
In addition, the Japan Skating Federation announced on the 22nd that a PCR test conducted on Japanese athletes who arrived at the site confirmed that all of them were negative.
The World Championships will start on the 24th, with short programs for women's singles on the 24th and men's singles on the 25th.
Uno "The first practice is the best point"
After practicing on the 22nd, the men's single, Shoma Uno, said, "I was able to practice after a period of isolation without getting on the ice for about two days after I entered the field. It took me a while to grab it. Not all of the jumps were in the usual way, but I had time to play and I think it was a good first practice. "
Regarding measures against infection with the new coronavirus, "There is a limit to the number of people who can get on the elevator, and athletes wear masks. As much as possible, try not to leave the room except when eating and move your body. I'm in the room all the time except when I go to the link with time. "
Kihira "Feeling of ice, my favorite feeling"
Rika Kihira, a women's single, commented on her practice on the 22nd, saying, "I was a little too tired from exercising at the gym the day before, but each jump wasn't too bad. I like the feel of the ice. I felt like it, so I think it would be great if I could bring it to the state where I could move the most in production. "
Regarding measures against infection with the new coronavirus, "At first, I couldn't get out of the room, so I thought it was quite difficult. After the PCR test gave a negative result, I put on gloves and a mask and went to the dining venue. I take a break by running lightly in a place like a terrace. I think I can concentrate on the game while being careful not to go to places with a lot of people. "
He added, "I feel a little lonely in a match with no spectators, but since there are no customers, I want to keep in mind the joy of standing on this stage while being aware of the match. Always supported by the voices of the fans. Because I am there, I want to be hopeful even through the screen, to have the courage to do my best even in the case of Corona, and to perform acting that can give back. "